National Model Aviation Museum:
- 2026 Hall of Fame Nominations Due March 31 February 9, 2026It’s that time of year again! The AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame (HOF) is a way to recognize aeromodelers that have dedicated their lives to model aviation. If someone in your life has made outstanding contributions and improvements to the hobby/sport, then we strongly encourage you to nominate them. […]Ben Flesher
- Indoor Flying 2026 February 9, 2026Thank you to all of the members who shared Indoor flying stories with us. Check out the stories below! Center Grove High School RC Flying Club I am a teacher sponsor for the Center Grove High School RC Flying Club. We host Indoor flying events throughout the winter months as a […]Ben Flesher
- AMA Air // Get to Know AMA President Greg Stone February 9, 2026On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray speak with AMA President Greg Stone to discuss his background in the hobby, as well as his vision for the future of the AMA, take a look at a new video series from the AMA Foundation, announce the date for National […]bryceh
- FAI 2026 Events February 6, 2026As the excitement of the 2026 Winter Olympics kicks off and the world celebrates top-level competition, model aviation is gearing up for its own moment in the spotlight. Starting in May, the US will send teams of skilled pilots to compete around the world in Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Championships. The journey begins at Whiteman Park in Perth, […]Ben Flesher
- Leader Club Renewal Reminder: March 31 January 23, 2026It’s time for your club to renew your Leader Club status for 2026! As a friendly reminder, Leader Club renewals cannot be processed until your Club Charter has been renewed for 2026. That doesn’t mean you can’t submit it early; if you do, it will be added to a list that is checked daily. You can renew online here or in the next week you should receive a mailed […]Ben Flesher
- Date Selected For National Model Aviation Day 2026 January 23, 2026THE AMA FOUNDATION is excited to announce that the date for National Model Aviation Day 2026 has been selected! While it might seem early in the year for this announcement, we know that AMA clubs across the country want to plan their National Model Aviation Day events well in advance. […]Ben Flesher
- NATS REWIND Part 1: A Short History of the NATS January 17, 2026Editor’s note: To celebrate the 100th Nats, AMA will be running the “Nats Rewind” series showcasing the history of the event. The following is an article that was originally published in a 2011 supplemental edition of Model Aviation that celebrated AMA’s 75th anniversary. AM I THE BEST? For those aeromodelers […]Ben Flesher
- Remembering Tim Jesky January 16, 2026The AMA is saddened to share the news that Tim Jesky (AJ Aircraft) passed away on January 15th. Tim was a wonderful ambassador for the AMA and our hobby, and above all, a truly kind and generous person. Tim served as AMA District VII Vice President, was a member of […]Ben Flesher
- THE 2026 FAI F4 Scale Team Has Been Selected January 15, 2026Team USA will be traveling to Buckminster, United Kingdom, in July 2026 to participate in the FAI F4 Scale World Championships. Following a successful performance at the 2024 FAI F4 Scale World Championships in Romania, the team is eager to return to the international stage. For the 2026 event, we […]Ben Flesher
- Large Model Aircraft and Gas Turbine Programs January 13, 2026During its meeting on October 25, 2025, the Executive Council approved a modest adjustment to the processing fees for Large Model Airplane/Helicopter permits and turbine waiver applications. We understand that any increase in cost is unwelcome, and the decision was made only after extensive discussion and careful consideration. Inflation and […]Ben Flesher