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Continue readingZap Glue Flexi-Tips and Z-Ends
Sponsored Content Whether you’re working on a detailed model aircraft, a delicate repair, or a hard-to-reach joint, control matters. That’s why Zap Glue created Flexi-Tips and Z-Ends, two essential accessories designed to give hobbyists, makers, and pros the pinpoint precision that they need for flawless glue application. No more over […]
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Team USA Participates in Two World Championships
The 2025 FAI F3K World Championships for Model Gliders concluded in Tarp, Germany, on August 2. The 2025 FAI F3CN World Championships for Model Helicopters ended on August 9 in Pitesti, Romania. The “best-of-the-best” competitors were represented in both competitions in their respective categories. AMA wants to recognize both US […]
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AMA Air // Tales of the 2025 Nats and EAA’s AirVenture
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray are joined by Terry Dunn to recap the 2025 National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats), provide updates on all of this summer’s Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Championships, discuss AMA’s presence at EAA AirVenture held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, announce the winners […]
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August 16 is National Model Aviation Day, but the celebration doesn’t stop there!
Model aviation can be celebrated all month long, and we invite AMA clubs, contest directors, and event managers to take part whenever it works best for them throughout August.. We encourage you to recognize August as Model Aviation Month, a time to highlight and promote the value of model aviation […]
Continue readingPlasti-Zap: The Bond That Brings Plastic Projects to Life
Sponsored Content If you work with plastics, you know the challenge: not all adhesives are created equally. Plasti-Zap, the go-to solution from Zap Glue that hobbyists and model builders swear by. Specifically formulated for hard-to-bond plastics such as styrene, acrylic, ABS, and polycarbonate, Plasti-Zap creates strong, lasting bonds in seconds—without […]
Continue readingWhat Exactly is the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)?
By Greg PrincipatoPresident, FAI When I began my job at the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) in 2016 I quickly found out that it included membership on the Academy of Model Aeronautics Executive Council. AMA has a good reputation in Washington, so I knew a bit about the organization. I also […]
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US Teams Fly to Victory in World Championships
AMA congratulates the US teams that excelled in two just-completed Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) world championships. In FAI F3D/F3E World Championships for Pylon Racing Model Aircraft, held in Rothenburg, Germany, July 22-26, Team USA finished first. Individually, Randy Bridge finished second. In the FAI F3E Team event for RC Electric […]
Continue readingZap Glue Zap-O Extra
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Continue readingFoam Building Without the Fear: Zap-O Foam Safe CA
Sponsored Content If you love building and repairing foam models, you need an adhesive that’s tough on bonds but gentle on your foam. Zap-O Foam Safe CA is specially formulated for foam, so you get secure, fast-setting bonds without melting or damaging delicate foam structures. It’s perfect for EPP, EPO, […]
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