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Imagine this: You’re standing on a grassy field, the sun warming your face. In your hands, a sleek paper airplane awaits its transformation. But this isn’t just any paper plane—it’s about to become a marvel of engineering. With the AMA Jr. Camp Flight Pack, you’ll harness the power of a capacitor, turning your humble creation into a high-flying, smartphone-controlled wonder. As you attach the electronics, you can almost feel the anticipation in the air. Will it soar gracefully or perform loop-de-loops? The possibilities are as boundless as your imagination!

Authorized AMA STE(A)M Program

Model aviation is an effective way to teach STEM principles to young people, and the AMA Education Department recommends becoming an authorized AMA STE(A)M partner to promote high standards of STEM/STE(A)M education. Apply now to join.

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Heavy Lift Challenge

The AMA offers clubs a Heavy-Lift Challenge, a mission-oriented competition where teams engineer a payload carrying mechanism for a model aircraft.

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Heavy Lift STE(A)M Challenge Information This section includes details on: Items Needed to Compete The Mission Eligibility Rules Scoring Disclosures

Fundamentals of Flight Purpose This lesson is intended to provide a fundamental understanding of flight mechanics. The student will be familiarized

Aviation Meteorology Purpose This lesson provides a basic understanding of weather and its impact on flight operations, covering atmospheric

Aviation Safety Purpose This course provides a fundamental understanding of aviation safety practices for Unmanned Systems, covering recordkeeping

Careful observation and data collection are crucial in science experiments, even when it involves analyzing the speed and energy of a homemade rocket ship, making it an exciting task.

Did you know the U.S. launched a mouse into space in 1950 aboard a V-2 rocket? You can use your own burst of energy to send a paper mouse flying through the air with this fun rocket craft. A few easy-to-find supplies from home are all you’ll need!

Introduce your budding aeronautical engineer to the world of model aviation with the Jet Cup project, a fun and educational way to learn about jet turbines using a simple paper cup.

Experience the joy of outdoor exploration and observation with this fun activity that promotes perseverance, teamwork, self-expression, and observation skills.

Learn how to create a glider using common household items, which not only flies well but also helps answer scientific questions about lift, thrust, gravity, and drag.

AMA Alpha rubber powered balsa wood model aircraft

*Bonus Project* Dive into the world of model aviation with the AMA Alpha! This project will guide you through assembling and flying this exciting rubber-powered aircraft. Ready to take flight? Click to learn more!

This article provides instructions for building an indoor catapult-launch glider, originally designed for the Science Olympiad challenge, using materials such as balsa wood, clay, and glue. The article also includes a video demonstration and a list of required materials.

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AMA Junior Camp V3 Project 5

Authorized AMA STE(A)M Program

Heavy Lift Challenge

Quick Projects - Balloon Rockets

Quick Project - Rocket Mouse

Quick Projects - Jet Cup

Quick Projects - Scavenger Hunt

Quick Projects - FPG-9

AMA Jr Camp V1 Bonus Project : AMA ALPHA Free Flight Aircraft

How to Build an Indoor Catapult-Launch Glider for Science Olympiad