Safety: It’s part of AMA’s DNA. The model aviation community has always looked to the AMA to create safety practices. Starting in 1936, AMA was focused on keeping our model aviation competition community safe. As time passed, new activities and models came into existence. With these new models came the […]
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David G. Brown 1945-2023
Former AMA President David “Dave” Brown passed away October 28, 2023, following a brief illness at his home in Seminole, Florida, and surrounded by family members. He was just shy of his 78th birthday. Dave was AMA’s 22nd president from 1996 to 2008. Under his leadership, AMA made significant improvements […]
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AMA Insurance
Flying models is a safe activity but sometimes accidents can happen involving people or property. Enjoy peace of mind flying knowing you’re covered with liability, medical, fire, and theft insurance (secondary to homeowner’s insurance). This insurance is an outstanding member benefit that would cost you $1,000 or more to purchase […]
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Former AMA President Dave Brown Passes
It is with great sadness that we report that former AMA President Dave Brown has passed away. More information will be provided in AMA This Week and other media channels soon. Read an excerpt from Dave’s autobiography below. Just a few weeks after that I was drafted and ultimately enlisted […]
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Making Your Membership Dollars Go Further
Thank you for being a member of the world’s largest model aviation organization! Here are some tips on how to save on your AMA membership! Sign 3, Fly Free You can receive a one-year AMA membership credit when you recruit three new AMA members. All three new memberships must be […]
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Coming Soon: 2023 Ballots and Renewals!
Voting ballots are on the way for AMA president, District I vice president, District V vice president, and District IX vice president. The ballots include a renewal notice for individuals with memberships expiring through January 31, 2023. Read campaign statements and choose your favorite candidate. Ballots must be postmarked by November 10, […]
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Renew Under the Current Rates
UPDATED 8/8/2022 The following article by AMA CFO Keith Sessions will appear in the September 2022 Model Aviation. DURING THE June 2022 AMA Executive Council (EC) meeting, the board approved a dues increase. This decision is never taken lightly. Increasing dues is done after we have explored other options, including […]
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