Safety has been part of AMA since the organization’s founding in 1936. AMA’s Safety Programming remains at the forefront for model aviation activities of all types, from Free Flight to drones. In 1996, the National Safety Council, a public service organization and fellow nonprofit, established June as National Safety Month. […]
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2026: A Year of AMA Milestone Events
This year, AMA will celebrate several significant milestone events. The 100th running of the National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats) sponsored by Du-Bro begins July 5. This is the 30th year the Nats has been held at the IAC in Muncie, Indiana. On July 6-7, 1996, unique event called the Celebration of […]
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The Benefits of Visiting the Staff at the IAC in Muncie
By Larry Erbach, President, Chain-O-Lakes Eagles RC Flying Club Stepping into my new role as club president in January 2025, one of our members encouraged me to personally visit the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana. The goal was simple: introduce myself, learn what I could, and strengthen our […]
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Joe Nall Week Concludes
The weather was great and the flying, as usual, was spectacular. Fellowship brought together more than 1,000 pilots and more than 15,000 spectators from all over the country. Joe Nall Week is held annually at Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, South Carolina, and is often described as the “Oshkosh of […]
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How Joining an AMA Club Helps You Learn RC Flying Faster
If you’re trying to learn RC flying, you might be wondering: What’s the fastest way to get better? You can go at it alone, or you can surround yourself with people who have already done it. Based on real AMA member feedback, one thing is clear: Joining a club dramatically […]
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The 2026 F2 World Championships Have Come to a Close
By Melvin SchuetteUPDATED 5/18/2026 On Friday, May 8, everything ended. F2A (Speed) flew its last round; F2B (Aerobatics) flew its last round of the top fifteen fly off; F2C (Team Race) flew its second semifinal and final races; and F2D (Combat) flew its final matches to determine the overall winner. […]
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AMA Air // National Records Set in Free Flight
This month’s episode of AMA Air is sponsored by Malibu Shirts Control Line World Cup of Australia – (1:48) The 2026 Control Line World Cup of Australia took place April 29th through May 2nd, just before the 2026 FAI F2 World Championships for Control Line were to take place. While the World Championships were still ongoing at the time of recording AMA […]
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Changes to Model Aviation Subscription Policy
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is committed to delivering high-quality Model Aviation magazine content that informs, inspires, and connects our community of aeromodelers. Because of rising production and distribution costs, AMA will implement a $10 annual fee for eligible members who choose to receive the print edition of Model […]
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NATS REWIND Part 4: The Navy Nats 1948-1972
Editor’s note: The following article first appeared in the November 2011 issue of Model Aviation as part of the ongoing “History Preserved” series from the National Model Aviation Museum. For 25 years, the National Model Airplane Meet, National A.M.A. Model Airplane Meet, or National Model Airplane Championships—now known simply as […]
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The AMA National Fun Fly Returns in 2026
View from HQ By Tyler Dobbs, AMA Executive DirectorAs seen in the May 2026 issue of Model Aviation. THE AMA NATIONAL FUN FLY is back and ready once again to bring fun to the flying field! Join fellow RC enthusiasts on June 25-28 at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in […]
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