Real ideas from clubs across the country Growing a model aviation club isn’t about one big idea—it’s about doing a lot of small things well, consistently. In our recent webinar, we pulled together insights from experienced club leaders and AMA staff to highlight what’s actually working today. Whether your club […]
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What It’s Like to Be a Youth AMA Member
For many young people, model aviation starts with a simple interest. An airplane. A drone. A question. How do I get started? For youth members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), that curiosity quickly turns into something more. It Starts with Interest “Planning for aviation, hence wanting to join […]
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How Joining an AMA Club Helps You Learn RC Flying Faster
If you’re trying to learn RC flying, you might be wondering: What’s the fastest way to get better? You can go at it alone, or you can surround yourself with people who have already done it. Based on real AMA member feedback, one thing is clear: Joining a club dramatically […]
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AMA Air // On Location at the 2025 Nats!
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray are joined by Terry Dunn on location at the 2025 National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats) to discuss this year’s competition, preview EAA’s AirVenture held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin later this month, announce an exciting giveaway in partnership with Zap Glue, and […]
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AMA Air // Model Aviation Magazine 50th Anniversary — Joe Nall Week 2025 Recap
This month’s episode of AMA Air is sponsored by XSRC HSDJETSUSA. On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray recap Joe Nall Week 2025, interview Executive Editor-in-Chief Jay Smith about Model Aviation Magazine’s upcoming 50th anniversary celebration, provide the results of the 2025 indoor free flight Nats, […]
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AMA Air // Flying Sites Granted Higher Altitudes — AMA Names New Executive Director
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray discuss a recent National Authorization granting AMA clubs in Class G airspace higher flying altitudes, announce the new Executive Director of the AMA, interview Catalina Muchnick about Montana Drone Safety Day, and much more!
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AMA Air // What to Expect at Joe Nall Week 2025
This month’s episode of AMA Air is sponsored by XSRC HSDJETSUSA. On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray announce the results of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) F5J World Championships for Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders, talk with Triple Tree Aerodrome Executive Director Robb Williams about […]
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AMA Air – Interview with UASidekick COO Jason Cansler / AMA Chartered Club Toolkit
Introduction to AMA Air and Key Announcements 🔹 00:00: The hosts, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray, introduce the show and highlight key topics, including the AMA Chartered Club Toolkit and their partnership with UASidekick. They also celebrate the 10th anniversary of AMA Air with a retrospective of past interviews, including […]
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Youth in Aviation
Training future pilots at the Borinquen R/C Modeler’s Club in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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