We are excited to be a part of the Toledo RC Swap Meet, brought to you in part by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). You don’t want to miss the RC Swap Shop, RC Industry Exhibitors, attendee giveaways, and much more! Please be sure to stop by Jefferson Conference […]
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2024 AMA National Fun-Fly
What are your plans for June 28-30 this year? Consider attending the AMA National Fun-Fly, which will take place on those dates at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana. This annual event, sponsored by Du-Bro, has been revamped and combined with a community day. Registration is now open! […]
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2024 Dayton Modelrama
The following press release was provided by AMA member Paul Stimmel. Press Release 2024 Dayton ModelramaSwap Meet and AuctionManufacturer and Distributor Expowww.daytonmodelrama.comApril 26th & 27thDayton, OH Montgomery County FairgroundsRelease Timeline – Ready Now Over 25 years of steady growth, “Dayton” (formerly known as the Midwest Modelrama) now fills the entire […]
Continue reading2024 AMA National Fun Fly
By Stephen Haston The 2024 AMA National Fun Fly will be a celebration unlike any other! A combination of a traditional fun-fly and a community day, this free event will uplift the vibrant community of model aviation enthusiasts. The vision for the 2024 AMA National Fun Fly, set for June […]
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Texas Roundup!
Indoor flying is alive and well in the Lone Star State! National Free Flight Society (NFFS) president David Lindley filed this report from a recent event in Texas. From NFFS President David Lindley: It has been a few years since the Indoor Free Flight community has had a large contest […]
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35th Annual B-17 Gathering & Big Bird Fly-In
The 35th Annual B-17 Gathering & Big Bird Fly-In was held September 14-16th, 2023 at Bomber Field USA in Monaville, Texas. We were blessed with fair weather and a large group of pilots and visitors during the entire event. I’ve been attending this event since the 90’s and try to […]
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Air Power over the IAC – Highlights
The aircraft at this event are modeled from the full scale equivalent. Typically, these aircraft have an 80 inch wingspan or larger! They are replicas of military and classic aircraft from the period of 1914 to the present day. The pilots at this event will be some of the most […]
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Horizon Hobby RC Fest: An Everything-RC Experience
The 2023 Horizon RC Fest was held June 9 and 10 at Eli Field in Monticello, Illinois. The AMA Flight Simulator Experience was on hand to provide the attendees with some stick time on the RealFlight® Simulators. Eli Field is Horizon Hobby’s field, home to designing and developing RC products. […]
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National Fun Fly, Annual Membership Meeting Conclude
Fun, friends and fellowship—with an Annual Membership Meeting and AMA Foundation luncheon included—best describes the 2023 National Fun Fly (NFF). Nearly 100 members traveled from across the country to participate and share in the camaraderie of model aviation flying. “I feel the National Fun Fly was a huge success with […]
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Joe Nall Week 2023 – Round Two!
Bucket List (noun): A list of the experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime. Example: “If you love model aviation, Joe Nall Week should be on your bucket list.” Truth be told, I had already checked off my Joe Nall Week bucket list […]
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