Introductionto AMA

AMA Mission• The Academy of Model Aeronautics is a

world-class association of modelers organized for the purpose of promotion, development, education and advancement of modeling activities.

• The Academy provides leadership, organization, competition, communication, protection, representation, recognition, education and scientific/technical development to modelers.

AMA Goals and Objectives

• Promote our hobby and sport

• Represent the interests of members

• Protect our members and flying sites

• Inform about advancements in modeling

• Educate the public and government

• Preserve our history and heritage

Promote

Represent

Protect

Inform

Educate

Preserve

AMA Challenges

• Where will it come from?• Are we positioned to take

advantage of new trends?

• How do we handle? • How do we educate the new

people?

• Are models getting too big?• How do we protect ourselves

and the public?

• How do we maintain a positive image?

Growth

Park Flyers/Electrics

Safety

Public Image

Hot Topics• Spread Spectrum• Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA)– Advisory Circular– Fallout from 9/11 and

UAVs– Use of Full Scale

Airports for model events

• Flying Site Development– EPA Superfund Sites

Spread Spectrum• No anticipated affect on 72 or 27 MHz band.

• It’s possible DSS modules and receivers will be available to retrofit current systems.

• DSS will be virtually immune from outside interference.

• Standards adopted worldwide for DSS.

• Servo/system response time won’t change. 

FAA Issues• Airspace Issues

• 9/11 Security and UAVs

• Model Aircraft Events at Full Scale Airports

EPA• AMA has established a

relationship with the Environmental Protection Agency.

• Reclaimed “Superfund” sites may be utilized as model aircraft flying sites.

• New AMA and the EPA alliance provides a pathway by which AMA Chartered Clubs and Superfund site custodians can come together.

• Contact Wes De Cou

480.460.9466

In conclusion, AMA Leadership

• Strong national organization to meet the challenges of a changing world.

• Growth is key to preserving and protecting our hobby and sport.

• We must recognize that change is inevitable and vital to our long-term goals.

• We are all in this together.