By Marc Guerra, AMA Chief Financial Officer | amacfo@modelaircraft.org There continue to be good financial management improvements at AMA Headquarters. We completed a successful independent financial audit where we received an unqualified opinion for our 2023 financial statements. All good audits include recommendations for improving internal accounting controls. As we […]
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Charter Club Renewal Season Approaching!
This is a reminder that we will begin mailing the 2025 club charter renewal packets in January. If there have been any changes in your club’s officers, please ensure that the updated information is submitted via email or online at the AMA Club Management Portal. This portal can also be […]
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Battery Care and Safety
By Gwen Mathis, AMA Education Development Coordinator | gwenm@modelaircraft.org As seen in the December 2024 issue of Model Aviation. IF YOU LIVE in a place that gets cold during the winter, you probably know how dangerous low temperatures can be for your batteries. If you’ve never noticed this before, pay […]
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By Randy Cameron, AMA Executive Vice President | flyrc@modelaircraft.org As seen in the December 2024 issue of Model Aviation. As I write this, the temperatures are starting to drop as we are getting closer to the holidays and build season. Hopefully, Santa will be good to you all and provide […]
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2024 AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees
The AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame has recognized AMA members for their outstanding contributions to the hobby of model aviation since 1969. Every year, various AMA members are nominated by their family and friends. These nominees are evaluated by AMA on their developmental and administrative accomplishments, volunteering efforts, and […]
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Toys for Tots Fun-Fly
The city of Suffolk, Virginia, has a population of just over 100,000 people and is on the outskirts of larger communities in the area. While still growing, there is a need in the community to support families during the holiday season. In steps the Salvation Army. While larger areas of […]
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AMA Take off And Grow (TAG) Grant applications are now open
Developed to encourage our members and clubs to promote aeromodeling as a positive recreational activity to those in their communities, TAG was the first of several programs implemented by AMA in 2007. Intended to welcome the general public to aeromodeling, TAG provides a one-day extensive introduction of model aviation with […]
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HeliStorm 2025 Fills Scholarship Fund in One Month
The largest scale RC helicopter event in North America looks to expand awareness in model and full scale aviation The following news release was provided by AMA member Michael Kranitz, founder of HeliStorm 2025. Littleton, CO — HeliStorm 2025, a 501(c)(3) based in the Denver metro area, is pleased to […]
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World Championships for Electric Gliders to Start Next Week
The 2024 F5B world championships will take place November 6-15, hosted by Southwest Soaring Society (SWSS) in Maricopa, Arizona. According to club President Ken Becker, more than 8 countries are expected to participate. Ken describes it as a “high-speed event” and notes, “we’re anticipating great weather here in the desert.” […]
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New AMA Interim Executive Director Named
Dear AMA Members, We would like to inform you that AMA Executive Director, Chad Budreau, will be departing from his role, effective December 8, 2024, to pursue new opportunities. We want to express our gratitude for Chad’s 15 years of service and dedication to the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Chad […]
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