This month’s episode of AMA Air is sponsored by XSRC HSDJETSUSA. On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray announce the results of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) F5J World Championships for Electric Powered Thermal Duration Gliders, talk with Triple Tree Aerodrome Executive Director Robb Williams about […]
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Nominations for Ama President and Districts I, V, And IX
Nominations for AMA president and vice presidents in Districts I, V, and IX are due at the Headquarters of the Academy of Model Aeronautics by June 19, 2025. Any AMA Adult member may submit a nomination. All nominations must be electronically submitted to AMA Headquarters via email to Katie Perry […]
2024 AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees Expanded
By Katie Perry | katiep@modelaircraft.org THE AMA MODEL AVIATION Hall of Fame has recognized AMA members for their outstanding contributions to the hobby of model aviation since 1969. Members are nominated by their family and friends for this prestigious award. AMA evaluates these nominees on their developmental and administrative accomplishments, […]
AMA Launches Club Toolkit as Part of Growth Initiative
At the request of AMA President Rich Hanson, District III Associate Vice President Mark Feist is leading a membership growth initiative. Working closely with the AMA executive director and members of the AMA Executive Council, an AMA Growth and Retention Plan and team have been created. The team is developing several […]
AMA Expo Revisited
Although the AMA Expo days are past, we recall that many of the shows in California and later New York and New Jersey featured notable speakers, including an astronaut, several aerospace engineers, true rocket scientists, and a Hollywood movie model maker. All of them could connect model aviation to their […]
Seize the Day and Chase Your Dreams
AMA Members Log First Flights of the New Year
Club Corner: Obtaining a Tax Identification Number
By Marc Guerra, AMA Chief Financial Officer | amacfo@modelaircraft.org There continue to be good financial management improvements at AMA Headquarters. We completed a successful independent financial audit where we received an unqualified opinion for our 2023 financial statements. All good audits include recommendations for improving internal accounting controls. As we […]
Club Corner: Club Renewals and Event Planning
Nov. 2024 Model Aviation Live with Jay Smith
This episode of Model Aviation LIVE with Jay Smith, the Executive Editor of Model Aviation magazine, offers an intriguing glimpse into the vibrant world of model aviation. From personal visits to renowned hobby manufacturers to insightful discussions on iconic model aircraft, this episode brimmed with passion for the hobby and […]