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If you’ve searched “RC flying fields near me,” you’re likely ready to take the next step. In AMA terms, these are called flying sites—and they’re where the real experience begins. But one question usually comes next: What’s it actually like when you show up? Here’s the reality, based on real [...]
The 2026 U.S. Drone Soccer National Championship, also known as the “Battle At The Beach,” took place May 18-19, 2026, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. ce May 18-19, 2026, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Cabrillo Flying Jags took first place and reclaimed the [...]
AMA wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the family of Jeromy Smith, of Rosamond, California, following an aviation accident on June 15 at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Jeromy, age 32, was one of eight crew members onboard a B-52 Stratofortress that crashed shortly after takeoff. There were [...]
Burt Rutan, the designer behind many aviation and aerospace groundbreaking projects, such as Voyager and SpaceShipOne, and AMA Life Member Dan Kreigh, structural aerospace engineer for Scaled Composites LLC, will visit the AMA International Aeromodeling Center July 8-9 during the 100th running of the National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats) in Muncie, [...]
The following is a collection of available resources to learn more about Burt and Dan. AMA has been fortunate over the years to have had several opportunities to interview both men and host them during AMA Expo West, a trade show that was held in Ontario, California, for 20 years, [...]
This event, hosted by the Oklahoma Radio Kontrol Society, took place September 19-21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma crew with the help of Arline Mears and Bob Mears hold an amazing contest every year. The usually run Nostalgia as the first event, then they the Speed Limit event, [...]
Real ideas from clubs across the country Growing a model aviation club isn’t about one big idea—it’s about doing a lot of small things well, consistently. In our recent webinar, we pulled together insights from experienced club leaders and AMA staff to highlight what’s actually working today. Whether your club [...]
This month’s episode of AMA Air is sponsored by the AMA National Fun Fly FAI F2 World Championships for Control Line – (1:54) The FAI F2 World Championships for Control Line ended on May 8th, 2026, and Team USA had a stellar showing. For the third year in a row, Alex Valishev won first place in F2A, [...]
By Brenna Garland Joe Nall Week at Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, South Carolina, is many things—legendary giant-scale flying, world-class pilots, stunning aerobatics, and a vibrant modeling community. For our family, it was also one of the best vacations we’ve ever taken. This year, we experienced it as a full-family [...]
For many young people, model aviation starts with a simple interest. An airplane. A drone. A question. How do I get started? For youth members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), that curiosity quickly turns into something more. It Starts with Interest “Planning for aviation, hence wanting to join [...]