A common thing to hear in the news in the last few years has been the hot issue of drone safety. When flying a drone near a wildfire, it can often be very dangerous. Drones fly at the same level where helicopter water drops and smokejumper para cargo occur and […]
Continue readingNASA Space Shuttle Commander to Speak at AMA Expo East
For Immediate Release: February 15, 2017 Contact: media@modelaircraft.org, (202) 777-3509 **MEDIA ADVISORY** NASA SPACE SHUTTLE COMMANDER ROBERT “HOOT” GIBSON TO SPEAK AT AMA EXPO EAST IN SECAUCUS, NJ FEBRUARY 24 – 26 Weekend event includes Home School Day and opportunities to learn about, fly and buy model […]
Continue readingAMA Member John Ellias sets new World Record
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, FAI – The World Air Sports Federation, has ratified the following Class F (Model Aircraft) World record : ================================================ Claim number : 17911 Sub-class : F3 Open / Radio Control Flight Category : Glider Type of record : Distance in a straight line: 156 Course/location : Pioche, Nevada […]
Continue readingFAI leaders visit AMA Headquarters
AMA would like to thank our guests from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) for visiting the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana, home of the AMA Headquarters, during the weekend of November 11, 2016. Several AMA leaders met with FAI representatives, including FAI President Frits Brink, FAI Secretary General Susanne […]
Continue reading2017 AMA Election Results *Updated*
**UPDATED** AMA President Richard Hanson – 8026 votes Lawrence Tougas – 4902 votes Eric Williams – 3593 votes Frank Tiano (write-in) – 940 votes District I Vice President Andy Argenio (Incumbent) – 873 votes District V Vice President Robert Brogdon – 1975 votes District IX Vice President Jim Tiller (Incumbent) […]
Continue readingAMA Members Save $75 on UAV Ground School’s FAA Part 107 Test Preparation
AMA members can now prepare for the FAA Part 107 exam and save $75 off the $249 preparation program price through Gold Seal UAV Ground School. The special exclusive price for AMA members only is $174! Just enter the promo code: AMA. Learn more about the program by taking the […]
Continue reading1st FAI International Drone Conference and Expo announced for 2017
FAI will hold an International Conference and Expo on drones in 2017, focusing on three areas: sports, innovation and safety. Drone technology, also called ‘unmanned aircraft systems’, is developing rapidly, with many new stakeholders coming into the aviation space. The development of drone technology for business and industry has coincided […]
Continue readingNew Model Aircraft World Record
FAI – Fédération Aéronautique Internationale has ratified the following Class F (Model Aircraft) World record: Claim number: 17828 Sub-class: F5 Open / Radio Control Flight Category: Helicopter Group: Electrical Motor Type of record: Distance to goal and return: 202 Course/location: California Valley, CA (USA) Performance: 50,08 km Pilot: John A. […]
Continue readingWorld premiere of The Drone Invasion documentary
David and Sarah Oneal, hosts of That Drone Show, announced the date of the world premiere of The Drone Invasion documentary. DRONE INVASION PRESS RELEASE The premiere will take place at 5.30pm on Friday 23 September 2016 at the Downtown Film Festival Los Angeles (DTLA Film Festival). It will be held […]
Continue readingAnother Successful Indiana Warbird Campaign Event
The Indiana Warbird Campaign was held September 1-3. The event had a record number of registered pilots and a record number of spectators in its thirteen years of existence. The Dawn Patrol that was held each morning was a huge success and all the pilots were pleased. The Indiana Warbird […]
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