A "How Do I Begin Flying?" Write-up! This article provides a concise guide to help you start flying your model aircraft safely and in compliance with regulations. For more in-depth Soaring Safely: A First-Time Flyer’s Guide to Model Aviation Welcome to the exciting world of model aviation! If you’re a first-time flier, you’re Read more
New Scholarships! Apply today! As part of its commitment to the celebration of model aviation, the Academy of Model Aeronautics has always strongly believed that not only is our Read more
2024 Scholarship Winners The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has helped graduating seniors achieve their dreams since 1970, with individual scholarships ranging from $500 Read more
Know Before You Fly – Call 5: Student Drone Kits Post-Project Update Call 5 required the Academy of Model Aeronautics project team, in partnership with colleagues at the FAA, to create and distribute 2500 ‘advanced Read more
Julie Newman: Engineer and Author Julie Newman, Chief Engineer for a major satellite program at Boeing and active STEM outreach champion, found her true calling in engineering. She Read more
AMA BETA Introducing the AMA BETA, our next generation free flight flyer! This model is perfect for beginners and experts alike. The BETA provides a stable Read more
University Model Aviation Student Club (UMASC) A UMASC is an officially chartered AMA club that is segmented from the general AMA membership. This ensures the university or college students can Read more
How Do I Pick My Propeller? By Tim S. With so many propeller options out there it’s hard to know what you should use. What length of propeller should you use? What does the pitch Read more
How Do I Know What NOT to Fly as My First Plane? Originally by Frank Granelli for Sport Aviator First, you should understand that only certain model aircraft are suitable for a beginning model pilot Read more
How Do I Know the Difference Between Basic Trainers & Aerobatic Trainers? Originally by Frank Granelli for Sport Aviator A wing located on the top is not a guarantee that the aircraft is a good Basic Trainer. The Hobbico Read more
