Academy of Model Aeronautics

09/01/2026

An Evening with Burt Rutan and Dan Kreigh
Full 2026 Presentation

From Model Airplanes to Space. On July 10th, 2026, aviation pioneer Burt Rutan and aerospace engineer Dan Kreigh provided a presentation to AMA members discussing their upbringings in model aviation, how that passion led to successful careers in aerospace engineering, and provided unique insights from their time working together at Scaled Composites.

This banquet dinner was held during the opening week of the 100th National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats).
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0:00:00 Introduction by AMA Executive Director Tyler Dobbs
0:02:04 Burt Rutan Presentation
1:00:11 Dan Kreigh Presentation
2:02:23 Audience Q/A
2:31:19 Award Presentation

From Model Airplanes to Space. On July 10th, 2026, aviation pioneer...

08/29/2026

The AMA model aviation experience sponsored by Wing is setup in the STEM hangar for the Grissom Air Show & Expo.

08/25/2026

Two FCC Proceedings Could Affect Model Aviation
AMA Member comments requested

https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2026/08/25/comments-requested-two-fcc-proceedings-could-affect-model-aviation/

08/25/2026

Relive the 100th Nats

A look back on the 100th National Aeromodeling Championships. Take in the sights and sounds of the 2026 Nats, from free flight to control line to RC, to immerse yourself in the historic event as if you were there to witness it yourself, as the Nats centennial era comes to a close.
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0:00 Introduction
2:39 RC Scale
4:43 Control Line Speed
6:51 Control Line Precision Aerobatics
9:13 RC Pylon Racing
11:04 Control Line Racing
12:28 Control Line Scale
15:04 RC Scale Aerobatics
17:42 Control Line Combat
19:29 Control Line Navy Carrier
21:25 RC Aerobatics
24:17 RC Soaring
27:44 RC Helicopters
30:15 Free Flight
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08/19/2026

🎉 National Model Aviation Day 2026 is right around the corner! Consider celebrating by purchasing a discounted brick in the Walk of Fame.

In honor of National Model Aviation Day, the AMA Foundation is offering 10% off all Walk of Fame bricks through August 31! To take advantage of this deal, use code NMAD at checkout.

👉 Purchase your discounted brick today: www.modelaircraft.org/ama-walk-of-fame

❓Questions about Walk of Fame bricks can be directed to [email protected].

08/17/2026

Hello fellow modelers in Denver! Go check out the Jefco Aeromod'lers RC Club National Model Aviation Day event on August 22nd.

AMA Foundation link: https://amafoundation.modelaircraft.org/national-model-aviation-day-1

Is your club also planning an NMAD event? Share your club's flyer below.

08/17/2026

Burt Rutan & Dan Kreigh || Model Aviation is More Than Just a Hobby

Aviation legend Burt Rutan and aerospace engineer Dan Kreigh discuss their upbringing in model aviation and how it directly translated to their lifelong career success in the aviation and aerospace engineering field, during this interview conducted by Model Aviation Magazine Copy Editor Terry Dunn.
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0:00 Introduction
0:13 Model Aviation Hobby Experience
11:40 Three C's
14:53 From Model Airplanes to Aerospace Engineering
20:40 Conclusion

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08/13/2026

Celebrating UAS4STEM’s Team Managers

https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/uas4stem/2026/08/13/celebrating-uas4stems-team-managers/

08/12/2026

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.

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