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WAA-08 Exhibit: Introduction
Wings Across America 2008: The Journey of the SQuiRT, Introduction [caption id="attachment_2311" align="aligncenter" width="673"] The WAA-08.org homepage.[/caption] For over five years waa-08.org was...
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AMA member wins Indianapolis 500
If you happened to tune out the world of motor sports this past weekend, you missed some huge news! AMA member Juan Pablo Montoya won his second Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24. His first Indy 500...
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MexAir RC wins $100!
Congratulations to MexAir RC in Mexico, New York for winning $100 from AMA! MexAir RC participates in the AMA Hobby Shop Program. They earn cash for signing up new members in their store. Start earning...
View ArticleNatsNews is here!
You've waited, and waited, and waited ... and it's finally here! The Indoor Free Flight Nats is underway at its new venue in Colorado Springs, Colorado. But wait—there's more! The inaugural 2015 issue...
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The Villard Trophy is Here!
The very first trophy awarded for national modeling competition is now at the National Model Aviation Museum. The Henry S. Villard Trophy, is on loan to the AMA from the San Diego Air and Space Museum....
View ArticleDates set for 2016 FAI Soaring (F3F & F3J) Team Selection events
F3F: The Southern California Slope Racers, AMA Chartered Club #4666, submitted the winning bid and the event is being held September 12-14, 2015 at their club field in San Simeon, California -...
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New life for old landfill as a model airplane park
By Suzanne Michaels and Isabel Walters For the sun-News "It's going to be a dynamite facility," says Gerard DeLong, president of the Mesilla Valley Model Airplane Club (MVMAC). "We're hoping, with the...
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Hawaiian Open F5B Contest
The Maui R/C Modelers, Steve and Michelle Manganelli and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) are pleased to announce the 2nd Hawaiian Open Cup, the Season Finale 2015 World Cup Event for FAI Class...
View ArticleWant to fly drones? Learn the ropes before you take to the skies
Washington Examiner OPINION: TECHNOLOGY ANDY KANE Drones are a growing part of our lives — they're on television and everywhere in the news. And on Sunday June 14, model aircraft enthusiasts from...
View ArticleAMA Members offered promotional discount for EAA AirVenture
Through our partnership with the EAA, all AMA members can purchase discount daily tickets to AirVenture July 20 – July 26, 2015. The AMA member cost for a daily ticket is $35, a savings of $7 off the...
View ArticleDC-Radio Club hosts DaVinci Challenge: Flight Day VIII
On Sunday, May 31 students of the DaVinci Challenge workshop attended Flight Day hosted by DC Radio Control Club. Learn about the about this club's flight fields, rules and the flight lessons...
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2015 Nats apparel now on sale
Support the AMA and the 89th Nats by purchasing an item from the 2015 Nats collection. Starting today you can purchase official 2015 Nats apparel in the Cloud 9 Museum Store or online. Pick up the...
View ArticleAMA officer nominations are due by June 19
Nominations for the offices of AMA vice presidents in Districts II, IV, VI, VIII, and X are due at AMA Headquarters by June 19, 2015. Any AMA Open Member may submit a nomination. Vice president...
View ArticleNatsNews Indoor wrap-up runs Monday
Today is the final day of the 2015 Indoor National Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's been an exciting week! You can read about all the action by visiting NatsNews online. The wrap-up...
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RC Models, Small Unmanned Drones to Fly at Pioneer During AirVenture
EAA Airventure 2015 Policy established for those who want to participate [caption id="attachment_1898" align="aligncenter" width="750"] This aerial photo shows the authorized area for drone/sUAS/model...
View ArticleXFC 2015 Event Coverage
We had a great time at XFC 2015! 15 fixed wing airplane pilots and 14 helicopter pilots were invited to compete to be crowned the best at the Extreme Flight Championships (XFC). The event was held June...
View ArticleAMA Control Line Scale Nationals
Event directors; John Brodak & Allen Goff Site #3---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fri. July 17th, Processing 8:00 am, Pilots meeting 9:00 am,...
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WHS Pre-Engineering Class takes on model airplane project
Test flights at West End Wings Airfield yield success for students After weeks of research, assembly and teamwork, the Pocono Mountain West High School pre-engineering students were ready to take the...
View Article“Know Before You Fly” Campaign Featured on General Aviation News Website
With the rising popularity of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, there is an increasing need for a proper set of guidelines for pilots to follow to safely and responsibly fly...
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RC Model Planes and DIY Drone Pilots Meet at World's 2nd Annual Flite Fest
Thousands of attendees from all over the world will gather July 9-12 for the Second Annual Flite Fest, organized by radio-controlled (RC) aircraft Youtube channel celebrities from, Flite Test. RC...
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