Andrew Jesky captured the top Individual trophy for the Fédération Aéronautique International (FAI) F3A World Championship for Aerobatic Model Aircraft, while Team USA placed in first. Japan came in second, and Austria in third place. Congratulations to all of the winners! Look for complete coverage in an upcoming issue of […]
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Team USA Participates in Two World Championships
The 2025 FAI F3K World Championships for Model Gliders concluded in Tarp, Germany, on August 2. The 2025 FAI F3CN World Championships for Model Helicopters ended on August 9 in Pitesti, Romania. The “best-of-the-best” competitors were represented in both competitions in their respective categories. AMA wants to recognize both US […]
Continue readingWhat Exactly is the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)?
By Greg PrincipatoPresident, FAI When I began my job at the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) in 2016 I quickly found out that it included membership on the Academy of Model Aeronautics Executive Council. AMA has a good reputation in Washington, so I knew a bit about the organization. I also […]
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US Teams Fly to Victory in World Championships
AMA congratulates the US teams that excelled in two just-completed Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) world championships. In FAI F3D/F3E World Championships for Pylon Racing Model Aircraft, held in Rothenburg, Germany, July 22-26, Team USA finished first. Individually, Randy Bridge finished second. In the FAI F3E Team event for RC Electric […]
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2025 FAI F5J World Championships for electric powered thermal duration gliders
The 2025 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) F5J World Championships for electric powered thermal duration gliders is underway in Cordoba, Argentina, with Team USA among the 18 countries competing. Hosted by Argentina, there are 12 junior and 60 senior pilots competing in this high stakes competition that runs through Saturday. According […]
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F5J World Championships
In just a few weeks, model aviation international competition will begin, with 10 FAI aeromodeling world championships taking place in 2025. Many of those will include a US team. To start, the US will be represented at the 2025 FAI F5J World Championship for Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders in […]
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AMA Air // Live from Jets Over Deland
Exciting Highlights from AMA Air – Jets, Youth Programs, and World Championships The latest episode of AMA Air, broadcasted live from DeLand, Florida, was a celebration of the diversity and excitement within the model aviation community. From breathtaking jet displays to youth engagement initiatives and international competitions, this episode showcased […]
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World Championships for Electric Gliders to Start Next Week
The 2024 F5B world championships will take place November 6-15, hosted by Southwest Soaring Society (SWSS) in Maricopa, Arizona. According to club President Ken Becker, more than 8 countries are expected to participate. Ken describes it as a “high-speed event” and notes, “we’re anticipating great weather here in the desert.” […]
Continue reading2024 FAI World Championship for Slope Soaring Model Aircraft takes flight Sunday
Press Release from Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Limoux, France, 2 October 2024 – Excitement builds as competitors from around the globe converge in Limoux, near Toulouse in southern France, for the upcoming 2024 FAI World Championship for Slope Soaring Model Aircraft. This event, scheduled to take place from 6 to […]
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2024 F2 World Championships for CL Models Wrap Up
by Paul Gibeault — All photos by Paul Gibeault unless otherwise stated. Wow, what an event! The 2024 Control Line World Championships is now in the record books, and we have new world records and new champions. It can be said that the weather was generally very good except for […]
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