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The AMA Podcast

The AMA Podcast

The Academy of Model Aeronautics

The AMA Podcast is a production of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, it brings you the inside stories from the hobby of model aviation by hearing directly from those who live and breathe aeromodeling. With guests ranging from the who's who of the hobby to the average weekend warrior, The AMA Podcast tries to shine a light on the stories that have shaped the hobby for decades. Hosted by AMA's Matt Ruddick.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The AMA Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The AMA Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The AMA Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The AMA Podcast - Episode 5 - IRCHA:  AMA SIG Series
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10/21/19 • 38 min

AMA Special Interest Groups play a very important role in the model aviation ecosystem, and our AMA SIG Series plans to showcase these groups. This first edition of our AMA SIG Series features IRCHA (International Radio Control Helicopter Association) board member Tim DiPeri. Listen as he talks about his story coming up into RC helis and how IRCHA and the Jamboree have grown over the years.
Watch the AMA's recap of the 2019 IRCHA Jamboree, including an interview with 10 year old phenom, Rhys Wyatt! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Larw00Kmw3A
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The AMA Podcast - Episode 3 - Joe Scully Part 2
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10/07/19 • 76 min

In part 2 of our conversation with Joe Scully, MultiGP's EVP of Race Production, we talk about the origination of the MultiGP International Open, how Hammer-Gate affected drone racing, and what we can expect from the 2019 MultiGP Championships.
Learn more about MultiGP at www.MultiGP.com
Learn more about the AMA at www.ModelAircraft.org

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The AMA Podcast - Ep 89 - U.S. Drone Soccer
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03/14/22 • 28 min

In this episode, Maj. Kyle Sanders (USAF Ret.) joins the show to talk about U.S. Drone Soccer.
Learn more about U.S. Drone Soccer
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The AMA Podcast - Ep 79 - Hobby King

Ep 79 - Hobby King

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05/17/21 • 31 min

One of the largest and most recognizable hobby retailers in the world.. they are known for keeping their prices low and their quality high, offering everything from aircraft, surface, boats, radios, batteries, and so much more. But some of you may not know very much about this worldwide retailer, and this week we have Hobby King's Lead Product Developer for Airplanes, Stuart Warne and Product Specialist, Rob Caprio joining the show to fill us in!
Visit Hobby King!
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Jim Williams, former head of the FAA UAS Integration Office, joined Tyler Dobbs and Matt Ruddick for an in-depth discussion on the FAA's Remote ID Final Rule.
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The AMA Podcast - Ep 50 - Q&A Celebration!
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08/31/20 • 54 min

We've reached our 50th episode, and to say 'thank you', Matt is answering YOUR questions! Find out about Matt's first solo flight, how many planes he has in his hangar, and a special guest joins the show to answer when and where the first RC flight happened!
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The AMA Podcast - Ep 41 - Charter Clubs and Leader Clubs
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06/29/20 • 21 min

This week, Clubs Director Ilona Maine and Leader Club Coordinator Branda Manns joins the show to talk about what it means to be a chartered club and the benefits afforded to them. We also talk about how you can become an AMA leader club!
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The AMA Podcast - Ep 26 - FLOAT Documentary Producer Ben Saks
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03/16/20 • 29 min

On this week's episode, former F1D Indoor Free Flight competitor and producer of the new documentary film, "Float", joins the show to talk about his film and how he wants it to shed some new light on the world of indoor free flight competition.
You can learn more about "Float" at floatdocumentary.com.
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Click here to read the statement regarding the Weak Signals Toledo Show cancellation.

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The AMA Podcast - Ep 20 - February 3, 2020:  AMA Air
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02/03/20 • 73 min

On this episode, AMA Air Executive Producer Dillon Carpenter and co-host Claire Aldenhuysen join the podcast to take listeners behind the scenes of AMA Air.
Watch AMA Air at http://www.modelaircraft.org/amaair
Learn more about the AMA at http://www.modelaircraft.org

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The AMA Podcast - Ep 59 - The Torrey Pines Gulls
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11/23/20 • 39 min

The Torrey Pines Gulls, one of the first AMA Chartered clubs dedicated solely to RC soaring, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Gulls operate three fields in San Diego County: The Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla, the Poway Flight Center in Poway and Encinitas Flight Center in Encinitas; all used for various disciplines of soaring such as thermal, wench, discus launch and of course slope soaring. They have played host to the International Hand Launch Glider Festival for 25 years and helped in the development of FAI F3K as an aeromodeling discipline.
Joining us on the AMA Podcast today to talk about the Gulls is club president Ian Cummings and club historian Gary Fogel.
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FAQ

How many episodes does The AMA Podcast have?

The AMA Podcast currently has 103 episodes available.

What topics does The AMA Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Flight, Leisure, Hobbies, Drone, Podcasts, Technology and Hobby.

What is the most popular episode on The AMA Podcast?

The episode title 'Ep 99 - EAA AirVenture Wrap Up!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The AMA Podcast?

The average episode length on The AMA Podcast is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of The AMA Podcast released?

Episodes of The AMA Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The AMA Podcast?

The first episode of The AMA Podcast was released on Sep 11, 2019.

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