AMA Air
AMA Air // Model Aviation Magazine 50th Anniversary — Joe Nall Week 2025 Recap
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray recap Joe Nall Week 2025, interview Executive Editor-in-Chief Jay Smith about Model Aviation Magazine’s upcoming 50th anniversary celebration, provide the results of the 2025 indoor free flight Nats, and much more!
AMA Air Flying Sites Granted Higher Altitudes
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray discuss a recent National Authorization granting AMA clubs in Class G airspace higher flying altitudes, announce the new Executive Director of the AMA, interview Catalina Muchnick about Montana Drone Safety Day, and much more!
2025 Southeastern Model Show
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray recap the 2025 Southeastern Model Show, also known as the Perry Swap Meet, provide a look at upcoming events at which AMA will have a presence this spring, and much more!
AMA Air // Interview with UASidekick COO Jason Cansler — AMA Chartered Club Toolkit
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray announce a new resource provided by AMA to assist club growth, the AMA Chartered Club Toolkit! They also interview Jason Cansler, Chief Operating Officer of UASidekick, about how AMA members can maximize UASidekick to get to flying faster, highlight an article from Model Aviation magazine about converting RC model airplanes to Control Line, and much more!
AMA Air / Flying into the New Year
AMA Air has a whole new look to celebrate the start of its 10-year anniversary! On this episode, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray welcome in 2025 by showcasing how AMA clubs across the country rang in the New Year with their own New Year’s Day fly-ins, announce the 2024 inductees of the AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame, reveal the winners of the 2024 Carl & Beth Goldberg Vital People Award, and much more!
AMA Air – 12/6/2024
On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray welcome in the holidays with AMA Interim Executive Director Tyler Dobbs to reflect on AMA’s advocacy efforts from this past year and look ahead on what’s to come. Additionally, Matt and Lee will provide the results of the Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) F5B World Championships, reveal the AMA Executive Council election results, and much more!
AMA Podcasts
New season to start in Janurary of 2022
Additional Items That May Be Of Interest
Events, FAA Testing, and an Exclusive Podcast!
AMA Government Affairs Director Tyler Dobbs joined Matt for the March 1 episode of AMA Air. Tyler shares some details that were just released about the Aeronautical Safety and Knowledge Test. Matt and Tyler share a few events happening around the country and let you know how to find out the current status of events in your area. Plus, learn how you can unlock an exclusive episode of The AMA Podcast! All that and more on this episode of AMA Air!
Virtual Flying: Real Fun
Virtual flying: Real fun
In this video, Matt Ruddick, Jay Smith, and Kyle Jaracz discuss flight simulators! What’s your go-to? Where are the most active online communities? How much do they cost?
RC Roundtable Has Taken Over AMA Air!
The RC Roundtable Podcast has gained access to AMA Air and taken over this episode! Join Fitz Walker, Terry Dunn, and Lee Ray to learn about new and returning AMA programs and where you can find the latest information about Remote ID. The RC Roundtable guys also hack into Jay Smith’s files to share a sneak peek of Model Aviation’s February issue, which is now available for digital subscribers!
The Tiny Whoop
Jesse Perkins, founder and creator of the Tiny Whoop, joins the AMA Podcast to talk about the origin of the most whimsical aircraft in model aviation, the Tiny Whoop.
FAA
The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)
TRUST is The Recreational UAS Safety Test. It provides education and testing for recreational flyers on important safety and regulatory information. If you fly your drone recreationally under the Exception for Recreational Flyers you must pass the test before you fly.
How does the TRUST work?
The FAA provides education and testing content to FAA Approved Test Administrators of TRUST, who in turn provide the content to recreational flyers for free.
The TRUST is divided into two sections:
The first section provides you with the information needed to pass the test.
The second section is a series of multiple choice questions. You cannot fail the test. If you answer a question incorrectly you will be provided with information on why the answer you chose was incorrect and will be prompted to try again.
Upon completion of the TRUST you will receive a completion certificate. The certificate never expires however if you lose your certificate you will need to re-take the test and obtain a new certificate. Neither the test administrator, nor the FAA, will maintain personally identifiable information about the recreational flyer so it is not possible to re-print or re-issue your original certificate.
How can I take the TRUST?
You may take the free online test through any of the approved test administrators listed below.
In June 2021, the FAA announced the following entity as an FAA Approved Test Administrators of TRUST:
Register your drone with the FAA
Registration costs $5 and is valid for 3 years. You’ll need a credit or debit card and the make and model of your drone handy in order to register. Learn more about registering your drone.