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Excitement is building at the 2026 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft

By Pete Bauer Opening ceremonies are on Thursday evening, July 9. The airplanes are all assembled and now we are doing a little practice flying before the start of competition. The size of the competition and quality of the models is astonishing. There are more than 110 competitors in the [...]

Posted: July 9th, 2026

FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft Starts July 9

Lausanne, Switzerland, 1 July 2026 – The 2026 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft runs from 9-18 July in Buckminster, Great Britain with a record competitor turnout. Hosted by the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) at their headquarters, the National Centre for Aeromodelling, organisers will welcome 23 competing [...]

Posted: July 6th, 2026

Why AMA Membership Is Worth It: Real Stories from Members

1. A Community That Keeps You Engaged “Meeting with other fliers and belonging to local clubs.”— Dale, Adult Senior, FL One of the most common themes is community. AMA membership connects you with local clubs where you can: For many, this turns flying from a solo hobby into something much [...]

Posted: July 1st, 2026

RC Flying Fields Near Me: What to Expect at AMA Flying Sites

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 [...]

Posted: June 23rd, 2026

US Drone Soccer Nationals Launches Team USA for World Competition

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 [...]

Posted: June 22nd, 2026

AMA Member Killed in B-52 Crash

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 [...]

Posted: June 22nd, 2026

Aerospace Innovators Burt Rutan and Dan Kreigh to Visit AMA During Nats

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, [...]

Posted: June 15th, 2026

Burt Rutan and Dan Kreigh AMA Resources

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, [...]

Posted: June 15th, 2026

Oklahoma’s Annual Tournament 2025

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, [...]

Posted: June 12th, 2026

6 Ways to Grow Your Club

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 [...]

Posted: June 9th, 2026

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Excitement is building at the 2026 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft

FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft Starts July 9

Why AMA Membership Is Worth It: Real Stories from Members

RC Flying Fields Near Me: What to Expect at AMA Flying Sites

US Drone Soccer Nationals Launches Team USA for World Competition

AMA Member Killed in B-52 Crash

Aerospace Innovators Burt Rutan and Dan Kreigh to Visit AMA During Nats

Burt Rutan and Dan Kreigh AMA Resources

Oklahoma’s Annual Tournament 2025

6 Ways to Grow Your Club