The AMA Model Aviation Experience, powered by Wing, was on hand during Horizon Hobby’s RC Fest, June 7-8, in Monticello, Illinois. Kids of all ages had the opportunity to try a wide range of RC products. Hundreds passed through the AMA Model Aviation Experience trailer to try flying on RC […]
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Introducing Model Aviation at Purdue Aviation Day
Several AMA staff members were on-hand to introduce the attendees of Purdue Aviation Day to model aviation! One of the ways to get people started with model aviation is to provide some time on the sticks with an RC flight simulator. Our newly refurbished experience includes five flight simulator stations […]
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Solar Eclipse Draws a Crowd at AMA’s IAC
More than 1,000 spectators descended on the AMA International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) on April 8 to witness the Total Solar Eclipse in Muncie, Indiana. The IAC was designated an official viewing location and worked with the city of Muncie to provide an experience like no other in recent memory. Dozens […]
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Toledo Swap Meet & Expo
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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