AMA Day Camp

AMA Day Camp is a FREE resource for our education outreach volunteers, as well as any model aviation educator or club that is seeking guidance. Here you will find ideas, activities, and suggestions on how to introduce model aviation activities in the classroom, at home, or out on the flying field!

Discover Flight!

The AMA welcomes you to discover flight!

AMA Alpha

Introducing the AMA Alpha! The Alpha is a rubber-powered airplane that provides amazing flight duration, controlled flight, and can easily be disassembled and taken home to fly again.

Learn sUAS

Introducing our new educational resource for sUAS hobbyists, Learn sUAS!

Alaris Unmanned Systems

The AMA and ALARIS Unmanned Systems have teamed together with a common commitment to developing and promoting tools that improve the safety of UAS operations.

Public Safety Training

This hands-on training course will provide public safety officers the knowledge needed to use UAS technology safely and effectively in their daily jobs.

UAS4STEM Search & Rescue Challenge-Quadzilla Build Instructions

Need help building your Quadzilla? You've come to the right place!

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Learn about Life Weight and Thrust in this interactive game

Learn about Pitch, Yaw, and Roll in this interactive game

Learn to build the FPG-9 airplane in this interactive tutorial


 

Camp AMA 2018: Evan Gaston's AT-6

Evan Gaston, a longtime Camp AMA attendee, was unable to attend camp this year, but that didn't stop this year's campers from finding a way to bring Camp AMA to him!

What is an AMA Chapter?

An AMA Chapter includes two or more AMA chartered clubs. Click here to learn more about the benefits of becoming an AMA Chapter!

A Beginner's Guide to Control Line

If you have never given Control Line (CL) flying a try, this article will bring you information about entering CL in whatever event you would like to join. Read more to explore another segment of model aviation!

Litespeed Airshow

Litespeed Airshow is an indoor assembly program that uses STEM education to engage and inspire kids.

AMA Safety Program

The AMA Safety Program is a compilation of AMA documents and programs as they pertain to safe model operation.

Camp AMA

June 10th -16th, 2018 at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana.
Camp is open to beginner through advanced pilots ages 13-19. Learn all about flying from our award-winning instructors. Space is limited; reserve your spot early!

NASA Spinoff 2018

The 2018 edition of NASA’s annual Spinoff publication features 49 technologies the agency helped create that are used in almost every facet of modern life.

UAS4STEM Drone Challenge

Introducing a new STEM program from the Academy of Model Aeronautics, UAS4STEM!

Booth Managment at Public Events

Booth management tips for AMA club members attending shows and conferences.

Lipo Battery Basics

LiPo (Lithium-Polymer) batteries are a popular means for powering our electric models. As is the case when working with any power source, there are a few things that modelers need to know to stay safe and keep their batteries performing.

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

The National Championship for the UAS4STEM Drone Challenge will be held August 18th at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) in Muncie, Indiana.

There was no national competition held in 1942 to 1945 due to World War II. The first post-war Nats held in 1946 was referred to as the Victory Nats.