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AMA Air Flying Sites Granted Higher Altitudes

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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

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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

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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

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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!

Live from Jets Over Deland – Jet Stars Youth Program – World Championships Round Up

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On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick discusses recent and ongoing World Championships for FAI F5B Soaring and FAI Drone Racing and spotlights an exciting youth program from the Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club. Also hear from Lee Ray who is live on site at the Jets Over DeLand event in Florida. All that and more on this month’s episode of AMA Air!

AMA Air – Sept. 6, 2024

On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray provide a recap of the recent Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) F2 and F4 World Championships for Control Line and Scale Model Aircraft, announce the Club of the Month, and much more!

AMA Air – June 7, 2024

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On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray talk with AMA Foundation Director Steve Haston about what all to expect from the upcoming National Fun Fly event, reveal an exciting new addition to the National Model Aviation Museum, and much more!

AMA Air – May 3, 2024

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On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray are joined by AMA Government Affairs Sr. Director Tyler Dobbs to discuss the new FAA Reauthorization Bill, have a chat with Triple Tree Aerodrome Executive Director Robb Williams about Joe Nall Week, and provide a recap of the solar eclipse event!

AMA Air – April 5, 2024

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On this episode of AMA Air, Matt Ruddick and Lee Ray recap the results of the FAI F1D World Championships for Indoor Model Aircraft, preview the upcoming April 8th Solar Eclipse, and much more!