For Immediate Release: Sept. 23, 2015 Contact: Liz McBain, media@knowbeforeyoufly.org, (202) 777- 3511 WASHINGTON —Helicopter Association International (HAI) is the latest supporter of the Know Before You Fly campaign, an initiative to promote the safe and responsible use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). “For the past 60 years, HAI has […]
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IRCHA 2015 International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association event panoramics!
IRCHA is one of the largest Model Aviation events in the world.. Held annually at AMA’s International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana. Each year we see photos and videos shared all over the web. Here are a few Panoramics sent to us from one of the attendees.. Panoramics created by […]
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We Need Your Support for the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 (PBOR2)
Many AMA members are full-scale pilots, know someone that is a full-scale pilot, or aspire to someday become a full-scale pilot. If you fit into one of these categories, or if you’re simply an aviation enthusiast, this message is for you. AMA and the general aviation community are asking for […]
Continue readingNational Youth Leadership Award Winner Hunter Jones tells about his Camp AMA Experience
My roommate, Andrew Sites, and I with our aircraft Camp AMA 2015 was a one of the greatest experiences of my life, offering campers the opportunity to form long lasting friendships and to improve their skills as pilots. But before I continue, let me introduce myself. My name is Hunter […]
Continue readingAMA Leader Member Summer Report
Written by Rusty Kennedy, Chairman, Leader Member Development Committee Leader Members have an excellent record of voting and replying to AMA requests for information. More than 50% vote on bylaw changes and reply to surveys. This is an impressive record. This is an AMA vice president election year for District […]
Continue readingAGENCIES URGE PUBLIC NOT TO FLY DRONES OVER OR NEAR WILDFIRES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND DISRUPTION OF SUPPRESSION OPERATIONS
BOISE, IDAHO – After members of the public flying drones disrupted wildfire operations in southern California twice this week, federal, state, and local wildfire managers are again urging the public not to fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), often referred to as “drones,” within or near wildfires to ensure firefighter safety […]
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RC Models, Small Unmanned Drones to Fly at Pioneer During AirVenture
EAA Airventure 2015 Policy established for those who want to participate If you’re eager to see some of the fun of RC model aircraft flight, a new sUAS/drone/model aircraft area will allow these hobby activities to take place at Oshkosh – or if you’d like to fly your own – […]
Continue readingAMA officer nominations are due by June 19
Nominations for the offices of AMA vice presidents in Districts II, IV, VI, VIII, and X are due at AMA Headquarters by June 19, 2015. Any AMA Open Member may submit a nomination. Vice president nominees must be current AMA Leader Members and reside in the district they wish to […]
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AMA Members offered promotional discount for EAA AirVenture
Through our partnership with the EAA, all AMA members can purchase discount daily tickets to AirVenture July 20 – July 26, 2015. The AMA member cost for a daily ticket is $35, a savings of $7 off the regular price of $42. AMA discount tickets can be purchased online only through AirVenture. AMA members […]
Continue readingWant to fly drones? Learn the ropes before you take to the skies
Washington Examiner OPINION: TECHNOLOGY ANDY KANE Drones are a growing part of our lives — they’re on television and everywhere in the news. And on Sunday June 14, model aircraft enthusiasts from across the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metro area will gather at UAS Academy in Fairfax, Va., for RoboFest 2015. […]
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