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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AMA Membership Benefits Spotlight: Advocacy
One of the most important benefits of being an AMA member is having peace of mind in knowing that your Government Affairs team is fighting on your behalf to continue enjoying the hobby as we have since 1936. AMA has advocated for the model aircraft community for more than 80 […]
Continue readingA Win for Aviation
This provision removes the hurdles that were in place for educators and makes it easier for students to learn and teachers to instruct. It is a big step in the right direction for the future of our hobby.
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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AMA Foundation Live
The AMA Foundation along with AMA leadership is pleased to welcome representatives from the Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron, who are recipients of the AMA Take Off and Grow grant for 2020. Join us as we discuss the club’s story and how they utilized this grant to support and enhance […]
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On this episode of Model Aviation Live, Jay welcomes Joe Vermillion from Balsa USA! https://shop.balsausa.com/ https://www.modelaviation.com https://www.modelaircraft.org
Continue readingAnnouncing the December Club of the Month with Chad Budreau
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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