National Model Aviation Museum:
- FAI E-Drone Racing World Cup is launched! April 26, 2024The 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 […]Ben Flesher
- Introducing Model Aviation at Purdue Aviation Day April 22, 2024Several 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 […]Mark Benson
- Phone Scam / Contacting Club Officers April 18, 2024Watch out for text scammers pretending to be club officers or fellow members.Lee Ray
- Solar Eclipse Draws a Crowd at AMA’s IAC April 15, 2024More than 1,000 spectators descended on the AMA International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) on April 8 to witness the Total Solar Eclipse in Muncie, Indiana. The IAC was designated an official viewing location and worked with the city of Muncie to provide an experience like no other in recent memory. Dozens […]Ben Flesher
- Team USA Takes First Place at World Championships April 4, 2024The flying is finished and Team USA’s, Senior category has taken first place at the FAI F1D World Championships for Indoor Model Aircraft in Slănic, Romania! The Junior team finished second. Individually, Kang Lee placed first in the Senior category, Daniel Guo finished on top in the Junior category, and […]Ben Flesher
- Toledo Swap Meet & Expo March 29, 2024We are excited to be a part of the Toledo RC Swap Meet, brought to you in part by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). You don’t want to miss the RC Swap Shop, RC Industry Exhibitors, attendee giveaways, and much more! Please be sure to stop by Jefferson Conference […]Ben Flesher
- The Multiplex Fun Cub Story March 14, 2024The 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 […]Ben Flesher
- Nominations due for AMA District Vice Presidents March 11, 2024Nominations 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 […]Ben Flesher
- 2024 AMA National Fun-Fly February 29, 2024What are your plans for June 28-30 this year? Consider attending the AMA National Fun-Fly, which will take place on those dates at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana. This annual event, sponsored by Du-Bro, has been revamped and combined with a community day. Registration is now open! […]Ben Flesher
- 2024 Dayton Modelrama February 28, 2024The following press release was provided by AMA member Paul Stimmel. Press Release 2024 Dayton ModelramaSwap Meet and AuctionManufacturer and Distributor Expowww.daytonmodelrama.comApril 26th & 27thDayton, OH Montgomery County FairgroundsRelease Timeline – Ready Now Over 25 years of steady growth, “Dayton” (formerly known as the Midwest Modelrama) now fills the entire […]Ben Flesher