The skill, beauty, and excitement of aerobatic flight will be celebrated on Saturday, June 26, during the inaugural National Aerobatics Day, which was has been established by the International Aerobatics Club (IAC). “National Aerobatics Day is the perfect day to host an aerobatic camp, a BBQ, a practice session, or […]
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June is National Safety Month
Safety has been part of AMA members’ DNA since the organization’s founding in 1936. The AMA Safety Code remains at the forefront for model aviation activities of all types—from Free Flight to multirotors. In 1996, the National Safety Council, a public service organization and fellow nonprofit, established June as National Safety Month. Given that this is the 25th anniversary, we thought it […]
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Academy of Model Aeronautics and RCPilot community partner to provide social media platform for RC model airplane enthusiasts
AMA and RCPilot.com have formed a community partnership to showcase the newest and most innovative online platform ever built for the RC flying community. RCPilot.com is a place for model airplane enthusiasts to share knowledge, experiences, and insights related to building and flying. Users will also have access to how-tos, […]
Continue readingMembership Benefits Spotlight: Stories
Stories. What’s your AMA story? Perhaps it’s sharing a tip or trick to help a newcomer ease into the hobby. Or maybe how someone mentored you when you were getting started. The story of how a scratch-built model airplane came together and was featured in Model Aviation or Park Pilot magazine, or a review of a new […]
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Helicopter designed by AMA member makes historic flight on Mars
Many modelers take great pride in seeing something they have built successfully take off and fly then come in for a smooth landing. For one AMA member, one of his creations is expected to do the same—except its maiden flight will take place on Mars.
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National Volunteer Month
Volunteerism runs deep among AMA members. It has been a foundation of our organization’s success in many forms, going back to when it was established in 1936. From organizing events to assuming leadership positions in clubs, Special Interest Groups, contest boards, the AMA Foundation, the Leader Member program, and our Executive Council, volunteers are the backbone […]
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Women in the history of Aeromodeling
In celebration of Women in History month we take a look back at a few examples of women in the history of Aeromodeling. THE FIRST AEROMODELING CLUB IN THE US Junior Aero Club of the United States (later “of America”), founded by Miss. E. Lillian Todd (circa 1907) READ MORE MODEL AVIATION […]
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AMA’s February 2021 Club of the Month!
In 1963, a group of 15 dedicated modelers wanted a place where they could fly together. A place to gather regularly and enjoy the hobby. A place to call their own. Prince George’s RC Club was born that very year on a one-acre plot atop a hill in Upper Marlboro, […]
Continue readingHall of Fame Class of 2020
The AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame, established in 1969, honors men and women who have made significant contributions to the sport of aeromodeling. Contributions can be made through volunteer or administrative work, product development, competition performance, or a variety or combination of these activities. In January 2009, the AMA […]
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FRIENDS & FELLOWSHIP Have you discovered how much more there is to your membership in the world’s largest model aviation organization, beyond building and flying model airplanes? No doubt, many members count lifelong friendships formed and cultivated, as well as reap the benefits of belonging to a community built around […]
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