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Education Through Aviation
By Kyle Jaracz, Education director | kylej@modelaircraft.org
Thanks for taking a few minutes of your day to check out the Education Department’s updates! We have a lot of internally produced content available to you, much of which is located at www.amaflightschool.org, from ideas on how to host a virtual Camp AMA, to how to provide organized flight training using a variety of methods such as the Ragland Theory, to curriculum on flight and its fundamentals tailored to both classrooms and living rooms ... you get the idea! I could go on, but I hear my editor sharpening her red pencils in the background, so I’ll move on.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact any member of the AMA Education team directly. We are available via email or telephone, and we enjoy working with each member who calls.
A Shared Calling
We recognize that the mission of inspiring a love of model aviation is a shared goal between many who do wonderful things to bring STE(A)M resources to students. In the interest of furthering the mission of bringing STE(A)M resources to the public, I am proud to announce the creation of our AMA STE(A)M Partner Program.
This program allows us to highlight programs and products that further the mission of advancing model aviation in communities throughout the nation. If you are interested in being a part of this program, you can begin by filling out the application at www.modelaircraft.org/form/ama-steam-partner. After we have received your application, a member of the AMA Education team will review it. The review is conducted to ensure the educational standards are being met, and that the overall company ethos coordinates with the goals of the AMA before the application is approved. This allows the general public to trust that these members stand up to the most rigorous review and are acknowledged to be of the highest caliber.
You can see our current partners by visiting www.amaflightschool.org/steam-partners.
AMA Jr. Camp 2021
We are gearing up for another year of AMA Jr. Camp! Check out our website at www.amaflightschool.org to get more information on how to register and enjoy this second iteration of our popular virtual camp.
We will host daily lessons, discussions with aviation experts, and share in a great time. Although participation is free to youth, we do recommend purchasing an AMA Jr. Camp Flight Pack this year because we will be utilizing some specialty components that might not be available in your homes. To sign up for our AMA Jr. Camp, visit www.amaflightschool.org/campama. You will also find out how to purchase a flight pack by visiting that same link.
While you’re there, feel free to catch up on our first AMA Jr. Camp to get a taste of what our virtual camps are like! Last year’s camp used materials that most households have on hand. This makes getting into model aviation at home quick and easy.
Flight Checks
As we move into the spring, remember to conduct your preflight checks. Winters can be harsh on our aircraft. Don’t find the gremlins in your aircraft as you’re picking up the pieces! A few minutes of detailed observation can save you hours of time and costly repairs/replacements.
Be safe, have fun, and I’ll see you at the flying field!
