Announcements
Membership and Renewal Guide
The following message was delivered via email to all AMA members on Friday, October 9, 2026: We want to reach out to you directly because information about a possible sale involving our property in Muncie, Indiana, the International Aeromodeling Center that has been our home for more than three decades, [...]
Thinking about starting an RC flying club or model aviation club in your community? It might be easier than you think. You only need five current AMA members to start an AMA Chartered Club. Becoming an AMA Chartered Club can give your group access to valuable benefits and resources, including [...]
By Holly Silvers, Associate Editor | hollys@modelaircraft.org A little over an hour and a half and approximately 80 miles east of the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana, sits Dayton, Ohio—home to the National Museum of the United States Air Force on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. As the oldest and [...]
One of the main sponsors of “the Gathering” is Legend Hobby owner, Thomas Wheeland. He wrote the following story that covers the history & emotions of this wonderful flying event. Enjoy. WHERE GIANTS STILL FLY The 38th Annual B-17 Gathering & Big Bird Fly-InSeptember 16–19, 2026Bomber Field USA • Monaville, [...]
The AMA Model Aviation Experience, sponsored by Wing, recently attended the Grissom Air & Space Expo held at Grissom Air Force Base outside of Kokomo, Indiana, on August 29 and 30, 2026. The trailer was set up in the STEM hangar and became a must-see attraction for the over 35,000 [...]
Office closed – 08/12/2026 Due to the heavy storms and flooding around Muncie, IN, AMA HQ will be closed today. We plan to re-open tomorrow, weather permitting. WTHR Weather update
Money Matters By Marc Guerra, AMA Chief Financial Officer | amacfo@modelaircraft.org This month, I will cover some important financial controls and oversights that your club officers should consider. Hopefully your club has a checking and savings account established at a local bank. A trusted custodian, such as a club treasurer [...]
By Holly Silvers, Associate Editor | hollys@modelaircraft.org As seen in the August 2026 issue of Model Aviation. A PILOT IS never too young (or old!) to make history. AMA Youth members and California siblings Aurelius and Kiana Lin, who are also proud members of the National Youth Aviation Academy (NYAA), [...]
AMA IS EXCITED to announce a new, special program for members! Through a recent arrangement between AMA and Farmers Insurance, members now have access to special offerings and group discounts that are not available to the general public. Farmers Insurance also provides: AMA works to provide members access to offerings [...]
President’s Perspective By Greg Stone, AMA President | amapresident@modelaircraft.org As seen in the August 2026 issue of Model Aviation. EVERY TIME I visit an AMA flying site, I’m reminded of something powerful. Our hobby doesn’t run on fuel, batteries, or even lift: It runs on people and the spirit of [...]