AMA Plans Service currently has more than 18,000 plans in its collection. In celebration of AMA Build Month, AMA Plans Service is offering a 20% discount for AMA members on all plans. The sale began September 15 and ends October 31, 2022. Start planning that winter build project today! For […]
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Warbirds Rule the Sky in Texas
AMA Social Media Manager Lee Ray was on-site for the 34th Annual B-17 and Big Bird Fly-In at Bomber Field, in Monaville, Texas this past weekend. Throughout the years, this event has drawn thousands of Scale modelers from across the country to commemorate all warbird-related things, including the venerable B-17 […]
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Coming Soon: 2023 Ballots and Renewals!
Voting ballots are on the way for AMA president, District I vice president, District V vice president, and District IX vice president. The ballots include a renewal notice for individuals with memberships expiring through January 31, 2023. Read campaign statements and choose your favorite candidate. Ballots must be postmarked by November 10, […]
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Get a Free Issue of RCM&E Magazine!
AMA has partnered with Radio Control Models & Electronics (RCM&E) magazine to offer members a free digital copy of the September issue. RCM&E has been the U.K.’s best-selling model aviation magazine for more than 60 years. RCM&E has brought its worldwide readership a broad selection of news, views, and kit reviews, alongside […]
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IPP Instructors – growing the hobby one student at a time
They have been called the unsung heroes of the hobby because they help it grow one student at a time. The AMA Introductory Pilot Program (IPP) wouldn’t be possible without the volunteer efforts of a dedicated few who share the passion of the hobby with those new to model aviation, […]
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Why should our local group charter with AMA?
In the mid-1960s, AMA established a program that gave local AMA members the opportunity to join together as a group, enjoy camaraderie, exchange modeling tips and tricks, and secure the use of flying sites. This was structured under the concept of organized groups, which are identified as AMA chartered clubs. […]
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National Model Aviation Day – It’s a Wrap for 2022!
Many clubs participated in the 10th annual National Model Aviation Day, celebrating the hobby and in many cases raising funds for local charities and benefiting the AMA Foundation. National Model Aviation Day was created to encourage clubs to celebrate the hobby and share it with the public. Check out how […]
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US Team Takes Home the Gold
UPDATED: 8-17-2022 The US Team for FAI F3J (RC Thermal Duration Junior and Senior) took home gold and silver at the World Championships for Model Gliders, held July 31-August 5 in Levice, Slovakia. This was one of the most experienced US teams in recent years, according to one of the […]
Continue reading“WAMS” – Western Area Modeling Society
On this episode of “Traveling with Lee”, I take you to Granbury, Texas to visit the new club field for “WAMS” – Western Area Modeling Society (formerly Weatherford Aero Modeling Society).https://www.facebook.com/groups/388811939439626/ The Weatherford club lost their field around 3 years ago. Since then, the club President had been looking for […]
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UPDATED 8/8/2022 The following article by AMA CFO Keith Sessions will appear in the September 2022 Model Aviation. DURING THE June 2022 AMA Executive Council (EC) meeting, the board approved a dues increase. This decision is never taken lightly. Increasing dues is done after we have explored other options, including […]
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