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 […]
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Camp 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 […]
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Jim 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 […]
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AMA 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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On-line Model Airplane auction ends June 19th
75 lots of model airplanes ending June 19th. There are no minimums or reserves on any of the lots. They all sell to the highest bidder regardless of price. GO TO THIS AUCTION >> The auction ends on Thursday the 19th of this month at 8PM. It does not cost […]
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Matt Chapman to Fly in ‘Formation’ with RC Plane
Matt Chapman appears to be flying in formation in his CAP 580 with a radio-controlled Extra 300 model, but they’re actually as much as 1,500 feet apart. Photo by Frank Knoll FULL-STORY >
Continue reading2014 Scholarship Winners Announced
Every year the Academy of Model Aeronautics gives away scholarship funds to help modelers further their education. The number of applicants this year (49) was a significant increase as compared with previous years, and the competition for the top awards was extremely rigorous. The 2014 AMA Scholarship winners and their […]
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