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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NFFS Partners with Science Olympiad
The National Free Flight Society (NFFS) has teamed with Science Olympiad to sponsor and support the Indoor Flying Events. Founded in 1984, Science Olympiad is a scholastic competition encompassing a broad range of science disciplines. Students compete in a range of events including test-only, laboratory, and prebuilt events. Recently, AMA […]
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Attention all AMA Snowbirds!
“Where’s my magazine?” That’s probably one of our most frequently asked questions at AMA HQ. For those with more than one address, please read on! Seasonal residents: Unless you enroll in the United States Post Service’s (USPS) Premium Forwarding Service or temporarily change your address for up to 6 months, […]
Continue readingFive AMA members were selected for the Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award
Five AMA members were selected for the Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award at the October 15, 2022, Executive Council meeting in Muncie, Indiana. Pending notification of the recipients, they will be recognized in a future issue of AMA This Week. This prestigious award, created and named for one of […]
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AMA Wraps Up Build Month With a Spooky Twist!
AMA’s celebration of model aircraft building doesn’t have to end October 31. Purchase plans for your next project by that date and get 20% off, so you are all set for your winter build project. If you are looking to aviation history for inspiration, look no further than AMA member, […]
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2023 AMA Nats Schedule Approved
Your organization will celebrate the National Aeromodeling Championships’ 100th anniversary in 2023. Look for more information about this milestone event in the weeks and months ahead. It’s going to be an AMA party, and whether you have participated in the past or have it on your bucket list, all are […]
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It’s AMA Build Month!
If it’s October, that means it’s AMA Build Month, a celebration of building model aircraft that fly. It’s what has inspired so many of our members to not only enjoy the recreational aspects of the hobby but has also led to lifetime learning and careers. Perhaps AMA Model Aviation Hall […]
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