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The AMA is pleased to announce the return of our latest authorized STE(A)M program for the spring of 2023, the Heavy Lift Challenge!  This mission-oriented challenge developed by Jim Tiller is designed to push your piloting skill, engineering acumen, and critical thinking to the next level.

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AMA Jr. Camp is designed to be a hands-on introduction to model aviation for students, and that’s why the projects are designed to incorporate as many household materials as possible! However, there are a couple of projects where specialized equipment and parts are a great benefit. Make sure you have everything you need, or save yourself the trouble and have a Jr. Camp Flight Pack on hand! A Flight Pack is the perfect way to enjoy these on-demand trainings in whatever setting you choose.

 

AMA Jr. Camp 2021 is an online virtual camp experience developed and presented by the Academy of Model Aeronautics. It is designed to be a fun, preparatory course for youth ages 5-13 to learn model aviation fundamentals that will help to prepare them for future, more advanced aeromodeling opportunities.

The AMA Education Department proudly recommends the following AUTHORIZED AMA STE(A)M PROGRAM partners who promote the highest standards of STEM/STE(A)M education utilizing model aviation as an integral part of the curriculum.

Introducing the AMA BETA, our next generation free flight flyer! This model is perfect for beginners and experts alike.

The AMA is pleased to announce the return of our latest authorized STE(A)M program for the spring of 2023, the Heavy Lift Challenge!  This mission-oriented challenge developed by Jim Tiller is designed to push your piloting skill, engineering acumen, and critical thinking to the next level.

AMA Jr. Camp is an online, virtual camp experience, developed and presented by the Academy of Model Aeronautics. It is designed to be a fun, preparatory course for youth ages 5-13 to learn model aviation fundamentals that will help to prepare them for future, more advanced aeromodeling opportunities

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United Way of Delaware County

The AMA has partnered with United Way of Delaware County to provide the Take Off & Read Challenge to local schools.

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The first mass produced model airplane engine was designed and built by 16-year old Bill Brown, Jr. His friend, Maxwell Bassett designed model aircraft to test the engines. In 1933, flying with a gas engine, Max won the Mulvihill, Cabin model Stout, and the Moffeft International Trophy because the rules did not yet stipulate the type of power.