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Introductionto AMA
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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.
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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
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Promote
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Represent
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Protect
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Inform
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Educate
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Preserve
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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
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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
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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.
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FAA Issues• Airspace Issues
• 9/11 Security and UAVs
• Model Aircraft Events at Full Scale Airports
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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
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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.