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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AMA Air – Season 6 Episode 9 – LIVE – May 1st, 2020
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!
Continue readingAMA Air is going LIVE! – Season 6 Episode 8 – April 15th, 2020
Come hang out LIVE with Matt and Claire as they discuss a breaking announcement about the AMA Nats and special interviews with Joe Vermillion of Balsa USA, Mandee Mikulski, from the AMA Foundation, and Kyle Jaracz, Education Director of the AMA. LINKS from the Episode: https://www.modelaircraft.org/site-grant https://www.modelaircraft.org/tag https://www.modelaircraft.org/covid-19 https://www.collections.modelaircraft.org https://www.modelaviation.com/digital […]
Continue readingAMA Podcast – Ep 30 – AMA Member Benefits with Erin Dobbs
So, just what can the AMA do for you? Today, Erin Dobbs joins the show to detail all of the benefits that members of the AMA can take advantage of!
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AMA Podcast Ep 29 – Large Model Aircraft with Damon Atwood
On this week’s show, Damon Atwood joins in to talk about building large model aircraft and why he got involved with creating video content on social media.
Links:
Take a look at Damon’s work at https://atwoodaviation.net/
Visit Damon’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/dag214
Find the free PDF downloads of Model Aviation at https://modelaviation.com/digital
Check out the AMA Hop at https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/blog/staying-connected-ama-facebook-hop/