AMA Today

July 2011

The Big Event beckons - AMA 75th Celebration sign-up in final days

Four days of action-packed, fun-fly aeromodeling, Nats soaring competition, NASA exhibits, tethered balloon rides, EAA Young Eagle flights, RC boats and cars, country club pool party for families, museum tours, flying with an astronaut, and the first flights of a half-scale Hughes H-1 racer by Hollywood's premier model designer. All free! Nearly 200 pilots from 36 states have already signed up. Click the link below ASAP to learn more and to register as a pilot. Go here to sign up for the July 16th big Country Club Pool Party, featuring a spectacular night-fly by Bobby Watts. Also, today is the last day to register for the Diamond Anniversary Gala, July 15. Go here to register; don't delay!

85^th outdoor Nats takes to the skies

Even older than the Academy, the National Aeromodeling Championships is open to any all comers. Nearly 1,000 pilots are registered for this year's 85th edition of the Nats in many disciplines. Click the link below to get in the game; it's still not too late! Want to follow the daily exploits of your fellow aeromodelers? Go here or click the button at the right to access NatsNews.

AMA's government relations website - keeping you informed on many issues

Rich Hanson, AMA's Government Regulations and Regulatory Affairs representative, has got your back in D.C. Our ongoing work with the FAA and its attempt to regulate model aviation has been long and arduous. That full, still-unfolding story and lots of background information are available just by clicking the link below. Rich, a former AMA Executive Council member and Vietnam helicopter pilot, is now blogging frequently on many other aviation issues. Stay informed; get the latest news!

Terrific young aeromodelers cited - scholarship winners announced

A third-generation aeromodeler, James Van Sant, Langhorne PA, was the top winner in AMA's annual Charles H. Grant Scholarship program. James, bound for Penn State, won the Charles Hampson Grant, Cliff Telford and Toledo Weak Signals awards. Additional winners included Ryan Clark, Canton MI; Aaron Bauer, Chicago IL; Edwin Mason, McLean VA; and Kylie Narance, Galion OH. A total of $39,500 was awarded this year. AMA's total scholarship amount since the program began in the '70s now approaches nearly $800,000. Check out the awards and these outstanding young aeromodelers by clicking the link below.

Check out all the members who have taken advantage of the
Sign 3 Fly Free program

Special edition of Model Aviation coming your way

COVER-final Attention AMA members: When you receive your August 2011 issue of Model Aviation, it will arrive along with a true keepsake: a 36-page publication dedicated to celebrating the Academy's first 75 years. This is a supplement to Model Aviation and will arrive wrapped in plastic, with the magazine. The supplement details much of the history behind your association and how it came to become the largest organization of its kind in the world. Interesting personal insights, rare photos and other historical memorabilia are highlighted. We hope members enjoy the supplement and invite them to share their stories about AMA and aeromodeling by going to the special AMA page created for the 75th Anniversary Celebration, www.ama75.com.

Model Aviation's new homepage boldly welcomes visitors.

The Academy of Model Aeronautics' in-house design team crafted a site that embodies the publication's vision and continued commitment to the AMA and the hobby, sport, and educational pursuit of model aviation. The website will continue to highlight articles found in the magazine. Additionally visitors will discover online exclusives, interactive elements, and supplemental materials enhancing the print edition. Integrated throughout the site are features allowing you to engage with other members, share your thoughts about a story, have a direct line of contact with the publications team, submit a story of your own, and offer your thoughts suggestions. Visit ModelAviation.com to explore the site firsthand. You can visit the site on any computer, mobile device, or tablet. To learn more, click here to enjoy a short video tour hosted by Model Aviation editor Jay Smith. MA

Renew your membership, update your profile

AMA offers its current and lapsed members the opportunity to re-up their membership now through the end of 2012. It gets that paperwork thing out of the way and helps you not miss a month of flying or your magazine. Click the link below to register. Also, at the same time, consider updating your personal profile online. This really helps in communicating with you correctly. Go here to do just that!

District X ramps it up online

AMA District X Vice President Lawrence Tougas wants to invite AMA members from all districts to enjoy District X's new website. "We have a lot of great articles in our blog, plenty of pictures in our photo albums, and a spot where you can learn more about our associate vice presidents and myself," says Lawrence, District VP. All of the information is at www.ama10.org. Why not consider helping your district with its website?


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