FAA seeks comments on Safe & Secure Operations of UAS
Source: AMA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS BLOG Model aviation needs your help to ensure future regulations do not place unnecessary burdens on our community. Last month, the FAA issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding the safe and secure operations...
NSRCA & The Charlotte Aeromodelers Presents
Their First Combined Aerobatic Competition Winners. Snyder, Hoke, Pritchett, Craft, and Hannah Check out the flyers during the event. Use this link to see additional CAM Pattern Event photos. Contact Us...
Ready To Fly Drones for 2019 Aerial Photos
Most of us in the hobby are looking for a drone that is large enough to support a decently long flight time, hold a camera or other data capture device, and be able to control some (or all) of its flight autonomously using pre-programmed coordinates or real-time data....
Drone Open Source Building
You can click on the following FPV Drone Parts image and zoom in for further details: HOW TO BUILD A DRONE | STEP BY STEP GUIDE LINK After taking a look at the Step By Step Guide above by clicking on the link, take a look at the following content links...
The Pitts S-2B from Kingcraft
The Pitts S-2B from Kingcraft is an ARF model airframe in an all wood construction using balsa and plywood. It comes with a painted lightweight fiberglass cowling. If you come from a builder background, you will appreciate the design details and the ultra scale dual...
Warbirds over Delaware Open for Business
I just spent the day enjoying wonderful weather, great friendly people and some pretty spectacular airplanes. Anybody in range should drop whatever they are doing and get to Lums Pond to see this event. This is a family friendly environment with good food provided...
Rain Cancellation of Spring 2018 CAFFA Kudzu Contest
Fall contest is scheduled for October 13 and 14. Flyer 2018 October HURRICANE
Spring CAFFA Kudzu Classic
CAFFA and the DC Maxecuters are jointly sponsoring their spring free flight contest at the Carolina Turf Farms field in Raeford, NC May 19-20, 2018. For more information contact www.dcmaxecuter.org or jdiebolt@mindspring.com
AMA Members need to contact their representatives in congress
We just received this communication from AMA Government Regulations Committee, and wanted to make sure everyone gets the word and takes action. It only takes a couple of minutes, and this is how our government process works. They need to hear from us. Friday, April...
Let’s not ground drones because of a few ‘close calls’
A recent article describing a brewing controversy over Drone Flights published yesterday in The Hill. AMA members are urged to stay informed and fly responsibly : Last week, the Air Line Pilots Association, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, and...