Name: Club Funfly & Pot Luck
Start: 2026-09-12T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-09-12T23:59:59-05:00
Location: RC Propbusters

Go Team USA!

Two world championship teams are headed overseas to represent the US and compete with the top model pilots in the world. AMA wishes the best for both US teams! The 2026 FAI F1ABP Junior World Championships for Free Flight (FF) Model Aircraft begins July 26 and runs through August 2 in [...]

Posted: July 21st, 2026

2026 FAI F4 Scale Model World Championships – Final Report

By Pete Bauer While the World Championships are very competitive, there is also the opportunity to reach out and make new friends from around the world. Two years ago, at the F4 Scale Model World Championships in Romania, Mika Jylha was the only competitor from Finland and needed a caller. [...]

Posted: July 20th, 2026

Rutan, Kreigh Visit AMA’s International Aeromodeling Center

Aviation and aerospace icon Burt Rutan, and fellow aerospace engineer Dan Kreigh, helped AMA celebrate the 100th running of the Nats, sponsored by Du-bro, by visiting the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) July 8-10. Their visit was highlighted with a dinner and special presentation, “From Model Airplanes to Space,” on July [...]

Posted: July 20th, 2026

Burt Rutan Presented with AMA Fellowship Award

Aviation and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan was presented with the AMA Fellowship award July 9, 2026, in Muncie, Indiana. He was given the award following a presentation outlining how his illustrious career began with model aviation. The Fellowship award is AMA’s highest level of recognition to those individuals who have [...]

Posted: July 13th, 2026

Updated 7-15: Excitement is building at the 2026 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft

By Pete Bauer Updated 7-15-2026 It has been a rough start for Team USA (and most of the other teams). This photo indicates the primary issue. There have been a lot of mechanical and weather challenges, mostly engine troubles and the wind. Many of our planes have gotten pranged either [...]

Posted: July 9th, 2026

FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft Starts July 9

Lausanne, Switzerland, 1 July 2026 – The 2026 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft runs from 9-18 July in Buckminster, Great Britain with a record competitor turnout. Hosted by the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) at their headquarters, the National Centre for Aeromodelling, organisers will welcome 23 competing [...]

Posted: July 6th, 2026

Why AMA Membership Is Worth It: Real Stories from Members

1. A Community That Keeps You Engaged “Meeting with other fliers and belonging to local clubs.”— Dale, Adult Senior, FL One of the most common themes is community. AMA membership connects you with local clubs where you can: For many, this turns flying from a solo hobby into something much [...]

Posted: July 1st, 2026

RC Flying Fields Near Me: What to Expect at AMA Flying Sites

If you’ve searched “RC flying fields near me,” you’re likely ready to take the next step. In AMA terms, these are called flying sites—and they’re where the real experience begins. But one question usually comes next: What’s it actually like when you show up? Here’s the reality, based on real [...]

Posted: June 23rd, 2026

US Drone Soccer Nationals Launches Team USA for World Competition

The 2026 U.S. Drone Soccer National Championship, also known as the “Battle At The Beach,” took place May 18-19, 2026, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. ce May 18-19, 2026, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Cabrillo Flying Jags took first place and reclaimed the [...]

Posted: June 22nd, 2026

AMA Member Killed in B-52 Crash

AMA wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the family of Jeromy Smith, of Rosamond, California, following an aviation accident on June 15 at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Jeromy, age 32, was one of eight crew members onboard a B-52 Stratofortress that crashed shortly after takeoff. There were [...]

Posted: June 22nd, 2026

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