Washington Examiner OPINION: TECHNOLOGY ANDY KANE Drones are a growing part of our lives — they’re on television and everywhere in the news. And on Sunday June 14, model aircraft enthusiasts from across the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metro area will gather at UAS Academy in Fairfax, Va., for RoboFest 2015. […]
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AMA EXPO SPEAKER SERIES: Jim Rice Whatever you fly, Wherever you fly, do it safely!
AMA EXPO Speaker Series presented by Nationwide Insurance Jim Rice Whatever you fly, Wherever you fly, do it safely! www.amaexpo.com
Continue readingCamp AMA Sponsorship Opportunity Deadline Approaching
There are several sponsorship opportunities available for Camp AMA. Please check back frequently as new opportunities become available. The current opportunities are listed below. District IV: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia District IV will sponsor one youth member’s tuition to attend Camp AMA. All that is required to […]
Continue readingLeader Members-important leaders for AMA
A Message from Leader Member Program Coordinator, Rusty Kennedy It’s been three years since AMA President Bob Brown proposed the idea of better utilizing the talents of Leader Members (LMs). During that time AMA senior leadership also determined that the vice president (VP) and associate vice president (AVP) duties and […]
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Central Saanich model air show raises $24,000
By Steven Heywood – Peninsula News Review Victoria’s Largest Little Airshow raised more than $24,000 in two days. Organizer Mike Scholefield says the turnout of fans to the Victoria Radio Control Modelers Society (VRCMS) event Aug. 10 and 11 was excellent, enabling the group to split the cash, giving just more […]
Continue reading★Veterans Reunion★ Fly-In Drive-In Ride-In September 14th, 2013
Veterans Reunion is a FREE event bringing a diverse family of patriots, aviators, history buffs, and Veterans together to remember and celebrate Aviation/Military history. We will be remembering the lives of those lost through war and will be honoring the men and women who serve our great nation. Expect a truly terrific experience where […]
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Bid to support Snowball Express
Join Empire hobby, IRCHA, and the AMA as we support the Snowball Express organization by participating in an upcoming auction during IRCHA 2013. Snowball Express was established in early 2006 with a simple idea: Provide hope and new memories to the children of military fallen heroes who have died while […]
Continue readingAMA Clubs Encouraged to Participate in First Annual National Model Aviation Day, August 17, 2013.
To celebrate the storied history of model aviation, AMA chartered clubs are encouraged to take part in the first annual National Model Aviation Day on August 17, 2013. Clubs across the country are invited to host an event of their choice to celebrate the day. Clubs are encouraged to reach […]
Continue readingMESA rcFoam Fighters
The MESA rcFoam Fighters (Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement) is an after school club consisting over 50 sixth to eigth grade students. The program designs, creates, and evaluates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based projects through the lens of Remote Control Aircraft. Below is a little bit about their program from their leader […]
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EAA leadership meets with AMA on chapter/club collaborations
EAA, formerly known as the Experimental Aircraft Association, has nearly 1,000 chapters across the country devoted to full-scale sport flying. AMA, with 2,400 clubs, and EAA are now actively seeking chapter and club collaborations, particularly through the EAA Young Eagles program. Learn more about how your club can partner with […]
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