AMA Social Media Manager Lee Ray was on the scene at Jets Over DeLand earlier this month. More than 60 pilots were registered flying a variety of turbine and electric ducted-fan model aircraft. The weather was great for the three-day event and visitors coming to watch the air show were treated to […]
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Nov. 2024 Model Aviation Live with Jay Smith
This episode of Model Aviation LIVE with Jay Smith, the Executive Editor of Model Aviation magazine, offers an intriguing glimpse into the vibrant world of model aviation. From personal visits to renowned hobby manufacturers to insightful discussions on iconic model aircraft, this episode brimmed with passion for the hobby and […]
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Getting Youth Involved // The Greater Cincinnati RC Club Jet Stars
The original group started with three kids, Allan, Camden, and Teddy, who initiated the Jet Stars, a youth-focused model aviation club. They envisioned a community that combined elements of a boy scout troop with model aviation, which has since flourished due to the support from the Greater Cincinnati Radio Control […]
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AMA Air // Live from Jets Over Deland
Exciting Highlights from AMA Air – Jets, Youth Programs, and World Championships The latest episode of AMA Air, broadcasted live from DeLand, Florida, was a celebration of the diversity and excitement within the model aviation community. From breathtaking jet displays to youth engagement initiatives and international competitions, this episode showcased […]
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Model Aviation at Chuck Yeager Aviation Day
Chuck Yeager Aviation Day took place on September 28th, 2024, at Jackson County Airport in Millwood, WV. Jackson County Airport is home to the General Chuck Yeager EAA Chapter 1336. The EAA Chapter provided breakfast and were scheduled to give young eagle rides for the youth in attendance. The Young […]
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Introducing Model Aviation at Purdue Aviation Day
Several AMA staff members were on-hand to introduce the attendees of Purdue Aviation Day to model aviation! One of the ways to get people started with model aviation is to provide some time on the sticks with an RC flight simulator. Our newly refurbished experience includes five flight simulator stations […]
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Air Power over the IAC – Highlights
The aircraft at this event are modeled from the full scale equivalent. Typically, these aircraft have an 80 inch wingspan or larger! They are replicas of military and classic aircraft from the period of 1914 to the present day. The pilots at this event will be some of the most […]
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Model Aviation at EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA’s Airventure Oshkosh, July 24-30, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, will be celebrating its 70th year in 2023. The event is known as the largest annual gathering of aircraft and aviation enthusiasts in the world with more than 600,000 people in attendance. AMA volunteers and staff will be on hand at […]
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Horizon Hobby RC Fest: An Everything-RC Experience
The 2023 Horizon RC Fest was held June 9 and 10 at Eli Field in Monticello, Illinois. The AMA Flight Simulator Experience was on hand to provide the attendees with some stick time on the RealFlight® Simulators. Eli Field is Horizon Hobby’s field, home to designing and developing RC products. […]
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AMA Chartered Clubs Serve as Community Connectors
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Chartered Club program started in the mid-1960s to create safe locations, flying fields, to help establish places to gather to enjoy the wonderful world of model aviation. The AMA Chartered Club program today charters more than 2,000 clubs in the US. The club flying […]
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