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Become a CD or EM
WHAT IS AN EVENT MANAGER?
Event Managers (also called EMs) learn about the resources made available by AMA to ensure model aviation events, such as fly-ins, are conducted in a way that they are fun and safe for pilots and spectators alike.
Event Manager eligibility
To become an Event Manager, an AMA member must meet the following conditions:
- Must be a current ADULT Class member.
- Have at least one (1) consecutive year of current membership.
- Pass the AMA Event Manager exam.
- Submit a $25.00 Event Manager application and processing fee.
- Must be full-time resident of US.
To learn more about managing events, review the AMA Event Manager Guide.
WHAT IS A CONTEST DIRECTOR?
Contest Directors (also called CDs) learn about event safety and about conducting official AMA contests, sometimes referred to as AMA Rulebook Contests to ensure the competition is fun, safe, and fair.
Contest Director eligibility
To become a Contest Director, an AMA member must meet the following conditions:
- Must be a current ADULT Class member.
- Have at least three (3) consecutive years of current membership.
- Pass the AMA Contest Director exam.
- Submit a $25.00 Contest Director application and processing fee.
- Must be full-time resident of US.
To learn more about directing contests, review the AMA Contest Director Guide.
Web: Have you ever wondered how to become a Contest Director or an Event Manager (CD/EM)? Great news! The eligibility requirements are straightforward, and the application process takes just a few steps. To learn more about the CD/EM duties and eligibility, visit www.modelaircraft.org/events/become-an-organizer.
With flying season quickly approaching, there’s no better time to apply! Visit www.modelaircraft.org/media-resources/cd-em-exam-application to submit your application.
Register for the 2025 Nats
Web: The 2025 Nats are right around the corner! Will we see you there? Registration opened on February 1, but there’s still plenty of time to register to compete! Whether you fly RC, Control Line, or Free Flight, there’s a competition for everyone. The Nats’ Centennial Era kicked off with the 100th anniversary of the first national competition and concludes with the 100th running of the Nats in 2026. To learn more about the celebration of 100 years of competition, visit https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/blog/nats-celebrates-100-years-of-comp.... For more 2025 Nats details and access to online registration, visit https://nats.modelaircraft.org.
NGMA Junior Flight Program Update
Web: In the November 2023 issue of Model Aviation, Ron Gaynor reported on the North Georgia Model Aviators (NGMA) Junior Flight Program and its success in teaching youth how to fly. In this month’s issue, on page 18, Ron offers an update to the program and how it brought inspiration and breathed new life into the field. Read the original article on ModelAviation.com at www.ModelAviation.com/NGMA-Junior-Flight-Program.
