The skill, beauty, and excitement of aerobatic flight will be celebrated on Saturday, June 26, during the inaugural National Aerobatics Day, which was has been established by the International Aerobatics Club (IAC). “National Aerobatics Day is the perfect day to host an aerobatic camp, a BBQ, a practice session, or […]
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Top Gun 2020
The 32nd annual Top Gun event is now in the books! The event took place in Lakeland Florida Oct. 28th – Nov. 1st, 2020. This year AMA’s District III VP Mark Radcliff shared his Top Gun experience on social media.. Congrats Mark on his 3rd place finish, well done. Have […]
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AMA Campground Reopening and Policies
In coordination with the state of Indiana, AMA’s campground is scheduled to open on May 22, 2020. Since the museum and AMA headquarters will be remain closed to the public and members, we will be managing camping through phone-in registration. During normal business hours call 765-287-1256, ext. 261 prior to […]
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What to Expect at AMA Jr. Camp
The Academy of Model Aeronautics’ Education department is pleased to present AMA Jr. Camp this year! In lieu of an in-person experience, the AMA Jr. Camp will be fully virtual, and lessons will cater to youth ages 5–12 to provide a fun and educational introduction to the concepts of aviation. In the afternoons, we will host conversations with aviation professionals […]
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AMA Jr. Camp
The in-person Camp AMA 2020 Experience has changed from an in-person gathering to a virtual experience this year. We’re calling it the “AMA Jr. Camp.” This will be a fun, preparatory course for youth ages 5-12, to learn model aviation fundamentals that will help to prepare them for advanced aeromodeling opportunities in the future. Virtual […]
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Let’s Build: Mulitrotors
Mark your calendars, set that reminder or click that notification. Let’s build multirotors! Join AMA’s Digital Experience Lead and Executive Producer of AMA Air, Dillon Carpenter, live Tuesday, May 12 at 2 p.m., as he builds out a ReadyMade RC Strix Screech multirotor frame. Learn the basics of soldering, programming, […]
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AMA Event Sanctioning and COVID-19
Safety is important to our members and the public. AMA is continuing to monitor COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Because of the administrative and insurance costs associated with issuing a sanction for an event, AMA policy does not offer refunds or credits for canceled or rescheduled […]
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AMA Expo West to Kick Off National Drone Safety Awareness Week
POMONA, Calif. – The 2019 Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Expo West will take place at the Fairplex Exposition Complex in Pomona, California, on November 1-3. The event will kick off the inaugural National Drone Safety Awareness Week, a national campaign to educate the public about drone safety led by […]
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Casa Grande RC Flyers Winter Season
Expecting the return of the club’s winter membership and the area’s winter guests, the Casa Grande RC Flyers club is preparing for this coming season. Also, to facilitate the hundreds of visitors who attend the club’s many events, the city of Casa Grande installed informational directional signs at the intersections […]
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AMA Guide to Model Aviation at AirVenture
Your guide to Model Aviation at the largest air show in the world! AirVenture kicks off Monday July 22, 2019. KidVenture Kids can experience hands-on, educational, and fun aviation-based demonstrations and presentations. Twilight Flight Fest The evening program will also include the Patriot Parachute Team, Red Bull Air Force skydivers, […]
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