Triple Tree Aerodrome founder Pat Hartness was presented the AMA Fellowship Award at Joe Nall 2024. Tim Jesky, former District VII Vice President, is shown presenting the award on behalf of the AMA Executive Council. Hartness’s work to incorporate this event into Triple Tree’s aviation legacy is known by many. […]
Continue readingJune Is National Safety Month
Safety has been part of AMA since the organization’s founding in 1936. AMA’s Safety Programming remains at the forefront for model aviation activities of all types, from Free Flight to drones. In 1996, the National Safety Council, a public service organization and fellow nonprofit, established June as National Safety Month. […]
Continue readingRC Eagles Keep Passions and (Most) Model Planes Aloft
By Spencer MorganFounder and Chief Community Officer at Grouper, Linkedin On a recent Wednesday afternoon at Suhaka Field, Loren Anderson craned his neck skyward as the vintage biplane he had built from scratch – including cutting its balsa wood parts – soared through a clear blue Colorado sky. His friend […]
Continue readingAmerican Eagles Second Edition
The following overview was written by Executive Editor Jay Smith. American Eagles Second Edition was released today, May 7, 2024. Jay received a copy of the book prior to its release date and wrote a full review of the text, which will also be present in the July 2024 “Worth […]
Continue readingAMA Partners With Ball State University
A team of Ball State University (BSU) graduate students recently partnered with AMA to provide several multimedia projects. These projects covered subjects including the AMA National Fun Fly (June 28-30), the National Model Aviation Museum, principles of flight, and the AMA International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana. The students […]
Continue readingFAI E-Drone Racing World Cup is launched!
The FAI recently released the following press release: Lausanne, Switzerland, 24 April 2024 – Unleash your drone racing skills and join the new e-sport challenge against other pilots from around the world without having to leave your favourite gaming chair: the very first FAI E-Drone Racing World Cup is here! FAI […]
Continue readingIntroducing Model Aviation at Purdue Aviation Day
Several AMA staff members were on-hand to introduce the attendees of Purdue Aviation Day to model aviation! One of the ways to get people started with model aviation is to provide some time on the sticks with an RC flight simulator. Our newly refurbished experience includes five flight simulator stations […]
Continue readingSolar Eclipse Draws a Crowd at AMA’s IAC
More than 1,000 spectators descended on the AMA International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) on April 8 to witness the Total Solar Eclipse in Muncie, Indiana. The IAC was designated an official viewing location and worked with the city of Muncie to provide an experience like no other in recent memory. Dozens […]
Continue readingTeam USA Takes First Place at World Championships
The flying is finished and Team USA’s, Senior category has taken first place at the FAI F1D World Championships for Indoor Model Aircraft in Slănic, Romania! The Junior team finished second. Individually, Kang Lee placed first in the Senior category, Daniel Guo finished on top in the Junior category, and […]
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