Fun, friends and fellowship—with an Annual Membership Meeting and AMA Foundation luncheon included—best describes the 2023 National Fun Fly (NFF). Nearly 100 members traveled from across the country to participate and share in the camaraderie of model aviation flying. “I feel the National Fun Fly was a huge success with […]
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The Navy Nats
Many members may not know that there was a time the Nats were supported by the US Navy. For those members who participated in those Nats, the fond memories and stories remain. Between 1948 and 1972, the US Navy allowed the AMA to hold Nats competitions on its’ Naval Air […]
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Joe Nall Week 2023 – Round Two!
Bucket List (noun): A list of the experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime. Example: “If you love model aviation, Joe Nall Week should be on your bucket list.” Truth be told, I had already checked off my Joe Nall Week bucket list […]
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AMA Chartered Clubs Serve as Community Connectors
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Chartered Club program started in the mid-1960s to create safe locations, flying fields, to help establish places to gather to enjoy the wonderful world of model aviation. The AMA Chartered Club program today charters more than 2,000 clubs in the US. The club flying […]
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There’s Still Time to Register for the National Fun Fly
Mark your calendars for June 23-25, 2023, for the AMA National Fun Fly, to be held at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana. Register to fly or to reserve swap shop or exhibitor space. The annual Membership Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 24. For the first […]
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We’re Hiring!
Aeromodeling Competitions have been a part of AMA since its inception in 1936. AMA staff, along with a host of volunteers, provide many services to help support and foster competitions in the US and beyond. AMA has a current opening for someone with a passion for Aeromodeling Competitions. This role […]
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AMA at Scott Air Force Base Airshow & STEM Expo
The Scott Air Force Base Airshow & STEM Expo was held May 13 – 14, 2023 at Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County, Illinois. The event was free to the public and drew over 60,000 attendees. The show included several airshow performers, headlined by the Blue Angels! The […]
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We’re Hiring!
Aeromodeling Competitions have been a part of AMA since its inception in 1936. AMA staff, along with a host of volunteers, provide many services to help support and foster competitions in the US and beyond. AMA has a current opening for someone with a passion for Aeromodeling Competitions. This role […]
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My Nats Story: Lee Ray
Back in the 70s, the first RC plane my father trained me to fly was a sailplane. He didn’t want me to fly a powered airplane until I could launch, fly, and land the airplane back at my feet. His explanation was simple—if I could do that, I’d always be […]
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Come Fly at the AMA IAC!
Did you know that AMA has more than 1,000 acres as part of the International Flying Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana? It is considered the largest model aviation flying site in the world. We also host the largest collection of model aviation aircraft and memorabilia at the AMA National Model […]
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