AMA Blogs Reader Survey Results
The results are in from last month’s AMA Blogs Reader Survey. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your PR team at 1-800-I-FLY-AMA extension 277 or email...
View ArticleAMA to host landing party to celebrate return of NASA-themed models
Date: November 1, 2012 Contact: Mandee Mikulski 765-287-1256, ext. 277 mandeem@modelaircraft.org M U N C I E –The Academy of Model Aeronautics’ National Model Aviation Museum, the world’s largest...
View ArticleAMA’s National Model Aviation Museum to join the FAI Recommended Museum Program
During the 106th FAI General Conference held in Antalya, Turkey, the National Model Aviation Museum was approved to be part of the FAI Recommended Museums Program. To read the full story click here....
View ArticleAcademy of Model Aeronautics Expresses Concern Over “Drone” Incident at JFK
Date: March 6, 2013 Contact: Rich Hanson (888) 899-3548 richh@modelaircraft.org Members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), the world’s largest recreational model aviation association with...
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NAA record for F3 R/C glider class 158 “Distance to Goal and Return Record Set
Congratulations to John Ellias and Dean Gradwell, who were awarded NAA records at the Collier Awards Luncheon on March 12, 2013. They were awarded for simultaneously setting a new NAA record for F3 R/C...
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AMA ambassador, retired astronaut Robert “Hoot” Gibson, guest of honor at...
The Academy of Model Aeronautics’ ambassador, Robert “Hoot” Gibson, was recently invited to speak at the Champaign Aviation Museum’s first annual Capital Campaign Gala. The event was held on Saturday,...
View ArticleWings Over Indiana documentary receives three Emmy nominations
Wings Over Indiana, a special one-hour edition of the science series, Indiana Expeditions, has received three Emmy nominations from the Lower Great Lakes Chapter of the National Academy of Television...
View ArticleModel airplanes within city noise ordinance
Original story posted by Dave Miller on WALB.com. Recently a model aircraft pilot was told he could no longer fly in a local park due to the noise his model airplane was causing. Aeromodeler, Randall...
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AMA chartered clubs help make wishes come true
The Miniature Aircraft Association (MAA), of Tri-Cities WA, hosted the second annual Wings for Wishes May 24-27. This year’s event was a great success. The club welcomed many spectators and pilots who...
View ArticleAcademy of Model Aeronautics’ flying season begins
The 2013 flying season has begun at the Academy of Model Aeronautics’ national headquarters in Muncie IN. The facility is on a beautiful, 1,100-acre site, which features flying venues for all forms of...
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“Wings Over Indiana” receives two Emmy’s
Wings Over Indiana,” a special one-hour edition of the science series, Indiana Expeditions, was awarded two Emmys by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences-Lower Great Lakes Chapter. The...
View ArticleDisney’s “Planes” to hit theaters
Looking for a new and exciting way to promote your club and model aviation in your area? Consider promoting the love of flying by working with your local movie theater with the premier of “Planes”, a...
View ArticleModel aviation community mourns loss
Date: September 6, 2013 Contact: Rich Hanson 888-899-3548 richh@modelaircraft.org Model aviation community mourns loss Yesterday, September 5, 2013, at approximately 3:30 p.m. EDT, the Academy of...
View ArticleNational Model Aviation Day in the News
Many of the 176 chartered clubs that participated in the inaugural National Model Aviation Day were featured in the media. To learn more about some of the events and the coverage they received click...
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Model aviation clubs raise $76,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project
A total of $76,000 was raised for and presented to the Wounded Warrior Project as a result of the efforts of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and its chartered clubs that participated in the inaugural...
View ArticleLegislative Task Force on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Interim Report to the...
AMA is pleased to announce the successful partnership and cooperation with the State of Alaska Legislature to address the oversight of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) through release of an official...
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Aeromodeling Showcased at 2014 Sony Open Tennis Match
Aeromodeling has been featured in many public arenas, and for the first time, was a big part of the Sony Open. The Sony Open is one of the largest and most-popular tennis matches in the world. More...
View ArticleModel aviation opens doors
Throughout the years many young model pilots have used their experiences building and flying to pursue careers in engineering, science, math, full-scale flight, and even space. One recent example that...
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AMA joins AUVSI and Small UAV Coalition in launching “Know Before You Fly”...
In an effort to promote safe and responsible flying, the AMA, AUVSI, and the Small UAV Coalition, in partnership with the FAA, have launched the “Know Before You Fly” Campaign. More information, and...
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EAA Signs On as a Supporter of Know Before You Fly campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2015 Contacts: Jennifer Hall, media@knowbeforeyoufly.org or (202) 340-2201 Mandee Mikulski, mandeem@modelaircraft.org or (260) 251-3793 EAA Signs On as a Supporter of...
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