National Model Aviation Museum:
- Club of the Month June, 2022 June 14, 2022Dare County Radio Control Flyers is a club that promotes radio control model aviation as a sport and recreational activity at the home of the Wright Brothers first flight, the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Recently earned their Silver Leader Status – Introductory Pilot Program, TAG Grant, Flying Site Improvement […]Mark Benson
- Club of the month May 2022: York County Flyers York, South Carolina. May 2, 2022This AMA Gold Leader club was established back in 1987 and is devoted to promoting interest in building, flying, and enjoying model aviation. Their field is an old landfill area leased by the county, with whom, they have a long-standing relationship. Their field includes a 700’x300′ grass runway, 8 shaded […]Mark Benson
- AMA Podcast Ep 92: AMA Contest Directors and Event Managers April 25, 2022This week, AMA Safety and Technical Director Tony Stillman joins the show to explain the roles of contest directors and event managers, as well as how you can become one. Become a Contest Director or Event Manager Learn more about the AMAMark Benson
- Ingenuity Project Team Wins Prestigious Award April 18, 2022By Rachelle Haughn, AMA Staff Writer/Copy Editor The NASA/JPL Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Team has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Among the award recipients is AMA member Matt Keennon and his coworkers at AeroVironment, Inc., who helped design and test the helicopter that has […]rachelleh
- AMA Announces The World Games 2022 Drone Racing Team April 5, 2022The 11th edition of The World Games will take place this summer in Birmingham, Alabama. Originally planned for 2021, this year’s event will debut Drone Racing as a new discipline. AMA has named two pilots to represent the US at the games. Evan “HeadsupFPV” Turner, age 19, Maryville, Tennessee, and Ryan […]rachelleh
- West Baden recognized as historic flying site April 1, 2022More than two dozen Indoor Free Flight pilots convened for the third annual Jim Richmond Open, named for the eight-time world champion. The event took place on March 26-27 at the historic West Baden Springs Hotel in West Baden Springs, Indiana. The beautiful domed atrium saw pilots flying various classes […]Mark Benson
- Spring break fun at home with model aviation! March 29, 2022Spring! The weather is getting a little warmer. The birds are singing. Plants are starting to emerge from their winter slumber. If you have school-aged kids in your life, it also means two magical words: spring break. Yes, those children are going to be home from school FOR A WHOLE […]emily
- FAI World Championships coming to Muncie March 18, 2022The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the National Model Pylon Racing Association (NMPRA) are pleased to announce that 10 teams will be participating in the 2022 FAI F3D/F3E World Championships for Pylon Racing Model Aircraft, which is scheduled to take place July 8-12, 2022, at the International Aeromodeling Center […]Mark Benson
- AMA Podcast Ep 89 – U.S. Drone Soccer March 14, 2022In this episode, Maj. Kyle Sanders (USAF Ret.) joins the show to talk about U.S. Drone Soccer. Learn more about U.S. Drone Soccer Learn more about the AMA FoundationMark Benson
- AMA Podcast Ep 88 – Aeromodeling Photography March 8, 2022This week, Matt is joined by 3 talented photographers who capture model aviation from behind a lens. Jennifer Alderman, David Hart, and Lee Ray have all spent years photographing model aviation and they're sharing their stories and tips behind their craft.Mark Benson