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Help Us Celebrate 13 Years!

It's the AMA Foundation's birthday! The AMA Foundation is turning 13, and we're celebrating the best way we know how: by bringing our community of hobbyists together to make a lasting impact on model aviation.

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An Amazing Coincidence

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AMA member David Kulesa shares the story of an amazing coincidence that occurred thanks to his club receiving a Flying Site Improvement Grant from the AMA Foundation.

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AMA Foundation Increases Community Impact

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On September 9, 2026, the AMA Foundation donated various televisions to the YWCA of Central Indiana.

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Club Safety Takes Flight: The Winston-Salem RC Club's Experience with the Al Kanser AMA AED Save A Life Grant

The Winston-Salem RC Club recently received an Al Kanser AMA AED Save A Life Grant. Club member Isaac Anderson provided a write-up about his club's journey to purchasing an AED, upping their flying field's safety and peace of mind.

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Maximize Your Charitable Impact!

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Maximize your charitable impact by utilizing smart, non-cash vehicles to donate to the AMA Foundation.

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Help Your Hobby Soar with a Year-End Gift

The AMA Foundation is gearing up for its 2026 year-end giving season. Will you help your hobby soar with a year-end gift?

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AMA Clubs Celebrate National Model Aviation Day 2026

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AMA clubs across the country celebrated National Model Aviation Day 2026 on August 22.

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Willy Nillies Sponsors Second Round of 2026 Club Training Day Starter Kits

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The second round of 2026 Club Training Day Starter Kits is sponsored by Willy Nillies, a company owned by Doug and Becky Hart. In early August, Doug and Becky traveled to AMA Headquarters in Muncie, Indiana, to deliver all 77 kits for distribution.