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The 2026 Carl & Beth Goldberg award winners have been selected and are in the process of being notified and presented their awards. This award was created to show appreciation to those AMA members who go above and beyond for not only the hobby itself but for their local clubs [...]
Back in the 1970s, my father purchased a toy for me that I have fond memories playing with both indoors and outdoors. It was a Stanzel Electromic Super Flash (see photo) – a simple, little, electronic airplane connected by a wire to a round, red handle that held two D-cell [...]
UPDATED: 10/29/2026 Where do you start? From choosing the right record category and understanding the rules to submitting your application, planning your attempt, and documenting your results, there are several important steps to follow. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process step by step, helping you understand what [...]
Many of you have questions about AMA’s future and what it could mean for our flying sites, clubs, and model aviation communities. These are important issues, and the decisions ahead will have a lasting impact on our organization and the hobby we serve. For decades, AMA has worked to protect, [...]
By Clarissa Poston, AMA Foundation Chief Communications Officer | clarissap@modelaircraft.org EACH YEAR, the AMA Foundation is proud to participate in GivingTuesday, a worldwide day of giving that is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Since its inception in 2012, GivingTuesday has given people the opportunity to make generous gifts to [...]
By Katie Perry — Katiep@modelaircraft.org Congratulations to the FlightMasters Model Airplane Club in Barling, Arkansas, our Leader Club of the quarter! The FlightMasters club has been a Gold Level Leader Club since 2010. This active AMA club is known for its commitment to promoting model aviation, maintaining a welcoming flying [...]
By Mark Feist, Leader Member and DIII AVP The Membership 360 plan takes a comprehensive approach to membership retention and growth by bringing together AMA staff, districts, Leader Members, club officers, and members to strengthen our hobby. As an AMA member, you play an important role in helping clubs grow, [...]
By Bob Belluomini I was first introduced to model aviation when a new family moved in across the street at the age of 10. I was intrigued by the Free Flight (FF) and Control Line (CL) models hanging from the ceiling of the detached garage. My first model was a [...]
By Bayou City Flyers , John Williamson, and George Lumpkins In the middle of September, a member of one of our sister clubs died tragically while retrieving an RC airplane from the heavily wooded area surrounding their flying field. In the intense summer heat and oppressive humidity of Texas, it [...]
Lausanne, Switzerland, 1 October 2026 – Air sports communities around the world are preparing to celebrate the first International Day of Air Sports on 14 October, with activities taking place throughout the month. The celebration invites clubs, organizations, athletes and enthusiasts to share their passion for air sports and give [...]