One challenge most organizations face is communicating its mission and charter to both current and potential members. We need volunteers to fill officer positions and to produce material that will be of benefit to fellow jet pilots, and I would like to take a minute to refresh everyone’s understanding of the […]
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Drones, FPV, Multirotor, sUAS – your opinion please!
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is conducting an opinion survey regarding the use of small unmanned aircraft systems including technologies such as multirotor, “drones”, First-person-view (FPV), autopilots, and aerial video/image recording as well as COMMERCIAL USE of sUAS. We would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time. Your answers will be used […]
Continue readingAMA’s toll free number experiencing intermittent problems
AMA Special Announcement AMA’s toll free number, (800) 435-9262 – 1-800-I-FLY-AMA, is experiencing intermittent problems. Our Information Systems department is working to fix the issue as soon as possible. You can reach the AMA by calling (765) 287-1256. click here for AMA staff extensions and email addresses. We apologize for […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Sale
Visit the AMA retail web store starting on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, through Cyber Monday, December 2, for special limited-time prices. Many items will be marked up to 25% off. For more information about the AMA online store or our product offerings contact Wendy Neal. Start shopping now.
Continue readingEmbracing new technologies; A message from AMA President Bob Brown
First-person view flight (FPV) and multirotor semi-autonomous flight continue to grow at a quick pace among model aviation enthusiasts. In fact, many AMA members enjoy this facet of aeromodeling. For the last several months, AMA has been looking at how to provide additional benefits for this new and emerging community […]
Continue readingGiving Back Help is in the air: Volunteers keep things flying at aircraft museums
By DIANE D’AMICO, Staff Writer Dick Goldstine’s father was a mechanic at the Millville airport and he grew up flying model airplanes there. Goldstine himself served in the Air Force. FULL STORY >
Continue readingAUVSI sUAS 2013 Recap Video
See what happened in the air and on the ground at this year’s sUAS competition! Here is the 2013 recap of the event. LEARN MORE >
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Central Saanich model air show raises $24,000
By Steven Heywood – Peninsula News Review Victoria’s Largest Little Airshow raised more than $24,000 in two days. Organizer Mike Scholefield says the turnout of fans to the Victoria Radio Control Modelers Society (VRCMS) event Aug. 10 and 11 was excellent, enabling the group to split the cash, giving just more […]
Continue readingModeler feedback requested for science hobby survey
Calling all modelers: North Carolina State University is seeking assistance from modelers throughout the country to take a National Science Foundation sponsored survey that will investigate the characteristics and educational experiences of people who are active in science hobbies. More and more people are engaging in science hobbies; schools and […]
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Indianapolis RC South will host its 28th Annual Fly-In for Diabetes
Indianapolis RC South will host its 28th Annual Fly-In for Diabetes on Saturday, September 14th, from 10am-5pm. All proceeds from this event will go to the American Diabetes Association. This event is open to the public and admission is free. There will be candy drops for the kids and concessions […]
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