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 – […]
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AMA 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. […]
Continue reading2015 Scholarship Winners Announced!
The AMA gives away thousands of dollars worth of the scholarship money every year to help members with their continued education. The deadline for application is February 1st. The 2015 AMA Scholarship winners and their awards are as follows: 1. Parker Tyson: $6,000 + $1,000 from Weak Signals = $7,000 […]
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AMA Member Brad Lang to Fly P-51C in Arsenal of Democracy Flyover
By Jeff Nance, AMA Director of Marketing & Digital Strategy The largest of number of World War II aircraft ever assembled to fly together since the war ended will take to air Friday, May 8 in the Arsenal of Democracy Victory Capital Flyover. Nearly 70 aircraft including bombers, fighters, trainers […]
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Join AMA Hall of Fame Member Burt Rutan to inspire a new generation of air/space explorers
The Sky is Not the Limit! Help RutanRC with manufacturing costs to give flight to these SpaceShipOne and White Knight flying models
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Win the Inspire 1 and a GPC Travel Mode Case – Winner announced April 23, 2015
In partnership with GPC, Inc, we’re giving away a DJI Inspire 1 + GPC Travel Mode Case. Hurry, enter now: https://woobox.com/rdreci
Continue readingBid Now in the Online Estate Auction!
Lance Schmid Auctions is having a multiple estate sale featuring numerous R/C planes, boats, accessories, and more! All of the R/C items are from the Ken Brieler Estate. The sale will be online through April 25, 2015. Items are currently up for pre-bid, so place your bids quickly in order […]
Continue readingThank you, Amica!
You may have seen Amica Mutual Insurance Company’s recent commercial on television that portrayed a small model aircraft flying into a car. The commercial raised concerns among our members and prompted many to contact the insurance carrier expressing their objections. AMA also sent the company a letter on behalf of […]
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