From a young age, Katie Bosman was enticed by flight. Perhaps it came from her parents’ love of birds, and the art pieces they put together to capture the essence of their flight. Her fascination with flying continued after her first model aviation club exposed her to the facets […]
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AMA Club of the Month – April 2021
The Longmont Electric Aircraft Flyers of Longmont, Colorado was founded in 2003 by hobbyists in the community wanting a safe and legal place to fly. By leasing several acres of land from the city, LEAF opened its doors and have been growing ever since. With more than 100 members, LEAF is […]
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AMA Podcast Ep. 72 The Omahawks March Club of the Month
First established in 1953, The Omahawks is the largest RC club in the greater Omaha metropolitan area. Their home is Hawk Field, a premier flying site located at Standing Bear Lake Park, and it features a 500 x 40 foot paved runway surrounded by both grass and pavement pit areas, […]
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AMA volunteer opportunities: Let your leadership shine!
Have you ever considered the rewards of volunteering your time to help the Academy of Model Aeronautics move forward? Do you know of someone with strong leadership abilities and a desire to serve so that the next generation of aeromodelers can continue to enjoy this great hobby? If so, consider […]
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AMA Podcast Ep 71 – MultiGP COO Tim Barnhart
This week, Matt talks with the newly named Chief Operating Officer of MultiGP, Tim Barnhart. Tim talks about his path through aeromodeling, including flying helicopters, becoming an AMA leader member, and discovering the awe of FPV drone racing. This episode of the AMA Podcast is presented by Aquiline Drones! Fly […]
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Women in the history of Aeromodeling
In celebration of Women in History month we take a look back at a few examples of women in the history of Aeromodeling. THE FIRST AEROMODELING CLUB IN THE US Junior Aero Club of the United States (later “of America”), founded by Miss. E. Lillian Todd (circa 1907) READ MORE MODEL AVIATION […]
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AMA Podcast Ep 70 – Sean Elliott: EAA’s VP of Advocacy and Safety
In this episode, EAA’s VP of Advocacy and Safety, Sean Elliott, stops by to talk about how the EAA and the AMA have worked so closely over the years to advocate for their respective memberships. Tyler Dobbs, AMA’s Government Affairs Director, also joins the conversation. This episode of the AMA […]
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AMA Club of the Month – March 2021
First established in 1953, The Omahawks is the largest RC club in the greater Omaha metropolitan area. Their home is Hawk Field, a premier flying site located at Standing Bear Lake Park, and it features a 500 x 40 foot paved runway surrounded by both grass and pavement pit areas, […]
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FRIENDS & FELLOWSHIP Have you discovered how much more there is to your membership in the world’s largest model aviation organization, beyond building and flying model airplanes? No doubt, many members count lifelong friendships formed and cultivated, as well as reap the benefits of belonging to a community built around […]
Continue readingImportant Update: Potential Holiday Shipping Delays
AMA continues to ship magazines, membership cards, and merchandise in a timely manner, but members might experience delays from postal services struggling to keep up with holiday demands. Due to the unprecedented volume of direct mail and packages this holiday season, our members might experience delays in receiving items from […]
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