By Spencer MorganFounder and Chief Community Officer at Grouper, Linkedin On a recent Wednesday afternoon at Suhaka Field, Loren Anderson craned his neck skyward as the vintage biplane he had built from scratch – including cutting its balsa wood parts – soared through a clear blue Colorado sky. His friend […]
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The Multiplex Fun Cub Story
The following was submitted by David Ronningen: It was a combination of trust on behalf of an Arizona resident and a huge coincidence that enabled a determined seller and a willing Colorado buyer to close a long-distance sale. Terry Hauger, an Oro Valley, Arizona, resident was put in contact with […]
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Former AMA President Don Lowe Passes
With great sadness, we report the passing of former AMA President Donald (Don) Lowe. He was an AMA Fellow, the 21st president of AMA, and the 21st AMA Life Member. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy to the hobby, the organization, and aviation in general. He was 98. More information […]
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Grants, scholarship deadlines loom for February
Early February marks an important time for key AMA deadlines. Grants: Don’t forget that the 2024 Flying Site Improvement Grant and Take off And Grow Grant will close soon! Clubs are encouraged to apply through the online application before the deadline of 11:59 P.M. EST on Thursday, February 1! Preview […]
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How to Get a Custom AMA Number
Treat yourself to the gift of a creative and unique call sign on your membership card. For only $50, you can customize your current AMA number into a unique nickname. To update your membership, visit: www.modelaircraft.org/callsign.
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AMA Member Benefit Spotlight: Safety Guidelines
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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