To celebrate the storied history of model aviation, AMA chartered clubs are encouraged to take part in the first annual National Model Aviation Day on August 17, 2013. Clubs across the country are invited to host an event of their choice to celebrate the day. Clubs are encouraged to reach […]
Continue readingBasil and Dorothy Cooper Memorial Scholarship
The Basil and Dorothy Cooper Memorial Scholarship, established in 2012, will be granted to a current college student pursuing an engineering or technical degree while enrolled at an accredited four-year institution. Scholarship founder, Basil Cooper Jr., has established this $500 scholarship in memory of his parents, Dorothy and Basil Cooper […]
Continue readingFeatured Pilot- Mitch Marozas
I am Mitch Marozas. I am 15 years old and live in Chicago, Illinois. I have been flying RC helicopters since I was about 6 years old. It all started when I was 4 years old and found my dad’s old RC airplanes and helicopters in a closet and wanted to know what they were […]
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AMA Member Chris Anderson – The Rise of the personal UAV
Chris Anderson is the former editor of WIRED magazine and founder of DIY DRONES, co-founder and CEO of 3D robotics. Chris Anderson’s presentation on the main stage at AMA EXPO 2013. SUPPORT AMA learn more about AMA EXPO >
Continue readingUpdates of AMA Flight System Documents
The AMA posted on the AMA website its revised policies for R/C model aircraft operations utilizing First Person View (FPV) systems (AMA document # 550) and Failsafe, Stabilization and Autopilot Systems (AMA document #560) on November 2, 2012. After a two month review by aeromodeling stakeholders, including members of the […]
Continue readingAnticipating domestic boom, colleges rev up drone piloting programs
By Isolde Raftery, NBC News Fly over the mock wreckage of Disaster City with a Texas A&M student drone pilot. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy READ FULL STORY >
Continue readingAMA Hall of Famer Verner Warren Kurth Passes
Verner “Warren” Kurth, member of the AMA Hall of Fame, aeromodeling enthusiast, and friend to the hobby has passed away at the age 79 in Davenport, Iowa. Warren Kurth was born on April 5, 1933, in Bloomington, Illinois. His modeling career began with a sheet-balsa model kit when he […]
Continue readingMESA rcFoam Fighters
The MESA rcFoam Fighters (Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement) is an after school club consisting over 50 sixth to eigth grade students. The program designs, creates, and evaluates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based projects through the lens of Remote Control Aircraft. Below is a little bit about their program from their leader […]
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AMA EXPO 2013 Online exclusive videos and photos.
The 2013 AMA Expo was held this year, January 11-13, in Ontario, California. Over 100 vendors and manufacturers filled the Ontario Convention Center, showcasing their latest product offerings. The flying area was bustled with activity as sponsored pilots demonstrated products that could safely be enjoyed in the indoor venue. This […]
Continue readingEagle in Space- a Weather Balloon Project by Garrett Schroeder
Camp AMA alumni Garrett Schroeder used his dreams of going into space as inspiration for his weather balloon project. He got his school on board and the project took flight! Check out the video below!
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