Academy of Model Aeronautics

09/17/2026

Annual AMA Plans Build Sale!

Use code BUILD2026 to receiver 20% off your next plans order, September 15, 2026 through October 31, 2026.

Website: https://plans.modelaircraft.org/

09/16/2026

Members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics are eligible for special group discounts on auto and home insurance from Farmers GroupSelect. There are also discounts for bundling car and home insurance designed to help participants save. Coverage for motorcycles, RVs and boats is also available and may provide additional savings.

Learn more by contacting Farmers Insurance
Phone: 844-712-0742
Website: https://farmersgroupquote.com/AMA1936

09/10/2026

The AMA has a new exclusive member benefit from Lymow Tech.

You can receive $500 off the MSRP of the Lymow One Plus Robotic Lawn Mower.

https://www.lymow.com/products/lymow-one-plus-robotic-lawn-mower

Members can find discount code at: https://www.modelaircraft.org/ama-members-only-discount-programs

Disclaimer: Discount is only available in the United States and only applicable for 10A and 5A mowers. Discount cannot be superimposed and is one-time use per member. Effective through December 31, 2026.

09/05/2026

The AMA model aviation experience sponsored by Wing is at the Cleveland Air Show this weekend.

09/04/2026

AMA Air // Clarifying the new FCC Proposal on Foreign UAS Components

On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray receive clarification on the recent FCC proposal from AMA Government Relations Manager Lucas Rodden, reveal the results of this summer's world championships in F1D Indoor Free Flight, F4 Scale, and F3J Model Gliders, get a recap of the 2026 IRCHA Jamboree from AMA Competition and Technical Director JC Zankl, and much more!

This month's episode of AMA Air is sponsored by: On Top of the World Communities

September 4th, 2026

0:00 Introduction
3:42 Burt Rutan & Dan Kreigh Videos
6:12 FCC Proposal Information
23:34 World Championships Results
27:52 IRCHA Jamboree Recap
37:47 Sponsor
38:47 Club of the Month
40:53 IFlyAMA
43:25 AMA Scholarships
44:10 AMA Grants
45:55 Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award
46:12 Sign 3 Fly Free Program
46:53 Nall in the Fall
49:24 Conclusion
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Episode Links:
- Northwest Houston RC Club: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CbF...
- modelaviation.com
- Burt Rutan/Dan Kreigh Interview: https://youtu.be/x4NtpunGbbQ
- Burt Rutan/Dan Kreigh Presentation: https://youtu.be/oRUT0XSL0XQ
- facebook.com/rcroundtable
- FCC Proposals: https://bit.ly/4i8ZoXG
- AMA Comments on FCC Proposals: https://bit.ly/3SttkDv
- F1D WC Results: f1d2026.org/the-scores
- F1D WC Photos: https://bit.ly/4gTy11E
- F4 WC Results: https://bit.ly/4i3Ahp7
- F4 WC Scale Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/_el3IbB6T1U
- F3J WC Results: https://bit.ly/4zNkj9b
- IRCHA.org
- facebook.com/IRCHA2020
- modelaircraft.org/club-month-september-2026
- Club Website: volunteeraeromodelers.org
- Club Facebook: facebook.com/groups/VolunteerAeromodelers
- Facebook.com/groups/iflyama
- amafoundation.modelaircraft.org/scholarships
- modelaircraft.org/grants
- Carl & Beth Goldberg Award: https://bit.ly/3T527am
- modelaircraft.org/membership/sign-3-fly-free-program
- tta.aero/nitf

Sponsor: ontopoftheworldcommunities.com/r-c-flying-field-on-top-of-the-world-communities
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0:00 Introduction
3:42 Burt Rutan & Dan Kreigh Videos
6:12 FCC Proposal Information
23:34 World Championships Results
27:52 IRCHA Jamboree Recap
37:47 Sponsor
38:47 Club of the Month
40:53 IFlyAMA
43:25 AMA Scholarships
44:10 AMA Grants
45:55 Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award
46:12 Sign 3 Fly Free Program
46:53 Nall in the Fall
49:24 Conclusion

09/01/2026

An Evening with Burt Rutan and Dan Kreigh
Full 2026 Presentation

From Model Airplanes to Space. On July 10th, 2026, aviation pioneer Burt Rutan and aerospace engineer Dan Kreigh provided a presentation to AMA members discussing their upbringings in model aviation, how that passion led to successful careers in aerospace engineering, and provided unique insights from their time working together at Scaled Composites.

This banquet dinner was held during the opening week of the 100th National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats).
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0:00:00 Introduction by AMA Executive Director Tyler Dobbs
0:02:04 Burt Rutan Presentation
1:00:11 Dan Kreigh Presentation
2:02:23 Audience Q/A
2:31:19 Award Presentation

From Model Airplanes to Space. On July 10th, 2026, aviation pioneer...

08/29/2026

The AMA model aviation experience sponsored by Wing is setup in the STEM hangar for the Grissom Air Show & Expo.

08/25/2026

Two FCC Proceedings Could Affect Model Aviation
AMA Member comments requested

https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2026/08/25/comments-requested-two-fcc-proceedings-could-affect-model-aviation/

08/25/2026

Relive the 100th Nats

A look back on the 100th National Aeromodeling Championships. Take in the sights and sounds of the 2026 Nats, from free flight to control line to RC, to immerse yourself in the historic event as if you were there to witness it yourself, as the Nats centennial era comes to a close.
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0:00 Introduction
2:39 RC Scale
4:43 Control Line Speed
6:51 Control Line Precision Aerobatics
9:13 RC Pylon Racing
11:04 Control Line Racing
12:28 Control Line Scale
15:04 RC Scale Aerobatics
17:42 Control Line Combat
19:29 Control Line Navy Carrier
21:25 RC Aerobatics
24:17 RC Soaring
27:44 RC Helicopters
30:15 Free Flight
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