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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From Nats to NASA
On October 9, AMA Life Member, NASA engineer, and former Nats champion Susan Weisenbach Johnson visited the National Model Aviation Museum here in Muncie, Indiana. During her visit, Susan donated several trophies to the museum, including the Arlene Davis Award from the National Junior Air Races. She also sat down […]
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Members Share Their Build Projects
Passionate about building model aircraft? October is AMA’s Build Month. Two weeks ago, we asked members to share their build projects with us. See what some of our members hope to build or are currently building! It’s what I am building now.. From Plans… 104″ wingspan Sea Fury know as […]
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Remembering Hazel Sig-Hester: A Pioneer of Flight and Model Aviation
Statement from the Academy of Model Aeronautics on the Passing of Hazel Sig-Hester The Academy of Model Aeronautics extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Hazel Sig-Hester, who recently passed away. Hazel was a cherished member of the aviation and model aviation communities and was a key […]
Continue readingZap Glue – 2 Part Epoxy
Sponsored Content When you need adhesive strength that delivers fast without compromising toughness, Z-Poxy 15 Minute glue is your go-to two-part epoxy. With a clear formula that sets in about 15 minutes, it gives you enough time to align parts while still locking down a bond strong enough to resist […]
Continue readingFoam Building Without the Fear: Zap-O Foam Safe CA
Sponsored Content If you love building and repairing foam models, you need an adhesive that’s tough on bonds but gentle on your foam. Zap-O Foam Safe CA is specially formulated for foam, so you get secure, fast-setting bonds without melting or damaging delicate foam structures. It’s perfect for EPP, EPO, […]
Continue readingSpeed Up Your Builds With Zap Zip Kicker!
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Continue readingSlow‑Zap CA for Model Airplane Builders
Sponsored Content Building a beautifully smooth, durable RC model airplane requires glue that works with you—not against you. Slow‑Zap CA (Thick – Yellow) by Zap: the precision super‑thick cyanoacrylate designed specifically for model airplane assembly. Here’s why Slow‑Zap is a must-have in your modelers’ toolbox: This high‑viscosity, gap‑filling formula for […]
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