By Rob Kurek | Communications Director Did you know that US Drone Soccer shares a partnership with the AMA? Perhaps you are not even familiar with drone soccer. https://www.dronesoccer.us/ In essence, it’s a fast-paced event using drones and borrowing from the rules of soccer, all while embracing STEM education and […]
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2024 Nats Registration now open!
Registration is now open, so make your plans to attend now! To register for the 2024 Nats, visit the online Nats registration. The Outdoor Nats takes place July 7 through August 9 this year. To make RV camping reservations at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC), visit our online camping reservation […]
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2024 AMA National Fun Fly
By Stephen Haston The 2024 AMA National Fun Fly will be a celebration unlike any other! A combination of a traditional fun-fly and a community day, this free event will uplift the vibrant community of model aviation enthusiasts. The vision for the 2024 AMA National Fun Fly, set for June […]
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AMA’s Flight Kit Initiative
Education Through Aviation By Kyle Jaracz, AMA Education Director | kylej@modelaircraft.org Thanks to the hard work and initiative of AMA’s Education team and the AMA Foundation staff, we’re thrilled to announce the award of a Ball Brothers Foundation grant that will benefit the local community of AMA’s International Aeromodeling Center […]
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Former AMA President Don Lowe Passes
With great sadness, we report the passing of former AMA President Donald (Don) Lowe. He was an AMA Fellow, the 21st president of AMA, and the 21st AMA Life Member. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy to the hobby, the organization, and aviation in general. He was 98. More information […]
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AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame
AMA is excited to announce that the following seven individuals were inducted into the 2023 AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame class: Tom Cook, Robert “Hoot” Gibson, Frank Kagele, Walter “Walt” Moucha, Jerald “Jerry” Murphy, Mike Welshans, and Joyce Hager. Look for more information about the winners in the February […]
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2024 FAI F1D World Championships for Indoor Model Aircraft
National Free Flight Society (NFFS) President David Lindley provided the following report about the upcoming Indoor Free Flight World Championships: The US F1D team is preparing once again to return to the 2024 F1D World Championships in Slanic, Romania March 23-26, 2024. Since 1961, Team USA has had an incredible […]
Continue readingAMA Club Charter Renewal Season
The Club Services department is gearing up for the club charter renewal season, and we wanted to take a moment to give thanks to all the past, current, and future club officers. We appreciate the time and effort that each of you put forth to allow your fellow club members […]
Continue readingGrants, scholarship deadlines loom for February
Early February marks an important time for key AMA deadlines. Grants: Don’t forget that the 2024 Flying Site Improvement Grant and Take off And Grow Grant will close soon! Clubs are encouraged to apply through the online application before the deadline of 11:59 P.M. EST on Thursday, February 1! Preview […]
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AMA Members Enjoy Their First Flights of 2024
We asked members to share their first flights of the year. Here is a sample of what we received. Our club; Fresno Radio Modelers, Charter #692, has had a “Flight into the New Year” every year starting in 1999 as parody to the Y2K “bug”. Members, wives and family, gather at […]
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