Known by most members as simply the “Nats,” this year’s event, spanning June 19 to July 31, brings with it a historical note—it is the 100th anniversary of the first Nats. Look for new and exciting announcements about this year’s event, beginning with Indoor Free Flight, set to kick off […]
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AMA Members Eligible for Discount at RCX
AMA members can save on tickets to RCX, March 18-19, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. This year, six AMA clubs will be participating, including Orange Coast RC Club; San Gabriel Valley RC League, Inc.; San Fernando Valley RC Flyers, Inc.; Harbor Soaring Society, “Our” Model Aviation Club; and Torrey […]
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AMA’s IAC to Host Helicopter World Championships
The International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie IN will host the 2023 FAI F3CN World Championships for Model Helicopters, August 2-9. This is an opportunity for teams from around the globe to demonstrate their competitive spirits at the highest level. The US is expected to field a team in this […]
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Making Your Membership Dollars Go Further
Thank you for being a member of the world’s largest model aviation organization! Here are some tips on how to save on your AMA membership! Sign 3, Fly Free You can receive a one-year AMA membership credit when you recruit three new AMA members. All three new memberships must be […]
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I Fly AMA Video Series
Do you know someone new to AMA? Maybe your club has recently welcomed a new batch of members. AMA introduces a new series of short videos perfect for individuals new to AMA and model aviation. Less than 2 minutes each, the five videos can be shared on social media or […]
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FRIA Update from AMA
We’ve received many questions regarding FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) applications and wanted to bring you the latest information. What is a FRIA? An FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) allows our members to fly their radio control model aircraft, as they always have, without the need for Remote ID broadcast equipment. While […]
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2023 Club Charter Renewals
The 2023 club charter renewal information has been mailed to designated club contact officers and the mailing should have been received by now. Your current club charter, and any applicable insurance certificates for property owners, will not expire until March 31, 2023. As you know, you now have the option […]
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AMA Members Receive a Discount for Sun ’n Fun 2023
The 2023 Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo will take place March 28-April 2, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida. AMA has partnered with Sun ’n Fun to offer discounted tickets to AMA members. This discount provides AMA members $5 off a daily ticket purchase and $30 off a weekly ticket purchase. To […]
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Winter Flying
Thanks to those who contributed to our call for New Year’s Day “frozen fingers fun fly” stories. More than three dozen clubs and members submitted stories and photos. 25th annual Frozen Finger Fun Fly at the Beresford (SD) Field. We had ten area pilots attend, fly and eat chili. It […]
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AMA Salutes Our Veterans!
With roots in both world wars, Veterans Day has evolved into a “celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good,” according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We salute all of our veterans, members who have […]
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