The Miniature Aircraft Association, of Tri Cities, Washington recently held their own Wings for Wishes event that not only promoted the hobby and provided a fun weekend to locals, but also helped the club to raise money for a worthy cause. The club brought in $4,500 for the Make-a- Wish […]
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10 years of flying celebrated by the Coachella Valley Club
Memorial Day weekend proved to be a great flying weekend for many clubs and AMA members. The Coachella Valley Radio Control Club took advantage of great weather by celebrating the tenth anniversary of their model airpark at Avenue 54 and Pierce Street in Thermal, California. Their celebration was truly warranted, […]
Continue readingOpen House Announced for the Minot Aircraft Modelers
Join the Minot Aircraft Modelers for a day of fun on June 16, 2012 from 10 am to 4 pm for a day of fun and flying during their open house. This North Dakota Club is excited to share information with the public about model aeronautics and to teach people […]
Continue reading11-year-old enjoys radio-controlled airplanes By Terri T. Johnson Almanac
Louis Mattes IV, known as Louie, loves to fly radio-controlled airplanes and is the youngest member of the South Park Area Radio Kontrol Society, known as SPARKS. The fascination of flying the radio-controlled plane is easy to explain, even for someone 11 years old. “It’s just (having a plane) in […]
Continue readingGrand Traverse Insider: Taking Flight by Colin Merry
The free BARC airshow will be held on Saturday, May 19 at the Thompsonville Airport on Lindy Road, near Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa. Pilots will be flying a variety of remote controlled aircraft from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Helicopters will even have their own space at the show.
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Air show in miniature takes to the skies
Helicopters, gliders, jets and propeller planes will be flying en masse at the Patuxent Aeromodelers Club third annual community day on May 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the club’s air field, located adjacent to Greenwell State Park in Hollywood.
Continue readingAMA Club Grants
Beginning in the mid 1960’s’, when chartered clubs were established, the AMA has been in full support of modelers coming together to practice, promote and accelerate the hobby. Practice: Natural disasters can lead to tremendous damage of flying sites. The AMA recognizes this, and since 2005 have offered the Club […]
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Long Island expo thrills model airplane fans
The 7th annual Flying Model Expo was held at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City on Saturday. One of the expo’s goals was to entice young people to join local flying and model-building groups. Videojournalist: Jim Staubitser (March 31, 2012)
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