I’m back from the long drive home from Georgia to Texas after attending the annual Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association (GAMA) and their Southeastern Model Show (SMS), aka “The Perry Swap Meet” in Perry, Georgia. This was my second trip to this “Super Bowl of Swap Meets” along with my good […]
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2025 FAI F5J World Championships for electric powered thermal duration gliders
The 2025 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) F5J World Championships for electric powered thermal duration gliders is underway in Cordoba, Argentina, with Team USA among the 18 countries competing. Hosted by Argentina, there are 12 junior and 60 senior pilots competing in this high stakes competition that runs through Saturday. According […]
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Casa Grande RC Flyers Holds Annual Air Show
The Casa Grande RC Flyers, and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) award-winning club and airfield, will hold its 11th annual air show on Saturday March 8, 2025, at their airfield located at 2725 S. Isom Road in Casa Grande. This year’s air show will benefit the Hospice Charitable Fund of […]
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Club Corner: AMA Grant Supports Media Coverage
Did you know that your club could receive money if it entices the local media to cover an event? The Club Recognition and Reward Grant can help grow your club and build community relations. Here are two recent videos and one newspaper article that you can use as examples of […]
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Nominations for Ama President and Districts I, V, And IX
Nominations for AMA president and vice presidents in Districts I, V, and IX are due at the Headquarters of the Academy of Model Aeronautics by June 19, 2025. Any AMA Adult member may submit a nomination. All nominations must be electronically submitted to AMA Headquarters via email to Katie Perry […]
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Protecting Your Freedom to Fly
Protecting your freedom to fly model aircraft is the foundation of our government advocacy efforts. We work with legislators at the local, state, and federal levels and engage with the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Federal Communications Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Homeland Security so your voice […]
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AMA Air – Interview with UASidekick COO Jason Cansler / AMA Chartered Club Toolkit
Introduction to AMA Air and Key Announcements 🔹 00:00: The hosts, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray, introduce the show and highlight key topics, including the AMA Chartered Club Toolkit and their partnership with UASidekick. They also celebrate the 10th anniversary of AMA Air with a retrospective of past interviews, including […]
Continue readingClub Corner: Chartered Club Renewal Season Underway
Have you renewed your club online or returned the renewal documents to AMA Headquarters? If you answered yes, thank you! If you just realized you have been procrastinating, it’s not too late! Renewing your club charter with AMA is now easier and faster than ever! Complete the process online at […]
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2024 AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees Expanded
By Katie Perry | katiep@modelaircraft.org THE AMA MODEL AVIATION Hall of Fame has recognized AMA members for their outstanding contributions to the hobby of model aviation since 1969. Members are nominated by their family and friends for this prestigious award. AMA evaluates these nominees on their developmental and administrative accomplishments, […]
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AMA Launches Club Toolkit as Part of Growth Initiative
At the request of AMA President Rich Hanson, District III Associate Vice President Mark Feist is leading a membership growth initiative. Working closely with the AMA executive director and members of the AMA Executive Council, an AMA Growth and Retention Plan and team have been created. The team is developing several […]
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