How to Navigate AMA's Web Site, www.modelaircraft.org
Site navigation
- Click the AMA logo at the top-left of any page to return to the home page.
- Click the "Sign In" button to log in, reset your password, or register a new web account.
- To search the entire site, type your subject in the search box and click "Search." The top search results will be shown.
- The shopping cart icon appears at the top-right and shows how many items are in your cart. Click the cart to view its contents, click any links on the left to go to the online shop, or use the online store search function.
Join/Renew
- This is the AMA Membership Application Center. Use it to apply for a new membership, renew a current membership, or try a three-month trial membership.
Member Services
- Find information about the Park Pilot Program, a "Getting Started with the Web Site" link, and links to locate a hobby shop or a chartered club.
- You can also navigate to Clubs, Membership, or Organization using the menu on the left side of the page.
- This area is the same as the Member Services tab at the top of the page.
Clubs
- Club Documents
- Find or list clubs
- Information on FAA NOTAMs
- Charter Club Kit
Membership
- Membership applications
- Membership Frequently Asked Questions
- Membership benefits
- AMA documents and Membership Manual
- Membership verification
- AMA Safety Code
Organization
- List of AMA Headquarters staff
- Executive Council meeting schedule
Community
- The AMA Community page features a blog from the AMA president, Dave Mathewson.
Members Only
(You must be an AMA member, be signed in, and have your web account linked to your membership to view material in this area. See "Getting Started with the Web Site" under Member Services if you have questions.)
- Model Aviation’s Digital Archives
- Update AMA information
- Annual financial statements
- AMA committees
- Park Pilot partner search
- Incident report form
- Club roster
- Introductory Pilot Program description:
- List instructors
- Register instructor
- Register student
About AMA
- Camping information
- Hotel information
- International Aeromodeling Center site use
- AMA links
- NRHSA hobby shops (find a hobby shop in your area)
- Tradeshows and information about the annual AMA Expo
Shop AMA
- Browse the online catalog
- Order plans through the Plans Service
- Purchase T-shirts and plaques from Custom Products
Ask AMA
- Ask questions about your membership, the web site, or general issues.
- Contact staff directly from the personnel directory. Open issues receive immediate attention and are routed to an expert in that area.
Publications
- Model Aviation: The flagship monthly magazine of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). It covers all aspects of the hobby and sport and is provided as a member benefit. It is also available by subscription and in select hobby shops in the US and Canada.
- The AMA Insider: Published electronically on a bimonthly basis for AMA members. Its purpose is to create a network of information exchange between chartered clubs, AMA officials, and chartered club officers.
- Model Aviation’s Sport Aviator: Dedicated to helping new RC airplane pilots succeed. Features product reviews, piloting tips, and technical how-tos. This online publication is offered as a free service to anyone interested in model aviation.
- Park Pilot magazine: AMA’s newest publication, launched in 2008 as a quarterly. It inspires, informs, and instructs small-field and indoor aviators. It is a benefit of membership in the Park Pilot Program; open AMA members can add a yearly subscription for $9.95.
Competition/Events
- Visit the AMA Contest Calendar
- Review the Competition Regulations
- Read about the AMA Expo
- Frequently Asked Questions and Contest Board members
- Menu for the AMA National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats) including schedule and registration information
Education
- Scholarship program overview and application forms
- Information about AMA’s TAG (Take off And Grow) program
- List of modeling educators and an information packet for educators
Museum
- Link to the National Model Aviation Museum
- Museum History Program and general information
- AMA library section and exhibits
- Model Aviation Hall of Fame page
Chartered Club Search
- Find an AMA chartered club by ZIP code, club name, district, or state.
Terms of Use
- Rules and conditions governing use of the AMA web site.
Privacy Statement
- AMA’s privacy policy and description of how provided information is used.
Hobby Shop Search
- Search for a hobby shop by name or state, or find one in your area or intended destination.
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