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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Toledo Swap Meet & Expo
We are excited to be a part of the Toledo RC Swap Meet, brought to you in part by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). You don’t want to miss the RC Swap Shop, RC Industry Exhibitors, attendee giveaways, and much more! Please be sure to stop by Jefferson Conference […]
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The Multiplex Fun Cub Story
The following was submitted by David Ronningen: It was a combination of trust on behalf of an Arizona resident and a huge coincidence that enabled a determined seller and a willing Colorado buyer to close a long-distance sale. Terry Hauger, an Oro Valley, Arizona, resident was put in contact with […]
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Nominations Due for AMA District VPs
Nominations for AMA vice presidents in Districts II, IV, VI, VIII, and X are due to the Headquarters of the Academy of Model Aeronautics by May 31, 2024. Any AMA Adult member may submit a nomination. To be eligible to discharge the duties of AMA vice president, a nominee must […]
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2024 AMA National Fun-Fly
What are your plans for June 28-30 this year? Consider attending the AMA National Fun-Fly, which will take place on those dates at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana. This annual event, sponsored by Du-Bro, has been revamped and combined with a community day. Registration is now open! […]
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2024 Dayton Modelrama
The following press release was provided by AMA member Paul Stimmel. Press Release 2024 Dayton ModelramaSwap Meet and AuctionManufacturer and Distributor Expowww.daytonmodelrama.comApril 26th & 27thDayton, OH Montgomery County FairgroundsRelease Timeline – Ready Now Over 25 years of steady growth, “Dayton” (formerly known as the Midwest Modelrama) now fills the entire […]
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Drone Racing Scheduled for World Games 2025
By Rob Kurek | Communications Director The Fédération Aéronautique International (FAI) has confirmed that drone racing will be featured at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China. The event is scheduled for August 7-17, 2025. According to a FAI news release, this follows the debut of drone racing at the […]
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AMA And US Drone Soccer
By Rob Kurek | Communications Director Did you know that US Drone Soccer shares a partnership with the AMA? Perhaps you are not even familiar with drone soccer. https://www.dronesoccer.us/ In essence, it’s a fast-paced event using drones and borrowing from the rules of soccer, all while embracing STEM education and […]
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2024 Nats Registration now open!
Registration is now open, so make your plans to attend now! To register for the 2024 Nats, visit the online Nats registration. The Outdoor Nats takes place July 7 through August 9 this year. To make RV camping reservations at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC), visit our online camping reservation […]
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By Stephen Haston The 2024 AMA National Fun Fly will be a celebration unlike any other! A combination of a traditional fun-fly and a community day, this free event will uplift the vibrant community of model aviation enthusiasts. The vision for the 2024 AMA National Fun Fly, set for June […]
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