Chad reveals December’s Club of the Month selection in this video, and some great things they are doing to grow the hobby. Congrats to the Southern Tier Aero Radio Society (STARS) for becoming the new club of the month! If you want to check out their Facebook page where they […]
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AMA member, decorated colonel passes away
AMA was saddened to learn of the November 25 passing of longtime AMA member and decorated World War II Air Force pilot, Col. Robert “Bob” Thacker. Bob, age 102, died in his sleep at his home in California. Born February 21, 1918, he began aeromodeling at age 8 after seeing […]
Continue reading2021 AMA Election Results
AMA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT – Randy Cameron AMA DISTRICT III VICE PRESIDENT – Mark Radcliff AMA DISTRICT VII VICE PRESIDENT – Randy Gibson AMA DISTRICT XI VICE PRESIDENT – Phil Tallman CANDIDATE CONTACT INFORMATION EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT RANDY CAMERON Phone: 417-830-9211 Email: flyrc@modelaircraft.org DISTRICT III MARK RADCLIFF Phone: 304-684-2133 Email: […]
Continue readingTop Gun 2020
The 32nd annual Top Gun event is now in the books! The event took place in Lakeland Florida Oct. 28th – Nov. 1st, 2020. This year AMA’s District III VP Mark Radcliff shared his Top Gun experience on social media.. Congrats Mark on his 3rd place finish, well done. Have […]
Continue readingAMA members set new world record
Four AMA members have learned that an RC flight they made in 2019 has set a new world record for highest altitude remote-controlled (RC) model aircraft flight. AMA members Paul Kaup, Jake Minker, Eric Gordon, and Nick Ross learned in August that their flight was ratified by Guinness World Records. […]
Continue readingAMA’s Response to COVID-19
Since 1936, safety has been a key pillar of AMA, including the safety of our members, staff, and community. We at AMA continue to follow the COVID-19 guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), local health officials, and guidance from the state under Back on Track Indiana: https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/ […]
Continue readingAMA Blog – Ep 48 – Charlie Bauer
In this week’s episode, we’re bringing you an interview recorded in July of 2017 with former AMA District VI vice president and Nats stalwart Charlie Bauer. We had the fortune to sit down with Charlie back in 2017 while he was competing in the Nats at the age of 87… just one year before Charlie passed away. We recorded this interview as part of our Model Aviation Nats coverage and in honor of Charlie and his dedication to the Nats, we wanted to bring you this interview in its entirety this week on the AMA Podcast. Charlie is accompanied by his son Peter in this interview.
Continue readingPreserving Modeling Equipment
Model engines and RC equipment are fun to collect. There are also all those old building and flying supplies you’re not sure what to do with. As sturdy as these might look, however, they need some specialized care to keep them at their best. To start: Store them in a dry place. Metal can corrode in an environment […]
Continue readingThe Academy of Model Aeronautics is Hiring!
We currently have open positions available with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) in Muncie, Indiana. If you are interested in applying, please visit www.modelaircraft.org/employment or email your résumé Human Resources Director April Johnson at aprilj@modelaircraft.org. Foundation Director (reports to the AMA Executive Director) Actively collaborate with the Foundation Board of Directors and AMA Executive Director to implement, perform, and evaluate […]
Continue readingView from HQ – 04/22/2020 – Projects at home
Join Chad for the latest View from HQ as we continue to work from home and find ways to enjoy our hobby!
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