President's Perspective - 2015/06
This month’s picture shows me presenting an AMA Foundation Heritage Society certificate to Bob Harris, president of the Toledo Weak Signals club during the 61st annual Toledo Show: R/C Model Expo. The award recognizes the club’s donations to the AMA Scholarship Fund throughout the years that total nearly $90,000. A special thank-you is extended to the Toledo Weak Signals.
President's Perspective - 2015/05
As mentioned in last month’s Model Aviation, the FAA published its Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on February 23. Simply stated, the NPRM is a notice in the Federal Register that illustrates the FAA’s intent to publish a particular rule, creating a process by which public comments can be made concerning the proposed ruling.
President's Perspective - 2015/04
I attempt to keep you apprised of our progress with the various government agencies each month. This is disheartening when little movement has been made, but this month is slightly different.
President's Perspective - 2015/03
During the last two months of 2014, I was involved in several meetings with various organizations and individuals. The meetings and discussions were beneficial to the AMA.
President's Perspective - 2015/02
Recently I enthusiastically watched the launch of the Orion, NASA’s new spacecraft.
In my lifetime I have been fortunate to witness the evolution of space exploration from the Sputnik era to that of today. The benefits of the program are endless and it is a true determent that the United States has lost interest. Quite often I question the direction in which this country is headed. While watching the Orion launch, the enthusiasm displayed by mission control was extreme. However, the need for youth in the program was apparent. I am not degrading those currently involved but am seriously concerned as to the future. There is a need for aerospace engineers. The members of the AMA Foundation are aware of this need and are beginning to focus on how the Academy can provide assistance. Endowments in the name of the AMA scholarship program can certainly increase its’ success.
