The AMA Podcast

This week, AMA Social Media Manager Ashley Rauen joins the podcast to talk about how she has been helping to improve the social media presence of the AMA, and how social media can be a benefit to the hobby at large.

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This week's guest, Terry Dunn, is a former aerospace engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, a freelance writer who contributes for Model Aviation magazine, among other outlets, and is co-host of the RC Roundtable podcast.

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Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson is a lifelong modeler, but more importantly, a retired Air Force officer, member of the 332nd Red Tail Fighter group, WWII POW and Tuskegee Airman  Col. Jefferson discusses some of his experiences during WWII, including being shot down by German forces over France, as well as how model aviation helped him prepare for his service as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. 

A portion of this extended interview originally aired on the pilot episode of AMA Air in October 2015.

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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. 

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Taking place July 6-10, AMA Jr. Camp is a free virtual experience that everyone can enjoy! In the morning, we provide youth, ages 5–12, with a fun and educational introduction to the concepts of aviation. Afternoons are open to everyone as we host conversations with aviation professionals who have a passion for model aviation. Discover everything AMA Jr. Camp has to offer with Kyle and Claire!

During the Covid-19 pandemic, many local hobby shops have had to think outside the box to maintain their business.  Brandon Mundell, owner of Toys Forever Models & Hobbies joins the show to discuss some of the new practices his business is taking to service his customers.

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Government Affairs director Tyler Dobbs joins the show to update us on the latest regulation information, including the Remote ID RFI press release that was sent out this week, as well as a new ally on the regulatory front.

Lifelong modeler and curator at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City joins the podcast this week to talk about growing up in the hobby, his 20 years in the Air Force and to tell some stories from his time working on board The Intrepid.

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This week, AMA Education Director Kyle Jaracz is joined by Claire Aldenhuysen and Tony Stillman as they discuss what goes into planning a community event and how they can be a catalyst to growing your club.

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Join AMA Education Director Kyle Jaracz and Model Aviation Executive Editor Jay Smith as we discuss the various model aviation simulators and how they can improve your skills!

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