Introduction to AMA AMA Mission The Academy of

AMA Mission • The Academy of Model Aeronautics is a world -class association of

AMA Goals and Objectives • Promote our hobby and sport • Represent the interests

AMA Challenges Growth • Where will it come from? • Are we positioned to

Hot Topics • Spread Spectrum • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – Advisory Circular –

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

FAA Issues • Airspace Issues • 9/11 Security and UAVs • Model Aircraft Events

EPA • AMA has established a relationship with the Environmental Protection Agency. • Reclaimed

In conclusion, AMA Leadership • Strong national organization to meet the challenges of a

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Introduction to 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 Growth • Where will it come from? • Are we positioned to take advantage of new trends? Park Flyers/Electrics • How do we handle? • How do we educate the new people? Safety • Are models getting too big? • How do we protect ourselves and the public? Public Image • How do we maintain a positive 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.