As the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup builds and the world celebrates top-level competition, model aviation is gearing up for its own moment in the spotlight. Starting in May, the US will send teams of skilled pilots to compete around the world in Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Championships. The journey begins at Whiteman Park in […]
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Leader Club Renewal Reminder: March 31
It’s time for your club to renew your Leader Club status for 2026! As a friendly reminder, Leader Club renewals cannot be processed until your Club Charter has been renewed for 2026. That doesn’t mean you can’t submit it early; if you do, it will be added to a list that is checked daily. You can renew online here or in the next week you should receive a mailed […]
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Date Selected For National Model Aviation Day 2026
THE AMA FOUNDATION is excited to announce that the date for National Model Aviation Day 2026 has been selected! While it might seem early in the year for this announcement, we know that AMA clubs across the country want to plan their National Model Aviation Day events well in advance. […]
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NATS REWIND Part 1: A Short History of the NATS
Editor’s note: To celebrate the 100th Nats, AMA will be running the “Nats Rewind” series showcasing the history of the event. The following is an article that was originally published in a 2011 supplemental edition of Model Aviation that celebrated AMA’s 75th anniversary. AM I THE BEST? For those aeromodelers […]
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Remembering Tim Jesky
The AMA is saddened to share the news that Tim Jesky (AJ Aircraft) passed away on January 15th. Tim was a wonderful ambassador for the AMA and our hobby, and above all, a truly kind and generous person. Tim served as AMA District VII Vice President, was a member of […]
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THE 2026 FAI F4 Scale Team Has Been Selected
Team USA will be traveling to Buckminster, United Kingdom, in July 2026 to participate in the FAI F4 Scale World Championships. Following a successful performance at the 2024 FAI F4 Scale World Championships in Romania, the team is eager to return to the international stage. For the 2026 event, we […]
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Large Model Aircraft and Gas Turbine Programs
During its meeting on October 25, 2025, the Executive Council approved a modest adjustment to the processing fees for Large Model Airplane/Helicopter permits and turbine waiver applications. We understand that any increase in cost is unwelcome, and the decision was made only after extensive discussion and careful consideration. Inflation and […]
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AMA Air // Discussing the FCC Foreign UAS Ban
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray are joined by AMA Executive Director Tyler Dobbs and AMA President Greg Stone to discuss the recent FCC Foreign UAS ban, announce the newest inductees into the AMA Hall of Fame, provide key dates for several upcoming deadlines, and much […]
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2026 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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AMA Members Enjoy Their First Flights of 2026
Read on to hear about these members first flight of the new year! Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club Our Club, the Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club (DEMAFC), in South East Idaho conducts an annual Freeze Fly. We all gather at a local park, Community Park, and fly some […]
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