AMA President Promotes Drone Safety During Speaking Tour in Virginia
Recently, AMA partnered with the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to host...
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Third Quarter Government Relations Update 2017
Over the past few months, the AMA Government Relations team has been hard at work representing – and protecting – the model aircraft hobby in Washington, D.C. and across the country. We wanted to share...
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Ryan Wallace Receives UAA President's Award for Excellence
The AMA Education Department would like to congratulate Dr. Ryan Wallace for receiving the University Aviation Association President's Award for Excellence. This award was given during the UAA's 70th...
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AMA Foundation kicks off year-end campaign
Our team kicked off its year-end campaign last week with the launch of the AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is open to anyone older than 18 living in the US. One of our...
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The York County Flyers Will Host Annual Event for Hospice
The York County Flyers will host their annual Fallen Eagle Memorial Fly-in benefit for Hospice and Community Care on Saturday, October 28 starting at 9 a.m in York, SC. The club has been hosting this...
View ArticleSouthern Indiana Flying Eagles Club Receive Club Recognition and Reward Grant
The Southern Indiana Flying Eagles club recently received an AMA club recognition and reward grant for $75. The club is located in Seymour, IN. The club hosted one of model aviation world’s biggest...
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RC Resale On The Road To Accept Classic Sailplane Collection
The AMA Foundation will be back on the road to accept our newest collection. Thank you to the family of Donald W. (Bill) Carnes of Florida for this generous donation. Bill passed way in March 2017 at...
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AMA Announces Commercial Drone Insurance Exclusively for AMA Members
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is now serving the commercial drone community and pilots by offering membership benefits for those who fly for business. Now AMA members can purchase commercial drone...
View ArticleGovernment Relations Update, November 7, 2017
It’s been a busy fall for the AMA Government Relations team. We are writing to update you on some of our recent work at the federal, state and local level to advocate and protect our hobby. Last week,...
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New Addition: Souper Coupe
Lee F. Campbell designed and kitted the Souper Coupe in the early 1990s. As a simple, straightforward model capable of winning local contests, the Souper Coupe was an excellent entry into Free Flight....
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Meet Our Veterans
The AMA salutes our veterans, including those who work at the AMA. A special thank you to Jay Smith, John Horner, Kyle Jaracz, Cliff McKee, Rob Kurek and Steve Weaver for your service and the many...
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New Addition: Power Up kit
Ever wanted to try to power a paper airplane? With this Power Up 2.0 paper airplane electric conversion kit you can! [caption id="attachment_3843" align="aligncenter" width="740"] Power Up 2.0 electric...
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From the Chairman: IRA Charitable Rollover
A way to give and save: If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit the AMA and receive tax benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000 from your IRA...
View ArticleFAA's Registration Requirement for UAS
We are writing to update you on the FAA’s registration requirement. Today, Congress finalized legislation that will reverse the earlier court ruling in the John Taylor case and restore the FAA’s UAS...
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New Addition: Engines & other equipment
Jeanne L. Theriault patiently sorted through her husband's modeling collection item by item to find only the select few things the museum needed. Now, donated in memory of Maurice Theriault, the museum...
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New Addition: T2-A
This patriotic T2-A RC Pattern plane along with a Keyence Revolutor ARF kit were recently donated to the museum by Edward Sweeney. [caption id="attachment_3851" align="aligncenter" width="740"] T2-A RC...
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New Addition: Don Lowe's Phoenix V
Larry Drake purchased a Phoenix V at a swap meet in November 2016. After acloser look at the model, and some research, the model was determined to be Don Lowe's original Phoenix V which flew at the...
View ArticleRC Resale at Madison County R/C Flyers 19th Annual Swap Meet
AMA Foundation Director of Development, Mandee Mikulski along with AMA's Flying Site Assistance Coordinator, Tony Stillman will be attending the Madison County R/C Flyers 19th Annual Swap Meet on...
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Donor Spotlight: Donald William Carnes
It’s with great sadness we report the passing of AMA member Donald W. (Bill) Carnes of Florida. He passed in March 2017 at the age of 84. Bill was a long time member of the AMA and participant in his...
View ArticleDesert Hawks Receive AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant
The Desert Hawks recently received an AMA club recognition and reward grant for $75. This club is located in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The club hosted their 32nd Seaplane Classic which was held on...
View ArticleRadio Control Sport Flyers Receive AMA Club and Recognition and Reward Grant
The Radio Control Sports Flyers recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $50. The club is located in Kansas City, MO. The club hosted an AMA sanctioned memorial fun-fly on Sept....
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Hampton Roads Radio Control Group Holds Event for a Good Cause
The Hampton Roads Radio Control group hosted the 11th annual Toys for Tots Fly-in on Nov. 4. The event was held at their field in Middletown Township, NJ. All proceeds from the event went to the...
View Article2018 AMA Election Results
Below are the results of this year's AMA election. Executive Vice President Randy Cameron 9,807 Lawrence Tougas 5,962 Others 70 District III Vice President Mark Radcliff 1,471 Others 27 District VII...
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The AMA and National Intercollegiate Flying Association Sign Memorandum of...
Nation’s largest model aircraft organization and collegiate aviation education organization collaborate to provide UAV opportunities for students. MUNCIE, Ind. (PRWEB)November 16, 2017 The Academy of...
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