The AMA is saddened to share the news that Tim Jesky (AJ Aircraft) passed away on January 15th. Tim was a wonderful ambassador for the AMA and our hobby, and above all, a truly kind and generous person. Tim served as AMA District VII Vice President, was a member of […]
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THE 2026 FAI F4 Scale Team Has Been Selected
Team USA will be traveling to Buckminster, United Kingdom, in July 2026 to participate in the FAI F4 Scale World Championships. Following a successful performance at the 2024 FAI F4 Scale World Championships in Romania, the team is eager to return to the international stage. For the 2026 event, we […]
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Large Model Aircraft and Gas Turbine Programs
During its meeting on October 25, 2025, the Executive Council approved a modest adjustment to the processing fees for Large Model Airplane/Helicopter permits and turbine waiver applications. We understand that any increase in cost is unwelcome, and the decision was made only after extensive discussion and careful consideration. Inflation and […]
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A Message From Your AMA President
I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year as we enter 2026. As your newly elected AMA President, here is a brief bit about myself. I have been modeling since my childhood, everything from rubber-powered Free Flight to Control Line and all types of RC. All of these are […]
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How a Technology to Send Rockets Into Space Could Be the Future of Decarbonized Air Transport
Sponsored Content CO2 emissions dangerously impact the equilibrium of our home planet. When the problem becomes significant, everybody wants to help their children to have a brighter future. A team of rocket scientists worked for decades with agencies, such as NASA, as well as space ventures and research laboratories, to […]
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2026 AMA Election Results
Academy of Model Aeronautics 2026 Executive Council election results are below. AMA President Total Votes Greg Stoneemail: AMAdistrictX@modelaircraft.org 2311 Randy Cameronemail: flyrc@modelaircraft.org 2266 Eric Williamsemail: AMAvpD2@gmail.com 1888 Other 30 District I Total Votes Andy Argenioemail: amadistricti@modelaircraft.org 372 Other 2 District V Total Votes Andrew Griffithemail: amadistrictv@modelaircraft.org 825 Other 26 District […]
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Take Advantage of Great Holiday Discounts From Your Favorite Hobby Companies!
By Clarissa Poston, AMA Foundation Chief Communications Officer | clarissap@modelaircraft.org TO SHOW our appreciation and to add to holiday celebrations, the AMA Foundation sends all AMA members an email each year full of great discount codes from prominent hobby companies. This year is no exception! On December 3, 2025, the […]
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Key Steps to Strengthen Your AMA Club
Discover the many ways AMA supports clubs and its members. Check out these great benefits available to help your AMA chartered club thrive! Explore AMA Grants Flying Site Improvement Grants — Applications now open for 2026. Take Off And Grow (TAG) program — Applications now open for 2026. Disaster Relief Grants — Receive […]
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Zap Glue – Finishing Resin
Sponsored Content Bring out the best in your builds with Z-Poxy Finishing Resin, a premium two-part epoxy engineered for strength, versatility, and beauty. With very low odor, a generous 30-minute working time, and full cure in just 24 hours, Z-Poxy offers a non-brittle, sandable finish that accepts primers and paints […]
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2025 “Scary” Builds!
Here is a Halloween video that I made about 12 years ago with my flying Ghost Quad and Killer Clown Quad. It is in the style of a trailer for a cheesy B-rate horror movie trailer. Enjoy! Lucien Miller President & CEO Innov8tive Designs Flying Halloween Witch. She flies great!!. […]
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