As the cost of printing and postage continues to rise, AMA seeks to protect the value of your membership dues while continuing to support the programs and services you care about the most. One of the simplest and most impactful ways you can help is by choosing to receive Model […]
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Thank you to our IAC summer hosts
The AMA would like to thank our summer hosts, Thomas Jetzer & Fabienne Patricia Schenk, for spending their summer volunteering at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC). If you participated in Nats, you would have seen them cleaning up flying sites, painting signs, and helping whenever possible. This was their second […]
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2025 AMA Nats Concludes
Another AMA Nats, presented by Du-Bro, is in the books! The Nats concluded August 22 with RC Aerobatics. Look for more information in NatsNews. “As we celebrate and conclude the 99th anniversary of the AMA Nationals, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the competitors, sponsors, and supporters who […]
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2025 National Model Aviation Day Celebrations
Hundreds of AMA clubs celebrated National Model Aviation Day (NMAD) on August 16, filling the skies with model aircraft and introducing the enjoyment of the hobby and sport across communities in the US. Here are a few of their stories and photos. Iowa City Aerohawks The Iowa City Aerohawks, charter […]
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Team USA Takes Individual and Team Gold in F3A World Championship
Andrew Jesky captured the top Individual trophy for the Fédération Aéronautique International (FAI) F3A World Championship for Aerobatic Model Aircraft, while Team USA placed in first. Japan came in second, and Austria in third place. Congratulations to all of the winners! Look for complete coverage in an upcoming issue of […]
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AMA Participates in Carl Hopkins Youth Aviation Expo
The AMA Model Aviation Experience simulation trailer, powered by Wing, was a big attraction at the fifth annual Carl Hopkins Youth Aviation Expo, held on August 8-9 in Bridgeport, West Virginia. More than 200 attendees got an opportunity to “try the sticks.” A local TV station was on hand to […]
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AMA Clubs Celebrate National Model Aviation Day
Did you know that AMA has designated August as Model Aviation Month? As a part of that celebration, Saturday, August 16, was National Model Aviation Day (NMAD). If your club participated, consider submitting photos, captions, and videos to share in a future issue of this newsletter and on AMA’s social […]
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