Passionate about building model aircraft? October is AMA’s Build Month. Two weeks ago, we asked members to share their build projects with us. See what some of our members hope to build or are currently building! It’s what I am building now.. From Plans… 104″ wingspan Sea Fury know as […]
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Remembering Hazel Sig-Hester: A Pioneer of Flight and Model Aviation
Statement from the Academy of Model Aeronautics on the Passing of Hazel Sig-Hester The Academy of Model Aeronautics extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Hazel Sig-Hester, who recently passed away. Hazel was a cherished member of the aviation and model aviation communities and was a key […]
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Zap Glue – 2 Part Epoxy
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AMA Air 10th Anniversary
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray are joined by special guests Tyler Dobbs, Rob Kurek, and Erin Dobbs to discuss the origins of the show and look at behind the scenes bloopers in celebration of AMA Air’s 10th Anniversary! Lee also provides a recap of […]
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AMA Attends 2025 NRHSA Table-Top Expo
More than 210 vendors, including AMA, attended the 2025 National Retail Hobby Stores Association (NRHSA) Table-Top Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 28 to October 1. The NRHSA Table-Top Expo is produced in partnership with Hobby Merchandiser magazine and held at The Orleans Hotel and Casino. AMA is a Gold Partner […]
Continue readingZap Glue – Thread Locker
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Get Ready for AMA Build Month!
Tomorrow kicks off AMA Build Month—a celebration of the passion and craftsmanship members have for building model aircraft. Do you have a build story you would like to share? Send a brief write-up and a photo of the model to rkurek@modelaircraft.org and we will consider publishing it in a future […]
Continue readingZap Glue – Canopy Glue
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Continue readingZap Glue – Plastic Model Cement
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2026 AMA Nats Logo Revealed
Below is our new logo for the 2026 AMA Nats! This logo represents the legacy behind celebrating the event’s 100th running of the event. Perhaps this will inspire members to attend the historic event at the AMA International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana. Dates and registration information can be […]
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