AMA has partnered with Horizon Hobby to offer an RC pilot training program for those new to the hobby. The Horizon Hobby RC Flight School has a team of coaches across the country who have volunteered to help teach the fundamentals of flight. Anyone who wants to learn how to […]
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AMA and EAA Young Eagles Build and Fly
For many of today’s experienced modelers, their early years of aeromodeling included building. Aircraft did not come out of the box ready to fly, and there was no such thing as a foamie. Building aircraft taught them how to use tools, which glues worked best, and how to cover their […]
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AMA Expo West to Kick Off National Drone Safety Awareness Week
POMONA, Calif. – The 2019 Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Expo West will take place at the Fairplex Exposition Complex in Pomona, California, on November 1-3. The event will kick off the inaugural National Drone Safety Awareness Week, a national campaign to educate the public about drone safety led by […]
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Casa Grande RC Flyers Winter Season
Expecting the return of the club’s winter membership and the area’s winter guests, the Casa Grande RC Flyers club is preparing for this coming season. Also, to facilitate the hundreds of visitors who attend the club’s many events, the city of Casa Grande installed informational directional signs at the intersections […]
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AMA Guide to Model Aviation at AirVenture
Your guide to Model Aviation at the largest air show in the world! AirVenture kicks off Monday July 22, 2019. KidVenture Kids can experience hands-on, educational, and fun aviation-based demonstrations and presentations. Twilight Flight Fest The evening program will also include the Patriot Parachute Team, Red Bull Air Force skydivers, […]
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AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame 2018 Class
Induction into the AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame is one of the most prestigious honors that an AMA member can receive. AMA is pleased to announce the 2018 inductees: Tim Dannels, Robert Dodgson, Mark Freeland, Robert Kopski, and the late Cliff Telford. Established in 1969 to recognize those who […]
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Everything you need to know about IMAC at Toledo
The International Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC) is offering novice classes! Experience a full-day flying event with the help and guidance of an experienced IMAC member. Learn how to properly set up and prepare for precision flying! Visit Booth #178 at the Toledo Show: R/C Model Expo, April 5-7, and attend […]
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AMA Podcast Ep 1 – Tournament of Champions
The International Tournament of Champions (TOC) was an invitation-only Radio Control Pattern/Aerobatics event that focused on challenging pilots and providing the best spectator experience possible. It was one of the only model aviation events to have cash prizes – and certainly the only one to have huge cash prizes – […]
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Remembering Dave Mathewson, AMA leader, member, and friend
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Dave Mathewson’s passing on Sunday, October 21. Dave was an ardent modeler, he loved the hobby, loved AMA, and served the AMA community for many years. Dave served on the Executive Council as the District ll vice president for […]
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