Read on to hear about these members first flight of the new year! Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club Our Club, the Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club (DEMAFC), in South East Idaho conducts an annual Freeze Fly. We all gather at a local park, Community Park, and fly some […]
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A Message From Your AMA President
I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year as we enter 2026. As your newly elected AMA President, here is a brief bit about myself. I have been modeling since my childhood, everything from rubber-powered Free Flight to Control Line and all types of RC. All of these are […]
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2025 Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award Recipients
By Katie Perry, Administrative Assistant | katiep@modelaircraft.org Three individuals have been awarded the annual Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award. This award was designed to recognize AMA members who go above and beyond to support model aviation, their clubs, and other modelers. The Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital […]
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Changes for the 2026 Membership Year
During its October 25, 2025, meeting, the Executive Council approved a modest dues adjustment and a convenience fee, which will be effective January 1, 2026: • $4.00 increase for Adult, Senior, Park Pilot, Three Month Trial, and Affiliate memberships • $5.00 increase for Youth memberships • $3.00 convenience fee for credit card […]
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Protecting Your Freedom to Fly
From the AMA Membership Guide. 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 […]
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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 […]
Continue readingPresident 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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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 […]
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