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. […]
Continue readingNational 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 […]
Continue readingUS 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 […]
Continue readingRenew Under the Current Rates
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 […]
Continue readingUASidekick Server Maintenance
UASidekick is working on its server. During this time, new AMA registrations in the UASidekick app will not be accepted. Current registrants will not experience any interruption in service and can continue to use the application and web portal as normal. The work that is being done will complete service […]
Continue readingIAC Runway closed for improvements
Runway Closed for Improvements One of the runways at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana, is currently closed for improvements. The runway at Site 4 is closed to all activities until spring 2022. The ground is being leveled and new grass seed is being applied. All of […]
Continue reading2018 AMA Election Results
Below are the results of this year’s AMA election. Executive Vice President Randy Cameron 9,807 Lawrence Tougas 5,962 Others 70 District III Vice President Mark Radcliff 1,471 Others 27 District VII Vice President Tim Jesky 1,539 Others 16 District XI Vice President Bryan Wood 1,118 Others 5
Continue readingAMA Announces Commercial Drone Insurance Exclusively for AMA Members
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is now serving the commercial drone community and pilots by offering membership benefits for those who fly for business. Now AMA members can purchase commercial drone insurance at a special low rate. “For more than 40 years, AMA has provided its members with liability insurance […]
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