The city of Suffolk, Virginia, has a population of just over 100,000 people and is on the outskirts of larger communities in the area. While still growing, there is a need in the community to support families during the holiday season. In steps the Salvation Army. While larger areas of […]
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AMA Take off And Grow (TAG) Grant applications are now open
Developed to encourage our members and clubs to promote aeromodeling as a positive recreational activity to those in their communities, TAG was the first of several programs implemented by AMA in 2007. Intended to welcome the general public to aeromodeling, TAG provides a one-day extensive introduction of model aviation with […]
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HeliStorm 2025 Fills Scholarship Fund in One Month
The largest scale RC helicopter event in North America looks to expand awareness in model and full scale aviation The following news release was provided by AMA member Michael Kranitz, founder of HeliStorm 2025. Littleton, CO — HeliStorm 2025, a 501(c)(3) based in the Denver metro area, is pleased to […]
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World Championships for Electric Gliders to Start Next Week
The 2024 F5B world championships will take place November 6-15, hosted by Southwest Soaring Society (SWSS) in Maricopa, Arizona. According to club President Ken Becker, more than 8 countries are expected to participate. Ken describes it as a “high-speed event” and notes, “we’re anticipating great weather here in the desert.” […]
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New AMA Interim Executive Director Named
Dear AMA Members, We would like to inform you that AMA Executive Director, Chad Budreau, will be departing from his role, effective December 8, 2024, to pursue new opportunities. We want to express our gratitude for Chad’s 15 years of service and dedication to the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Chad […]
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2024 FAI World Championship for Slope Soaring Model Aircraft takes flight Sunday
Press Release from Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Limoux, France, 2 October 2024 – Excitement builds as competitors from around the globe converge in Limoux, near Toulouse in southern France, for the upcoming 2024 FAI World Championship for Slope Soaring Model Aircraft. This event, scheduled to take place from 6 to […]
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What is the AMA Foundation?
As the fundraising arm of AMA, the Foundation strives to advance the education of individuals and groups interested in model aviation through programs, scholarships, and outreach initiatives. The AMA Foundation was founded in 2013 with a mission of supporting AMA’s goals of promoting the safe operation of model aircraft, fostering innovation […]
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2025 Ballots and Renewals
Voting ballots were recently sent for vice presidents in District II, District IV, District VI, District VIII, and District X. The ballots included a renewal notice for individuals in these districts whose memberships expire on or before January 31, 2025. You can read campaign statements at www.modelaircraft.org/2024campaign or on Page […]
Continue readingImportant AMA Foundation Updates
The opening date for the Take off And Grow (TAG) grant program has been delayed. Please note that this only affects applying for the TAG program and no other grant or scholarship programs, which will still open October 1, 2024, as planned. A new opening date for the TAG program […]
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AMA 2024 Elections and Renewal Notices
Voting ballots will be sent in the coming weeks for District II vice president (VP), District IV VP, District VI VP, District VIII VP, and District X VP. The ballots will include a renewal notice for individuals in these districts whose memberships expire on or before January 31, 2025. You […]
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