Author: Ben Flesher

Flying models is a safe activity but sometimes accidents can happen involving people or property. Enjoy peace of mind flying knowing you’re covered with liability, medical, fire, and theft insurance (secondary to homeowner’s insurance). This insurance is an outstanding member benefit that would cost you $1,000 or more to purchase […]

Former AMA President Dave Brown Passes

Membership

November 1, 2023November 6, 2023 Ben Flesher 6 comments

It is with great sadness that we report that former AMA President Dave Brown has passed away. More information will be provided in AMA This Week and other media channels soon. Read an excerpt from Dave’s autobiography below. Just a few weeks after that I was drafted and ultimately enlisted […]

Halloween Builds

Build Month

October 30, 2023October 31, 2023 Ben Flesher 1 comment

In the spirit of Halloween, check out some “spooky” builds submitted from members. Big Eyes At this year’s NEAT Fair in September we had a Halloween theme for the Wednesday night of the show. A bunch of us decided to build Halloween planes. This is my scratch-built “Big Eyes” flying […]

Texas Roundup!

events

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 Ben Flesher No comments

Indoor flying is alive and well in the Lone Star State! National Free Flight Society (NFFS) president David Lindley filed this report from a recent event in Texas. From NFFS President David Lindley: It has been a few years since the Indoor Free Flight community has had a large contest […]

Ingenuity Team Wins Prestigious Award

Awards

October 13, 2023October 16, 2023 Ben Flesher No comments

This press release was provided to AMA by the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Dayton, OH September 28, 2023 – The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is proud to announce that the prestigious Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award was presented to NASA’s Mars Helicopter Team in recognition of […]

Team USA Places Second in World Drone Racing Championship

October 13, 2023October 26, 2023 Ben Flesher

This press release was provided to AMA by the Federation Aeronautique International (FAI). Namwon, Korea, 10 October 2023 – The 2023 FAI World Drone Racing Championship (WDRC) came to a close yesterday after four days of thrilling competition in Namwon, Korea. This prestigious competition brought together the 115 world’s top […]

New CIAM Award Honors Ten Americans

October 2, 2023October 27, 2023 Ben Flesher No comments

The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) recently announced a new award, the CIAM Legends Medal to honor pilots who have won the title of FAI World Champion in any aeromodeling or spacemodeling competition three times. Ten Americans will be honored October 26-27, 2023, at the FAI General Conference’s opening ceremony in […]

AMA Is Seeking a CFO

Executive Council

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Ben Flesher

By Rich Hanson, AMA President | richh@modelaircraft.org THERE ARE MANY WAYS to support the mission of AMA, to include the giving of your time, talent, and treasure. Our members support AMA’s mission through their membership dues and donations to our charitable programs. Many people volunteer their time at events or […]

CIAM Legends Medal Introduced

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Ben Flesher No comments

The Fédération Aéronautique International (FAI) recently announced a new medal to honor the pilots who have won the title of FAI World Champion in any aeromodeling or spacemodeling competition three times. From a recent FAI news release: “The CIAM Legends Medal, established by the FAI Aeromodeling Commission (CIAM) in 2022, […]

World Championships Wrap-Up

August 29, 2023August 30, 2023 Ben Flesher No comments

Three US teams recently traveled overseas to compete in world championships. The FAI F3A World Championship for Aerobatic Model Aircraft in Australia saw Team USA take home the gold medal. Individually, Andrew Jesky placed second and Jason Shulman was third. The FAI F1ABC World Championships took place in France; National […]