The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) today signed a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations\u2019 joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people.<\/p>\n
The memo, signed on January 9 during AMA\u2019s annual AMA Expo in Ontario, California, builds on the original memo of understanding the two aviation associations signed in 2010. Over the past five years, EAA and AMA have worked together to help people discover flying activities and introduce and support aviation to the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere has long been a connection between the aircraft modeling community represented by AMA and the world of grassroots aviation with EAA,\u201d said Jack J. Pelton, EAA Chairman\/CEO. \u201cWorking with AMA over the past five years has built a strong foundation in areas such as integrating the AMA student membership into EAA\u2019s Flight Plan program, an increase of aeromodelling activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and more combined EAA and AMA activities on the local level.\u201d
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\nThe new memo of understanding outlines areas where EAA and AMA will work together in program development, promotion, and advocacy. Other areas of emphasis will include youth education programs and visibility at major events, including EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and AMA Expo.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe AMA and its members are excited to continue our partnership with the EAA and begin work on how both organizations through our combined efforts and activities will promote and increase aviation participation across all age groups,\u201d said Bob Brown, AMA President. \u201cDuring the past five years, both organizations have achieved some excellent results, and we expect the future will deliver even more.\u201d<\/p>\n
EAA and AMA will create a joint working group to further explore possibilities for joint activities and programs that could inspire youth and adults to further explore ways to get involved in model aviation or recreational flying. The agreement also provides for increased visibility of each organization in the other\u2019s outreach and communications channels.<\/p>\n