During the Covid-19 pandemic, many local hobby shops have had to think outside the box to maintain their business. Brandon Mundell, owner of Toys Forever Models & Hobbies joins the show to discuss some of the new practices his business is taking to service his customers. https://toysforeverhobbies.com/
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What to Expect at AMA Jr. Camp
The Academy of Model Aeronautics’ Education department is pleased to present AMA Jr. Camp this year! In lieu of an in-person experience, the AMA Jr. Camp will be fully virtual, and lessons will cater to youth ages 5–12 to provide a fun and educational introduction to the concepts of aviation. In the afternoons, we will host conversations with aviation professionals […]
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AMA Air – Season 6 Episode 10 – LIVE – May 15th, 2020
Matt and Claire are streaming LIVE on this episode of AMA Air on Friday, May 15th at 2 p.m. EDT. CLICK HERE to go to YouTube and set a reminder to watch LIVE! Featuring the latest updates for Camp AMA, I Fly AMA announcements, and a guest appearance by Model […]
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AMA Jr. Camp
The in-person Camp AMA 2020 Experience has changed from an in-person gathering to a virtual experience this year. We’re calling it the “AMA Jr. Camp.” This will be a fun, preparatory course for youth ages 5-12, to learn model aviation fundamentals that will help to prepare them for advanced aeromodeling opportunities in the future. Virtual […]
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Let’s Build: Mulitrotors
Mark your calendars, set that reminder or click that notification. Let’s build multirotors! Join AMA’s Digital Experience Lead and Executive Producer of AMA Air, Dillon Carpenter, live Tuesday, May 12 at 2 p.m., as he builds out a ReadyMade RC Strix Screech multirotor frame. Learn the basics of soldering, programming, […]
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AMA Podcast Ep – 33 Eric Boehm, Curator at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Lifelong modeler and curator at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City joins the podcast this week to talk about growing up in the hobby, his 20 years in the Air Force and to tell some stories from his time working on board The Intrepid.
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We are going LIVE on Facebook and YouTube for another episode of AMA Air. Come find out the latest updates for the Outdoor Nats, discover some exciting changes to Camp AMA 2020, and learn how you can relive #AMAExpo! LINKS from the Episode: https://www.modelaviation.com/brodak-flyin-2018 Outdoor Nats decision to be made […]
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The Academy of Model Aeronautics is Hiring!
We currently have open positions available with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) in Muncie, Indiana. If you are interested in applying, please visit www.modelaircraft.org/employment or email your résumé Human Resources Director April Johnson at aprilj@modelaircraft.org. Foundation Director (reports to the AMA Executive Director) Actively collaborate with the Foundation Board of Directors and AMA Executive Director to implement, perform, and evaluate […]
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View from HQ – 04/22/2020 – Projects at home
Join Chad for the latest View from HQ as we continue to work from home and find ways to enjoy our hobby!
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AMA Podcast Ep – 31 Model Aviation Simulators
Join AMA Education Director Kyle Jaracz and Model Aviation Executive Editor Jay Smith as we discuss the various model aviation simulators and how they can improve your skills!
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