The Academy offers guidance regarding the legality and licensing requirements pertaining to flying FPV. Please read this statement to ensure that you are abiding by FCC policies. FPV operations are covered by AMA’s liability insurance, but there are some restrictions. https://www.modelaircraft.org/files/FPVFCC.pdf If you have further questions please contact: competition@modelaircraft.org
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Concrete plane takes flight, makes history
RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students have made aeronautical history with their concrete airplane recently taking flight.The flight was quick and wobbly with the landing equally erratic, but it was enough for the record books. The 18-pound plane held its own during a crash […]
Continue readingPlease take our AMA member survey by April 12
We are implementing several research surveys during the next few months to help us serve you with new or improved services and membership value. Not only is the survey available here for you to complete, it was emailed to specific members representing criteria such as their length of membership. If […]
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AMA Ambassador Hoot Gibson Elected to National Aviation Hall of Fame
(Dayton, Ohio – Dec. 17, 2012) Tonight the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) Board of Trustees revealed the names of four individuals who have been elected for enshrinement at its annual formal ceremony that will be held in October of 2013. The four will be joining the roster of […]
Continue readingAMA revising FPV policy
AMA Advanced Flight Systems Committee This Committee is charged with analyzing advanced model aircraft flight systems and developing operational procedures to enable AMA members to utilize these systems. For up-dates of AMA policies for utilizing new aeromodeling technologies visit this Blog. NEW AMA Policies for FPV, Failsafe, Stabilization and Autopilot […]
Continue readingModel plane hobbyists navigate through history
By: Rick Musselman/Sports editor Published: July 12, 2012 The Belvoir Eagle Two military officers, with a passion for aviation history, spend much of their free time building and flying radio controlled planes modeled after some of the most famous planes to take to the skies during America’s wars. Read more […]
Continue readingLunchtime Surprise
Nats is in full swing here at AMA Headquarters, and we work hard to provide competitors with options for food when out on site. But sometimes things don’t go as planned… Today Mark Carter, of Carter’s Nearly World Famous Hot Dogs reported to Site 1 only to find the competition […]
Continue readingThe growing world of first person view model aviation
From Dave Mathewson’s Upcoming Model Aviation Column First person view (FPV) flight involves flying a radio-controlled aircraft while viewing the flight through a set of goggles or with a monitor that simulates the pilot’s view as if he or she were sitting in the cockpit. It’s hard to describe FPV […]
Continue readingPreview of the NFFS eDigest is now available online
Hello Fellow Model Aviation Enthusiast, Great news! The National Free Flight Society’s Free Flight Digest is now available in full-color, “e” (digital) downloadable format. The NFFS Digest is your source for free flight news, information, plans and more. Free flight, FAI, scale, sport, information and contest reports are now available […]
Continue readingAMA President’s Statement on FPV Flight
Recreational FPV aeromodeling is a rapidly growing activity in the United States. For many, it’s an exciting experience. FPV flight involves flying a radio-controlled aircraft while viewing the flight through a set of goggles or with a monitor that simulates the pilot’s view as if he or she were sitting in the cockpit.
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