The US Outdoor Free Flight (FF) Team competed in the 2023 World Championships in Moncontour, France, on August 12-20. This was the first FF world championships since the implementation of a new rule that allows for a female fourth team member. The US women proved pivotal with Anat Goldstein and […]
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US Teams Excel in World Championships
A record number of world championships are taking place this summer, providing US teams a chance to prove they can compete against the “best of the best” that the world has to offer. At the AMA International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana, the FAI F3N World Championships for Helicopters […]
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Us Teams Head to Romania and the Netherlands
AMA wishes the US FAI F1E Free Flight (FF) and FAI F3D Pylon teams safe travels and good luck, as they head to Romania and the Netherlands, respectively. Team USA for FF is: Robert Sifleet, K. Peter Brocks, and Geralyn Jones. Team USA for Pylon is: William Neamura, Paul Gibeault, […]
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US Junior Free Flight World Championships
2022 FAI F1A & F1B World Championships in Bulgaria The National Free Flight Society (NFFS) is proud to announce the accomplishments of the US Junior Free Flight World Championship Team at the FAI World Championships, held July 25-30, in Pordim, Bulgaria. This is the first championship in four years due […]
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West Baden recognized as historic flying site
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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