Events PDF

Carl & Beth Goldberg Awardees 2026

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 [...]

Posted: November 12th, 2026

The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum – A Texas Treasure

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 [...]

Posted: November 5th, 2026

Are you interested in setting an FAI World Record?

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 [...]

Posted: October 23rd, 2026

Update on the International Aeromodeling Center

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, [...]

Posted: October 19th, 2026

Double Your Impact This GivingTuesday

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 [...]

Posted: October 19th, 2026

Leader Club of the Quarter: FlightMasters Model Airplane Club

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 [...]

Posted: October 15th, 2026

Membership 360 – Webinar Series

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, [...]

Posted: October 15th, 2026

Leader Member Highlight: Bob Belluomini

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 [...]

Posted: October 15th, 2026

No Airplane is Worth Your Life: Essential Safety Protocols for Aircraft Recovery

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 [...]

Posted: October 13th, 2026

Air sports communities world wide prepare to celebrate the first International Day of Air Sports

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 [...]

Posted: October 13th, 2026

Carousel

Current Weather

Upcoming Events

Warbirds Over Sarasota

Newsletters

Contact Us

follow us on:

Follow Us On...

Help Corner

Classifieds

AMA Corner

Carl & Beth Goldberg Awardees 2026

The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum – A Texas Treasure

Are you interested in setting an FAI World Record?

Update on the International Aeromodeling Center

Double Your Impact This GivingTuesday

Leader Club of the Quarter: FlightMasters Model Airplane Club

Membership 360 – Webinar Series

Leader Member Highlight: Bob Belluomini

No Airplane is Worth Your Life: Essential Safety Protocols for Aircraft Recovery

Air sports communities world wide prepare to celebrate the first International Day of Air Sports