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Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson is a lifelong modeler, but more importantly, a retired Air Force officer, member of the 332nd Red Tail Fighter group, WWII POW and Tuskegee Airman Col. Jefferson discusses some of his experiences during WWII, including being shot down by German forces over France, as well as how model aviation helped him prepare for his service as a pilot in the Army Air Corps.

A portion of this extended interview originally aired on the pilot episode of AMA Air in October 2015.

AMA Podcast: Ep 37 – Tiny Whoop with Jesse Perkins

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June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 Mark Benson No comments

Jesse Perkins, founder and creator of the Tiny Whoop, joins the AMA Podcast to talk about the origin of the most whimsical aircraft in model aviation, the Tiny Whoop.

AMA Air – Season 6 Episode 11 – LIVE – June 1st, 2020

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June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 dillonc@modelaircraft.org No comments

Matt and Claire are streaming LIVE on this episode of AMA Air on Monday, June 1, at 2 p.m. EDT. This episode will feature an update on changes to Indiana Warbird Campaign, a couple of stories from I Fly AMA, and some great news for Scholarship Recipients and TAG Grant […]

AMA Career Center “Ask the Expert”

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 No comments

AMA members have access to Career Resources, available within the AMA Career Center. Here, members can “Ask the Expert” and connect with career coaches and résumé writers who can offer valuable insight and ideas as they navigate the job search process. This service provides members an opportunity to connect with […]

AMA Campground Reopening and Policies

May 21, 2020May 24, 2022 7 comments

In coordination with the state of Indiana, AMA’s campground is scheduled to open on May 22, 2020. Since the museum and AMA headquarters will be remain closed to the public and members, we will be managing camping through phone-in registration. During normal business hours call 765-287-1256, ext. 261 prior to […]

AMA Remembers President Emeritus Robert L. “Bob” Brown

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 No comments

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) remembers President Emeritus Robert L. “Bob” Brown for his deep love for model aviation, as well as his many contributions and service to AMA. Bob sadly passed away after a brief illness on May 14, 2020. “Bob’s contributions to […]

Storing Large Models

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 No comments

Models airplanes are graceful in the air, but often can be clunky, bulky, and hard to handle on the ground. These characteristics make finding a method of storing a large number of them rather difficult, especially when preservation needs, something such as protecting them from light, dust, pests, and bad handling come into play. At the […]

AMA Podcast ep-35 local hobby shops with toys forever models hobbies

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May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 Mark Benson No comments

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/

What to Expect at AMA Jr. Camp

May 15, 2020June 12, 2020 5 comments

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 […]

AMA Air – Season 6 Episode 10 – LIVE – May 15th, 2020

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May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 dillonc@modelaircraft.org No comments

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 Podcast: EP 38 – Lt Col Alexander Jefferson