DID YOU KNOW that you can receive a one-year AMA membership credit when you recruit three new AMA members? This is a great way to gain more flying friends and extend your membership. You can even earn more than one free year! To qualify, the new members must provide your […]
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Pat Hartness Honored by AMA at Joe Nall
Triple Tree Aerodrome founder Pat Hartness was presented the AMA Fellowship Award at Joe Nall 2024. Tim Jesky, former District VII Vice President, is shown presenting the award on behalf of the AMA Executive Council. Hartness’s work to incorporate this event into Triple Tree’s aviation legacy is known by many. […]
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June Is National Safety Month
Safety has been part of AMA since the organization’s founding in 1936. AMA’s Safety Programming remains at the forefront for model aviation activities of all types, from Free Flight to drones. In 1996, the National Safety Council, a public service organization and fellow nonprofit, established June as National Safety Month. […]
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RC Eagles Keep Passions and (Most) Model Planes Aloft
By Spencer MorganFounder and Chief Community Officer at Grouper, Linkedin On a recent Wednesday afternoon at Suhaka Field, Loren Anderson craned his neck skyward as the vintage biplane he had built from scratch – including cutting its balsa wood parts – soared through a clear blue Colorado sky. His friend […]
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AMA Partners With Ball State University
A team of Ball State University (BSU) graduate students recently partnered with AMA to provide several multimedia projects. These projects covered subjects including the AMA National Fun Fly (June 28-30), the National Model Aviation Museum, principles of flight, and the AMA International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana. The students […]
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FAI E-Drone Racing World Cup is launched!
The FAI recently released the following press release: Lausanne, Switzerland, 24 April 2024 – Unleash your drone racing skills and join the new e-sport challenge against other pilots from around the world without having to leave your favourite gaming chair: the very first FAI E-Drone Racing World Cup is here! FAI […]
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Solar Eclipse Draws a Crowd at AMA’s IAC
More than 1,000 spectators descended on the AMA International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) on April 8 to witness the Total Solar Eclipse in Muncie, Indiana. The IAC was designated an official viewing location and worked with the city of Muncie to provide an experience like no other in recent memory. Dozens […]
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Team USA Takes First Place at World Championships
The flying is finished and Team USA’s, Senior category has taken first place at the FAI F1D World Championships for Indoor Model Aircraft in Slănic, Romania! The Junior team finished second. Individually, Kang Lee placed first in the Senior category, Daniel Guo finished on top in the Junior category, and […]
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Toledo Swap Meet & Expo
We are excited to be a part of the Toledo RC Swap Meet, brought to you in part by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). You don’t want to miss the RC Swap Shop, RC Industry Exhibitors, attendee giveaways, and much more! Please be sure to stop by Jefferson Conference […]
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The Multiplex Fun Cub Story
The following was submitted by David Ronningen: It was a combination of trust on behalf of an Arizona resident and a huge coincidence that enabled a determined seller and a willing Colorado buyer to close a long-distance sale. Terry Hauger, an Oro Valley, Arizona, resident was put in contact with […]
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