The world’s largest air show, AirVenture, drew over 600,000 thousand aviation enthusiasts from around the world and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) was there to help celebrate this iconic event. Hosted by AMA partner, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, AirVenture spanned one week in what was one of the largest turnouts following the cancellation of the 2020 event because of COVID-19. AMA’s Matt Ruddick […]
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AMA Podcast Ep 70 – Sean Elliott: EAA’s VP of Advocacy and Safety
In this episode, EAA’s VP of Advocacy and Safety, Sean Elliott, stops by to talk about how the EAA and the AMA have worked so closely over the years to advocate for their respective memberships. Tyler Dobbs, AMA’s Government Affairs Director, also joins the conversation. This episode of the AMA […]
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AMA Guide to Model Aviation at AirVenture
Your guide to Model Aviation at the largest air show in the world! AirVenture kicks off Monday July 22, 2019. KidVenture Kids can experience hands-on, educational, and fun aviation-based demonstrations and presentations. Twilight Flight Fest The evening program will also include the Patriot Parachute Team, Red Bull Air Force skydivers, […]
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RC Models, Small Unmanned Drones to Fly at Pioneer During AirVenture
EAA Airventure 2015 Policy established for those who want to participate If you’re eager to see some of the fun of RC model aircraft flight, a new sUAS/drone/model aircraft area will allow these hobby activities to take place at Oshkosh – or if you’d like to fly your own – […]
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AMA Members offered promotional discount for EAA AirVenture
Through our partnership with the EAA, all AMA members can purchase discount daily tickets to AirVenture July 20 – July 26, 2015. The AMA member cost for a daily ticket is $35, a savings of $7 off the regular price of $42. AMA discount tickets can be purchased online only through AirVenture. AMA members […]
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Matt Chapman to Fly in ‘Formation’ with RC Plane
Matt Chapman appears to be flying in formation in his CAP 580 with a radio-controlled Extra 300 model, but they’re actually as much as 1,500 feet apart. Photo by Frank Knoll FULL-STORY >
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EAA has to pay FAA $447,000 for air traffic controllers for AirVenture
By Meg Jones of the Journal Sentinel The EAA AirVenture on Thursday completed a one-time agreement with the FAA over disputed charges for air traffic control services at the Oshkosh organization’s large aviation convention that starts in July. Last month the Federal Aviation Administration told EAA AirVenture officials the cost for air traffic […]
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AMA Volunteers introduce thousands to Model Flying at EAA’s KidVenture
Nearly 100 AMA members volunteer at EAA’s AirVenture each year. Here is a look at KidVenture which includes many different Aviation related activities including Control Line Model flying and Buddy Box RC model flying. learn more about EAA’s Airventure in OshKosh Wisconsin July 23-29, 2012
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AMA Ambassador Astronaut Hoot Gibson signing autographs at AMA booth at EAA’s AirVenture
Stop by the AMA booth located in the EAA museum July 24th from 2pm – 4pm AMA Ambassador Astronaut Hoot Gibson will be signing autographs. For more information about EAA’s Aventure visit www.airventure.org
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EAA’s Airventure July 23-29, 2012 OshKosh Wisconsin Jeff Nance will discuss how EAA Chapters can work with AMA clubs on Young Eagles days. Along with how model flying can keep young people interested and engaged in aviation especially after taking a Young Eagles flight. There will be examples of chapters […]
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