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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AMA Year in Review
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 […]
Continue readingPreserving Stories
The single, most important thing you can do to record your stories is to preserve your photographs, model airplanes, and the other objects that are vital to you. It is through the stories you tell about your objects that convey their meaning. When this context is known by others, it helps them realize how important these belongings are and that makes them more […]
Continue readingAMA Podcast – Ep 30 – AMA Member Benefits with Erin Dobbs
So, just what can the AMA do for you? Today, Erin Dobbs joins the show to detail all of the benefits that members of the AMA can take advantage of!
Continue readingEverything you need to know about IMAC at Toledo
The International Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC) is offering novice classes! Experience a full-day flying event with the help and guidance of an experienced IMAC member. Learn how to properly set up and prepare for precision flying! Visit Booth #178 at the Toledo Show: R/C Model Expo, April 5-7, and attend […]
Continue readingChanges underway at AMA’s website
Changes underway at AMA’s website At AMA, we know our online presence is an important resource for you and for the growth of the model aviation hobby. Recently, we’ve been working behind-the-scenes to retool and reinvent our online experience and are excited to announce that we’ll soon be releasing a […]
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AMA District III News: Education outreach and the CAP
Rarely does a month go by that I don’t receive calls and emails from members in District III inquiring about the future of our hobby. The main concern is how do we get young folks interested in flying models? Today’s generation has a thousand more choices for how to use […]
Continue readingSpecial SUN ‘n FUN Discount Offered to AMA Members
Interested in attending this year’s SUN ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Fl? AMA members can take advantage of a special discount to receive $5.00 off the daily ticket and $30.00 off the weekly ticket. SUN ‘n FUN is an annual event, held in April, that has grown into the second largest event […]
Continue reading2018 AMA Election Results
Below are the results of this year’s AMA election. Executive Vice President Randy Cameron 9,807 Lawrence Tougas 5,962 Others 70 District III Vice President Mark Radcliff 1,471 Others 27 District VII Vice President Tim Jesky 1,539 Others 16 District XI Vice President Bryan Wood 1,118 Others 5
Continue readingAMA Announces Commercial Drone Insurance Exclusively for AMA Members
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is now serving the commercial drone community and pilots by offering membership benefits for those who fly for business. Now AMA members can purchase commercial drone insurance at a special low rate. “For more than 40 years, AMA has provided its members with liability insurance […]
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