This holiday season, the number one gift under the tree is going to be a multirotor: large and small, for children young and old. This is a sure sign that our passion for this technology is going mainstream. In the long term, this is great news: the more people […]
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Academy of Model Aeronautics recognizes Powell, Jackson County solid waste director
Jackson County solid waste director Ronda Powell was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Academy of Model Aeronautics for her on-going support of aero modeling. Members of the local AMA utilize the Jackson County Landfill on Seaman Road, which is managed by Powell, to promote development of model aviation […]
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Jim Rice Inducted into the AMA Hall Of Fame
I have had a chance to let my induction into the Academy of Model Aeronautics Hall of Fame soak in and I am still excited, humbled and surprised by the selection. I said during the presentation that I felt as if I did not belong among the greats in our […]
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AMA featured on IPR’s Community Connections program
Community Connection: Academy of Model Aeronautics, Episode 1 – Dave Mathewson, executive director, and Rich Hanson, director of public relations and government affairs. LISTEN NOW >
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Giving Back Help is in the air: Volunteers keep things flying at aircraft museums
By DIANE D’AMICO, Staff Writer Dick Goldstine’s father was a mechanic at the Millville airport and he grew up flying model airplanes there. Goldstine himself served in the Air Force. FULL STORY >
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AMA Hobby Shop Program offers many rewards
Congratulations to Richard Morgan, winner of the AMA hobby shop program’s monthly member drawing. This monthly drawing gives each new member that signs up at a hobby shop the chance to win $100 to spend at the store where they signed up for their membership. This is just one of […]
Continue readingAnticipating domestic boom, colleges rev up drone piloting programs
By Isolde Raftery, NBC News Fly over the mock wreckage of Disaster City with a Texas A&M student drone pilot. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy READ FULL STORY >
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AMA Ambassador Hoot Gibson Elected to National Aviation Hall of Fame
(Dayton, Ohio – Dec. 17, 2012) Tonight the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) Board of Trustees revealed the names of four individuals who have been elected for enshrinement at its annual formal ceremony that will be held in October of 2013. The four will be joining the roster of […]
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Shop AMA Thanksgiving Sale, Wednesday, Nov 21-Monday, November 26
It only happens once a year: AMA’s Thanksgiving Sale, Wednesday, Nov 21-Monday, November 26 2012. Purchase the perfect gift for the special modeler in your life without standing in line or leaving your home. Visit us today, when the turkey is gone the sale goes away!! CLICK HERE TO START […]
Continue readingRemembering a Hero, Major Rudolph Anderson
South Carolina residents recently honored the life of famed US Air Force Major Rudolph Anderson, pilot of the U2 shot down over Cuba 50 years ago on October 27, 1962. Major Anderson was the only casualty of the Missile Crisis. His rededication was held early this week, and highlighted his […]
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