Are you interested in product reviews of small electric aircraft? How about flying tips and tricks? If so, then consider adding a subscription to Park Pilot — the magazine that inspires, informs, and instructs small-field and indoor aviators. Open AMA members can do so for only $9.95 a year. That’s […]
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It’s that time again: Renew, vote, and support
On September 15 AMA’s annual membership renewal period will begin. All Open AMA members, excluding AMA Youth members, will receive a personalized renewal form with ballot within the next four weeks. Renew Members have the option to renew using the mailed Renewal Notice, online, via fax (765)-741-0057, or over the […]
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On-line Model Airplane auction ends June 19th
75 lots of model airplanes ending June 19th. There are no minimums or reserves on any of the lots. They all sell to the highest bidder regardless of price. GO TO THIS AUCTION >> The auction ends on Thursday the 19th of this month at 8PM. It does not cost […]
Continue readingEthan Aldrich Wins District VII Camp AMA Essay Contest
In the January issue of his column District VII Vice President Tim Jesky announced that he would be holding an essay contest for Camp AMA. He asked the youth members of District VII to submit and 250 word essay detailing why they would like to attend Camp AMA. Several […]
Continue reading2014 TAG Grants Awarded
Photo: The Utah Valley Aeromodelers receiving their TAG grant at a club meeting by the AMA. From left to right; Bob Smith (Secretary) Bill Cowley (Treasurer) Darin Peirce (President) Michael Wiggin (Web Designer) Art Stueck (Vice President) The Take Off and Grow program is a grant that helps club […]
Continue readingLicensing for FPV pilots
The Academy offers guidance regarding the legality and licensing requirements pertaining to flying FPV. Please read this statement to ensure that you are abiding by FCC policies. FPV operations are covered by AMA’s liability insurance, but there are some restrictions. https://www.modelaircraft.org/files/FPVFCC.pdf If you have further questions please contact: competition@modelaircraft.org
Continue readingYouth Ambassador RJ Gritter Take 1st at F3P Team Trials
(The 2015 US Indoor Aerobatics Team Members (left to right) Ryan Clark, RJ Gritter, Devin McGrath) (Youth Ambassador RJ Gritter and Devin McGrath with their Anubis airplanes) The F3P US team trials were held during the Northeast Electric Festival on March 21st-23rd. This was the first team selection tournament for […]
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Amazingly detailed 1/60th scale model of a Boeing 777-300ER built from manila folders
WIRED has called 22 year old Iaconi-Stewart “the world’s best paper plane maker”, and the man himself has said his work was inspired by an effort to “push the limits of what could be done” with manila folders. Read all about the model, which took 10,000 hours to complete, and […]
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Members Are Saving Big With Nationwide Insurance
The newly launched Nationwide Insurance affinity program is already providing AMA members with big savings on their insurance. Hundreds of AMA members have signed up for Nationwide’s lower auto, motorcycle, and RV insurance premiums. These special premiums are only for AMA members. It’s a win-win situation for you and for […]
Continue readingAMA Scholarship Deadline Extended to February 10th!
Due to the extreme weather many have recently experienced, we are extending the Academy of Model Aeronautics Scholarship application deadline to February 10th, 2014. The AMA is aware that schools in some parts of the country have been closed due to inclement weather, making it difficult, and in some cases impossible, to […]
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