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President Trump today signed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 into law

    Dear Members,   President Trump today signed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 into law, which contains several provisions relating to our hobby. As we previously mentioned, AMA championed some of the provisions included in the bill on behalf of our nearly 200,000 members. Other provisions will require closer dialogue and coordination with […]

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Academy of Model Aeronautics Member Communication

Dear AMA Members, Yesterday, the AMA Executive Council unanimously approved an action plan to relieve and further protect our members from unnecessary and burdensome regulations. This plan addresses the recently announced interim rule requiring federal registration of all model aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) weighing between 0.55 and 55 pounds. AMA has long used

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You Must register your Model Aircraft with the FAA

Drones are going to kill the hobby! Press Release in part from the FAA WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced a streamlined and user-friendly web-based aircraft registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft (UAS) weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) and less than 55 pounds (approx.

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Kids Day 2013

  Kids of all ages Ready for some free summer time fun? Come fly a Radio Controlled Model Airplane with us. This event will take place at our club’s “Flying Field”. “Certified Flying Instructors” will help you learn how to pilot these fun flying machines.  There will be food and refreshments, so bring Dad… Heck,

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