Robert Goyer A big part of American aviation culture is threatened by the rise of drones. Pilots of radio control models are justly concerned that increasingly drastic drone regulations might endanger their great hobby. And that matters to me and it should matter to you. Granted, the kinds of casualties […]
Continue readingRFTC: Help Teach New FPV/Multirotor Pilots to Fly with “Drone for the Holidays”
This holiday season, the number one gift under the tree is going to be a multirotor: large and small, for children young and old. This is a sure sign that our passion for this technology is going mainstream. In the long term, this is great news: the more people […]
Continue readingAcademy of Model Aeronautics recognizes Powell, Jackson County solid waste director
Jackson County solid waste director Ronda Powell was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Academy of Model Aeronautics for her on-going support of aero modeling. Members of the local AMA utilize the Jackson County Landfill on Seaman Road, which is managed by Powell, to promote development of model aviation […]
Continue readingCreating model airplanes is no ordinary hobby
Airborne Thayer Syme is a lifelong modeler, licensed private pilot and the editor of Flying Models magazine. He lives in Connecticut, where his supportive wife, Anne, allows him to indulge in his passion for aviation. Creating model airplanes is no ordinary hobby, and the aviation aficionados who fashion these labors of love and […]
Continue readingCamp AMA Sponsorship Opportunity Deadline Approaching
There are several sponsorship opportunities available for Camp AMA. Please check back frequently as new opportunities become available. The current opportunities are listed below. District IV: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia District IV will sponsor one youth member’s tuition to attend Camp AMA. All that is required to […]
Continue reading2014 is flying by-
Time just seems to fly by. The holiday season is just around the corner. AMA clubs and members are always trying to find creative ways to promote model aviation and their club. Halloween is coming up and it is one of the few days of the year when young people […]
Continue readingJim Rice Inducted into the AMA Hall Of Fame
I have had a chance to let my induction into the Academy of Model Aeronautics Hall of Fame soak in and I am still excited, humbled and surprised by the selection. I said during the presentation that I felt as if I did not belong among the greats in our […]
Continue readingSubscribe to Park Pilot by September 30 and get a FREE issue!
Are you interested in product reviews of small electric aircraft? How about flying tips and tricks? If so, then consider adding a subscription to Park Pilot — the magazine that inspires, informs, and instructs small-field and indoor aviators. Open AMA members can do so for only $9.95 a year. That’s […]
Continue readingIt’s that time again: Renew, vote, and support
On September 15 AMA’s annual membership renewal period will begin. All Open AMA members, excluding AMA Youth members, will receive a personalized renewal form with ballot within the next four weeks. Renew Members have the option to renew using the mailed Renewal Notice, online, via fax (765)-741-0057, or over the […]
Continue readingAMA featured on IPR’s Community Connections program
Community Connection: Academy of Model Aeronautics, Episode 1 – Dave Mathewson, executive director, and Rich Hanson, director of public relations and government affairs. LISTEN NOW >
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