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 […]
Continue readingAMA Membership Benefits Spotlight: Advocacy
One of the most important benefits of being an AMA member is having peace of mind in knowing that your Government Affairs team is fighting for your right to fly. AMA has advocated for the model aircraft community for more than 80 years and is actively involved on many fronts […]
Continue readingAMA and Its Partners Help Shape Law
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021 has become law. This new law is important because it includes an educational provision that allows operations as part of an educational program that is chartered by a community-based organization (CBO), such as AMA, or as an established Junior Reserve Officer’s […]
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2020. A year of change to say the least. A year that shook the very foundation of our planet to its core. A global pandemic ensued, quarantines followed, businesses shut down, and talks of a new normal shrouded us all with uncertainty. Also, toilet paper hoarding became a thing. Who […]
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