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Registration for the Heavy-Lift Challenge 2024 Season is OPEN!

The AMA Heavy-Lift Challenge for the 2024 season is now open for registration. Teams of 2-4 students in grades 6-12 will modify a Horizon Hobby S 2 1.1 AeroScout to deliver water for local wildfire response efforts. The registration fee is $199 and prizes up to $10,000 are available. All registrants must be AMA members and complete the AMA Ground School coursework. Registration closes on April 1, 2024.

For the past several months at AMA Headquarters, we've been very excited about the 2023 Heavy-Lift Challenge. This year's competition marked an

The 2023 Heavy-Lift STE(A)M Challenge Registration Is Now OPEN!

Are you always on the lookout for ways to put your model aviation expertise to the test? Do you relish the opportunity to solve difficult challenges

Taking Flight 2022 inspires local families, while STEM+C continues its good work within the aviation industry.

Paul Kaup knows how to equip the future workforce in aviation. It takes a bit of effort, some good friends who see the vision, and the ability of a

Create an AMA Model Aviation Student Club (MASC) in your community!

There's an easy way to form an officially chartered Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Club for local students in your area; and it can be chartered

AMA Membership Benefits Spotlight: Training and Education

There are many ways to utilize content provided by the AMA in your educational efforts! The Education team is proud to partner with many individuals

The AMA offers clubs a Heavy-Lift Challenge, a mission-oriented competition where teams engineer a payload carrying mechanism for a model aircraft.

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Heavy Lift STE(A)M Challenge Information This section includes details on: Items Needed to Compete The Mission Eligibility Rules Scoring Disclosures

Fundamentals of Flight Purpose This lesson is intended to provide a fundamental understanding of flight mechanics. The student will be familiarized

Aviation Meteorology Purpose This lesson provides a basic understanding of weather and its impact on flight operations, covering atmospheric

Aviation Safety Purpose This course provides a fundamental understanding of aviation safety practices for Unmanned Systems, covering recordkeeping

The Academy of Model Aeronautics is a world-class association of modelers organized for the purpose of promotion, development, education, advancement

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Blue Devils Model Aviation Student Club

Blue Devils Flying Club partners with Robson Ranch to teach kids about RC flight, inspiring them to pursue careers in aviation and gaining confidence and guidance.

Silver Creek Model Aviation Student Club

Silver Creek Model Aviation Student Club was started by students and their art teacher, Mr. Tropman, with the help of LEAF and AMA District IX AVP Rick McCaskill.

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Registration for the Heavy-Lift Challenge 2024 Season is OPEN!

Heavy-Lift Challenge 2023 Winners, Runners-Up, and Honorable Mentions Announced!

The 2023 Heavy-Lift STE(A)M Challenge Registration Is Now OPEN!

Taking Flight 2022 inspires local families, while STEM+C continues its good work within the aviation industry.

Create an AMA Model Aviation Student Club (MASC) in your community!

AMA Membership Benefits Spotlight: Training and Education

Heavy Lift Challenge

Model Aviation Student Club (MASC)

Blue Devils Model Aviation Student Club

Silver Creek Model Aviation Student Club