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FAI Young Artists Contest theme for 2025 announced

Press Release from Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Lausanne, Switzerland, 12 June 2024 – Creative youngsters will explore the theme of ‘Women with Wings’ for the 2025 FAI Young Artists Contest, harnessing ideas of exploration, liberty and courage as they celebrate the vital force of female aviators through their artworks. The […]

American 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 […]

AMA 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 […]

FAI 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 […]

Introducing 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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

2024 AMA National Fun Fly

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 […]

Minot Aircraft Modelers Success Story

By: Brandon Koch, AMA District IX Vice President | amadistrictix@modelaircraft.orgAs seen in the December 2023 issue of Model Aviation. Here’s another success story. The Minot Aircraft Modelers club in Minot, North Dakota, is healthy and growing. The club owns—and has for many years—15 acres of land north of the Minot […]

Club Charter Kits

AMA will begin mailing the 2024 Club Charter renewal information in January. Please remember that the documents will be mailed to the designated club officer contact. If your club renews online before January 2, 2024, your club will not receive a mailed renewal package.  Current charter and flying site insurance […]