We’ve received many questions regarding FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) applications and wanted to bring you the latest information. What is a FRIA? An FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) allows our members to fly their radio control model aircraft, as they always have, without the need for Remote ID broadcast equipment. While […]
Continue reading2023 Club Charter Renewals
The 2023 club charter renewal information has been mailed to designated club contact officers and the mailing should have been received by now. Your current club charter, and any applicable insurance certificates for property owners, will not expire until March 31, 2023. As you know, you now have the option […]
Continue readingAMA Members Receive a Discount for Sun ’n Fun 2023
The 2023 Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo will take place March 28-April 2, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida. AMA has partnered with Sun ’n Fun to offer discounted tickets to AMA members. This discount provides AMA members $5 off a daily ticket purchase and $30 off a weekly ticket purchase. To […]
Continue readingWinter Flying
Thanks to those who contributed to our call for New Year’s Day “frozen fingers fun fly” stories. More than three dozen clubs and members submitted stories and photos. 25th annual Frozen Finger Fun Fly at the Beresford (SD) Field. We had ten area pilots attend, fly and eat chili. It […]
Continue readingAMA Podcast Ep 100 – HobbyTown President Bob Wilke!
On this episode, Bob Wilke, President of HobbyTown, joins the show to talk about his early hobbies, and how he worked his way from HobbyTown franchisee to HobbyTown President! Visit HobbyTown! Learn more about HobbyTown’s franchise program Learn more about the AMA! Tags: AMA
Continue readingCelebrating the 100th Anniversary of the First Nats
Throughout the years, the Mulvihill contest remains an important and coveted perpetual trophy for rubber-powered Free Flight aircraft.
Continue reading2023 AMA Election Results
Academy of Model Aeronautics 2023 Executive Council election results are below. AMA President Total Votes Rich Hansonphone: 480-463-5652email: richh@modelaicraft.org 4,767 Randy Cameronphone: 417-830-9211email: flyrc@modelaircraft.org 2,977 Other 55 District I Total Votes Andy Argeniophone: 401-231-6901email: brandshobby@gmail.com 448 Other 4 District V Total Votes Andrew Griffithphone: 904-993-4956email: barracudahockey@aol.com 1,119 Other 21 District […]
Continue readingAMA Salutes Our Veterans!
With roots in both world wars, Veterans Day has evolved into a “celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good,” according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We salute all of our veterans, members who have […]
Continue readingNFFS Partners with Science Olympiad
The National Free Flight Society (NFFS) has teamed with Science Olympiad to sponsor and support the Indoor Flying Events. Founded in 1984, Science Olympiad is a scholastic competition encompassing a broad range of science disciplines. Students compete in a range of events including test-only, laboratory, and prebuilt events. Recently, AMA […]
Continue readingAttention all AMA Snowbirds!
“Where’s my magazine?” That’s probably one of our most frequently asked questions at AMA HQ. For those with more than one address, please read on! Seasonal residents: Unless you enroll in the United States Post Service’s (USPS) Premium Forwarding Service or temporarily change your address for up to 6 months, […]
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