The AMA wants to congratulate Alexander Valishev for setting a new world record in Control Line (CL) Speed at the FAI F2A World Championships in WΓocΓawek, Poland, on Aug. 10, 2022. He achieved a record speed of 308.8 km, or more than 191 mph. Along with his son, Ivan, he […]
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AMA’s IAC to Host Helicopter World Championships
The International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie IN will host the 2023 FAI F3CN World Championships for Model Helicopters, August 2-9. This is an opportunity for teams from around the globe to demonstrate their competitive spirits at the highest level. The US is expected to field a team in this […]
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2023 AMA Nats Schedule Approved
Your organization will celebrate the National Aeromodeling Championships’ 100th anniversary in 2023. Look for more information about this milestone event in the weeks and months ahead. It’s going to be an AMA party, and whether you have participated in the past or have it on your bucket list, all are […]
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Team USA Competes in Poland
By Rachelle Haughn Nestled in the middle of Poland along the Vistula River and bordered by the Gostynin-Włocławek Landscape Park, is the city of Wloclawek. A historic city with origins dating to the late Bronze Age to early Iron Age (1300 BCE-500 BCE), Wloclawek is known for its historical markers […]
Continue readingUS Team Takes Home the Gold
UPDATED: 8-17-2022 The US Team for FAI F3J (RC Thermal Duration Junior and Senior) took home gold and silver at the World Championships for Model Gliders, held July 31-August 5 in Levice, Slovakia. This was one of the most experienced US teams in recent years, according to one of the […]
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US Junior Free Flight World Championships
2022 FAI F1A & F1B World Championships in Bulgaria The National Free Flight Society (NFFS) is proud to announce the accomplishments of the US Junior Free Flight World Championship Team at the FAI World Championships, held July 25-30, in Pordim, Bulgaria. This is the first championship in four years due […]
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AMA Announces The World Games 2022 Drone Racing Team
The 11th edition of The World Games will take place this summer in Birmingham, Alabama. Originally planned for 2021, this year’s event will debut Drone Racing as a new discipline. AMA has named two pilots to represent the US at the games. Evan “HeadsupFPV” Turner, age 19, Maryville, Tennessee, and Ryan […]
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FAI World Championships coming to Muncie
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the National Model Pylon Racing Association (NMPRA) are pleased to announce that 10 teams will be participating in the 2022 FAI F3D/F3E World Championships for Pylon Racing Model Aircraft, which is scheduled to take place July 8-12, 2022, at the International Aeromodeling Center […]
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FAI – Fédération Aéronautique Internationale has ratified the following Class F (Model Aircraft) World record: Claim number: 17828 Sub-class: F5 Open / Radio Control Flight Category: Helicopter Group: Electrical Motor Type of record: Distance to goal and return: 202 Course/location: California Valley, CA (USA) Performance: 50,08 km Pilot: John A. […]
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AMA EXPO 2013 Online exclusive videos and photos.
The 2013 AMA Expo was held this year, January 11-13, in Ontario, California. Over 100 vendors and manufacturers filled the Ontario Convention Center, showcasing their latest product offerings. The flying area was bustled with activity as sponsored pilots demonstrated products that could safely be enjoyed in the indoor venue. This […]
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