The AMA Podcast

So, just what can the AMA do for you?  Today, Erin Dobbs joins the show to detail all of the benefits that members of the AMA can take advantage of!


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On this week's show, Damon Atwood joins in to talk about building large model aircraft and why he got involved with creating video content on social media.

Links:
Take a look at Damon's work at http://atwoodaviation.net/
Visit Damon's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/dag214
Find the free PDF downloads of Model Aviation at http://modelaviation.com/digital
Check out the AMA Hop at http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/blog/staying-connected-ama-facebook-hop/

Model Aviation executive editor Jay Smith joins the show this week to give a preview of the May 2020 issue of Model Aviation magazine that will arrive in mailboxes in just a few short weeks!

Also, we want to know how you are passing the quarantine time... are you finishing a build?  Are you spending more time on the simulator?  Send us an email and let us know how you're still enjoying the hobby while you #StayHome?  [email protected]

Stay up to date on the AMA's COVID-19 response.
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::RECORDED MARCH 19, 2020::

Since 1936, safety has been a key pillar of AMA, to include the safety of our members, staff, and community.  We at AMA are following the COVID-19 guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health officials. As a result, some of our AMA Headquarters operational staff will be working remotely. Whether staff members are serving inside AMA Headquarters or working remotely, membership services remain at the core of AMA!  

We ask you be patient as we implement a remote work environment, but rest assured that we will continue to provide member services to include sanctioning, club chartering, content generation (email, videos, magazines, etc…), and insurance fulfillment. Staff can still be contacted using the same email and phone extension provided www.modelaircraft.org.   

While AMA Headquarters is taking steps to slow down the spread of COVID-19, you can help too. You can enjoy model aviation operations and follow CDC recommendations by keeping 6 feet of separation from other operators, regularly washing your hands, and sanitizing surfaces. In addition, AMA is temporarily amending our sanctioning policy to assist with Contest Directors and Event Managers who are rescheduling events because of COVID-19 or local travel restrictions. You can read more about AMA’s recommendations and policies by scrolling down below.

This is an evolving situation. As details change, we will keep you posted. As always, continue to follow CDC and local officials. 

On this week's episode, former F1D Indoor Free Flight competitor and producer of the new documentary film, "Float", joins the show to talk about his film and how he wants it to shed some new light on the world of indoor free flight competition.

You can learn more about "Float" at floatdocumentary.com.

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Click here to read the statement regarding the Weak Signals Toledo Show cancellation. 

This week, we are joined by Kele Stanley, the race director for the recent Micro Drone Race at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.   Yes, that's right... a drone race INSIDE a museum!  Kele talks about what it took to make this race happen and the incredible experience of hosting one of the most unique events in drone racing.

Click here for highlights from the Micro Drone Race at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
Click here to relive the entire Micro Drone Race at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

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This week, as the comment period closes for the Remote ID NPRM, host Matt Ruddick shares his comment that was submitted to the FAA.

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As we approach the deadline for comment submission, Government Affairs Director Tyler Dobbs joins the show, along with Jim Williams, former head of the FAA UAS Integration Office and current advisor to the AMA to discuss where the NPRM stands and what we can expect moving forward after the comment period ends.

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Mark Lanterman, owner of Old School Model Works, joins the podcast this week to talk about his company, how he got started in modeling and the importance of building in model aviation.

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Joe Vermillion, self proclaimed 'jack of all trades' joins us on the AMA podcast to talk about his entry into the hobby, his tips and tricks that he shares on social media, and his views on Remote ID.

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