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2024 Scholarship Winners

AMA Foundation sponsors annual scholarships for postsecondary students!

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has helped graduating seniors achieve their dreams since 1970, with individual scholarships ranging from $500

Arconic STEAM Banner: The AMA's Hands-On Learning Currciulum

Julie Newman, Chief Engineer for a major satellite program at Boeing and active STEM outreach champion, found her true calling in engineering. She

Japanese Zero model airplane being assembled

The DIY Japanese Zero Model invites you to step back in time and create your own piece of aviation history. Armed with basic tools, card-stock paper, and a humble penny, you'll assemble a meticulously crafted template. The blueprint, a coded message from the past, guides you through precision engineering as you shape the fuselage, wings, and tail. Place the penny in the nose for balance, then launch your Zero into the open skies—a miniature hero reclaiming its legend.

Feel free to embark on this nostalgic adventure and become the pilot who resurrects the Japanese Zero's legacy! 🛩️✨

The holidays get here faster than we think they will every year, but that also means that they’ll be in the rearview mirror before we know it! If you

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UAS4STEM is a drone engineering contest that is designed for students to learn, practice, and demonstrate plenty of sUAS knowledge and other skills

A heart paper airplane floating in the sky. Surrounded by other paper airplanes.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a delightful and straightforward project that lets your heart take flight. Using just a few folds, create a charming surprise that will lift the spirits of your loved ones. 💌

Feel free to embark on this heartfelt adventure and spread joy through your creative gesture!

<div><div><div><p>Imagine this: You’re standing on a grassy field, the sun warming your face. In your hands, a sleek paper airplane awaits its transformation. But this isn’t just any paper plane—it’s about to become a marvel of engineering. With the AMA Jr. Camp Flight Pack, you’ll harness the power of a capacitor, turning your humble creation into a high-flying, smartphone-controlled wonder. As you attach the electronics, you can almost feel the anticipation in the air. Will it soar gracefully or perform loop-de-loops? The possibilities are as boundless as your imagination!<a href="https://www.foldnfly.com/lounge/powerup-electric-paper-airplanes.php&qu…; target="_blank">✨</a></p></div><div> </div></div><div> </div></div>

High-Flying Adventures: Fun and Quick Model Plane Projects

Model aviation is an effective way to teach STEM principles to young people, and the AMA Education Department recommends becoming an authorized AMA STE(A)M partner to promote high standards of STEM/STE(A)M education. Apply now to join.

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