Protecting your freedom to fly model aircraft is the foundation of our government advocacy efforts. We work with legislators at the local, state, and federal levels and engage with the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Federal Communications Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Homeland Security so your voice […]
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Stay Informed with AMA: Introducing SMS Notifications for Members
In our ongoing effort to keep you informed and connected, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is excited to announce the implementation of Short Message Service notifications. This new feature provides members with timely updates about critical information, upcoming events, and important reminders delivered directly to your mobile phone. What […]
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AMA Club Recruiting Tips
Welcoming New Members When someone visits your club for the first time, your real work begins. A welcoming and inclusive environment is essential to building a vibrant community. Newcomers—especially those unfamiliar with model aviation—might feel overwhelmed by a group of seasoned hobbyists. Without meaning to, long-time members can give off […]
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President Carter Congratulated AMA in 1977
A look into the AMA historical archives turned up something relevant considering recent news headlines. The following letter was sent to AMA Executive Director John Worth by former President Jimmy Carter following the 1977 Nats: “I send warmest greetings to the participants in the fifty-first Annual Meeting and National Model […]
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Reflections on AMA Milestones
View From HQ By Chad Budreau, Former AMA Executive Director I FIND MYSELF REFLECTING on the incredible experiences and milestones we’ve achieved together at AMA. Serving as the AMA executive director (ED) has been a profoundly rewarding experience. It is bittersweet for me to share that I accepted a new […]
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New AMA Interim Executive Director Named
Dear AMA Members, We would like to inform you that AMA Executive Director, Chad Budreau, will be departing from his role, effective December 8, 2024, to pursue new opportunities. We want to express our gratitude for Chad’s 15 years of service and dedication to the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Chad […]
Continue reading2025 Ballots and Renewals
Voting ballots were recently sent for vice presidents in District II, District IV, District VI, District VIII, and District X. The ballots included a renewal notice for individuals in these districts whose memberships expire on or before January 31, 2025. You can read campaign statements at www.modelaircraft.org/2024campaign or on Page […]
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AMA 2024 Elections and Renewal Notices
Voting ballots will be sent in the coming weeks for District II vice president (VP), District IV VP, District VI VP, District VIII VP, and District X VP. The ballots will include a renewal notice for individuals in these districts whose memberships expire on or before January 31, 2025. You […]
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Remembering Bob Underwood
By Chad Budreau, AMA Executive Director | chadb@modelaircraft.org ON JUNE 22, I received a text from Joyce Hager that Bob Underwood had passed away. Bob served as the AMA executive director, technical director, was a contest director, the Safety Committee chair, founder of the National Association of Scale Aeromodelers (NASA), […]
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Remembering Bob Underwood
It is with great sadness that we report that former AMA Executive Director Bob Underwood has died. A longtime resident of St. Louis, he was 92. Bob served the AMA through a variety of capacities. In addition to executive director, he was the longtime technical director, the contest director for […]
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