More than two dozen Indoor Free Flight pilots convened for the third annual Jim Richmond Open, named for the eight-time world champion. The event took place on March 26-27 at the historic West Baden Springs Hotel in West Baden Springs, Indiana. The beautiful domed atrium saw pilots flying various classes […]
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Helicopter designed by AMA member makes historic flight on Mars
Many modelers take great pride in seeing something they have built successfully take off and fly then come in for a smooth landing. For one AMA member, one of his creations is expected to do the same—except its maiden flight will take place on Mars.
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AMA Air – Season 6 Episode 6 – March 15th, 2020
In the sixth episode of season 6, Matt and Claire discuss Tiny Drones and the National Museum of the United States Air Force, a club that’s improving their flying site, and important information about the Weak Signals Toledo Show.
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AMA Air – Season 6 Episode 5 – March 1st, 2020
In the fifth episode of season 6, Matt and Claire discuss what members can expect now that the NPRM Comment Period is almost over. Learn what the AMA will be doing in the meantime and when you can expect to hear results about the comment period. LINKS from the episode: […]
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AMA Air – Season 6 Episode 4 – February 15th, 2020
In the fourth episode of season 6, Matt and Claire talk about Top Gear’s James May’s ties to model aviation, a couple of stand-out youth members who have been active in the I Fly AMA Facebook group, and how you can participate in the Nats competition for free! #IFLYAMA LINKS: […]
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AMA Air – Season 6, Episode 3 – February 1st, 2020
In the third episode of season 6, Matt and Claire give some helpful tips on how you can craft an impactful comment to the FAA regarding the NPRM. Claire shares a few details about the totally refreshed Camp AMA and some details on how to compete in a UAS STEM […]
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AMA Podcast Ep 18 – National Free Flight Society President, David Lindley
This week, the new president of the National Free Flight Society, David Lindley, stops by the studio to talk about all things free flight. We discuss how he got started in modeling, what it’s like to compete in indoor free flight, and how we can get youth more interested in the oldest form of model aviation!
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AMA Air – Season 6, Episode 2 – January 15th, 2020
It’s the second episode of the new AMA Air! In this episode of AMA Air, hear about some important clarifications that the AMA has learned since the FAA NPRM for Remote ID was released. Also, do you want to #FixTheFence at your flying site? Find out how by watching this […]
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2019 World Championship for Free Flight Models to be held in the US
During the recent Plenary meeting of the FAI/CIAM the Academy of Model Aeronautics won the bid to host the FAI 2019 F1ABC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP for Free Flight Models. The location of the event will be the Bisonnette Mirage Field in Lost Hills, California, with the event scheduled to commence on the […]
Continue reading2017 World Championship USA FAI Free Flight Team
The current United States FAI Free Flight team is preparing to compete in the World Championships at Szentes, Hungary on Aug 9 through Aug 11, 2017. The AMA and the Team Selection Program’s financial support doesn’t cover the entire World Champion team costs. Therefore, we seek donations to make up […]
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