Students from around the country visited Oshkosh, Wisconsin, during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2024, July 22-28, but it wasn’t just to see the world’s largest aviation celebration. Instead, they were there to prove their aviation and engineering prowess by competing in the UAS4STEM finals. In the Advanced category, Some […]
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EAA AeroEducate Connection
By Kyle Jaracz, AMA Education Director | kylej@modelaircraft.org Trying to keep a secret just between us that I wrote about in the last education column apparently didn’t work so well. To the many who wrote and called in to follow up on the resources mentioned in that column, thanks for […]
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I Fly AMA Video Series
Do you know someone new to AMA? Maybe your club has recently welcomed a new batch of members. AMA introduces a new series of short videos perfect for individuals new to AMA and model aviation. Less than 2 minutes each, the five videos can be shared on social media or […]
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Taking Flight: model aviation events can engage your community
Hosting a model aviation event can be a fantastic way for AMA members to connect with your local community and share the fun of the hobby with newcomers. This month, we’d like to highlight an upcoming AMA-sanctioned event that also aims to showcase the educational value of model aviation in […]
Continue readingAMA SIG U.S. Drone Soccer Announces National Launch of Student Leagues
U.S. Drone Soccer has recently been officially recognized as an AMA Special Interest Group. This SIG has a strong focus on youth education and announced, this month, the national launch of student leagues in Colorado, New York and Ohio. What exactly is Drone Soccer? The mission of U.S. Drone Soccer […]
Continue readingJr. Camp Flight Pack Training for Volunteers
If you are looking for STEM education resources for youth between 5-13 years of age, the Jr. Camp Flight Pack from the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) could be the perfect resource for you. In my experience, most people are highly interested in the subject of flight. The Jr. Camp […]
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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 […]
Continue readingAMA Air – Season 6 Episode 9 – LIVE – May 1st, 2020
We are going LIVE on Facebook and YouTube for another episode of AMA Air. Come find out the latest updates for the Outdoor Nats, discover some exciting changes to Camp AMA 2020, and learn how you can relive #AMAExpo! LINKS from the Episode: https://www.modelaviation.com/brodak-flyin-2018 Outdoor Nats decision to be made […]
Continue readingAMA Air is going LIVE! – Season 6 Episode 8 – April 15th, 2020
Come hang out LIVE with Matt and Claire as they discuss a breaking announcement about the AMA Nats and special interviews with Joe Vermillion of Balsa USA, Mandee Mikulski, from the AMA Foundation, and Kyle Jaracz, Education Director of the AMA. LINKS from the Episode: https://www.modelaircraft.org/site-grant https://www.modelaircraft.org/tag https://www.modelaircraft.org/covid-19 https://www.collections.modelaircraft.org https://www.modelaviation.com/digital […]
Continue readingAMA Air – Season 6 Episode 7 – April 1st, 2020
Matt and Claire are working remotely, but still hosting AMA Air! Tune in as they chat about working from home, the #AMAHop on Facebook, and what COVID-19 means for your canceled or postponed RC Event fees. All that and more on this episode of AMA Air! LINKS from the episode: […]
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