Category: History

We want to hear from you!

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 Mark Benson 3 comments

For more than 85 years, the Academy of Model Aeronautics has been proud to be part of this great hobby. But one thing is certain: we wouldn’t be here without you. This is your organization, and we want to make certain that future generations of model aviation enthusiasts continue to […]

The History of AMA’s Safety Programming

June 14, 2021July 15, 2021 rachelleh 1 comment

While thinking about National Safety Month, it seems logical to take a look back into where AMA’s safety programming began and how it has evolved. AMA has an excellent historical department as part of its National Model Aviation Museum, and Jackie Shalberg , AMA archivist and historian, has done a […]

A Salute to Aeromodeling’s Lindbergh

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 Mark Benson 5 comments

As seen in the supplement to Model Aviation – The First 75 Years of AMA June 7, 2021, marked the 10th anniversary of the passing of Maynard Hill. MANY HAVE SAID that if there was a Mount Rushmore for aeromodelers Maynard Hill would certainly be on it. He was one […]

AMA member, decorated colonel passes away

November 30, 2020December 2, 2020 rachelleh No comments

AMA was saddened to learn of the November 25 passing of longtime AMA member and decorated World War II Air Force pilot, Col. Robert “Bob” Thacker. Bob, age 102, died in his sleep at his home in California. Born February 21, 1918, he began aeromodeling at age 8 after seeing […]

Preserving Modeling Equipment

June 29, 2020 No comments

Model engines and RC equipment are fun to collect. There are also all those old building and flying supplies you’re not sure what to do with. As sturdy as these might look, however, they need some specialized care to keep them at their best. To start: Store them in a dry place. Metal can corrode in an environment […]

Storing Large Models

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 No comments

Models airplanes are graceful in the air, but often can be clunky, bulky, and hard to handle on the ground. These characteristics make finding a method of storing a large number of them rather difficult, especially when preservation needs, something such as protecting them from light, dust, pests, and bad handling come into play. At the […]