The Pegasus Radio Controlled Model Airplane Club held the Flight for Cancer on June 14, bringing flight enthusiasts together for a unique show with a powerfulmission. The event raised more than $2,000 to support the John R. Marsh Cancer Patient Center. Rick Marquiss, Pegasus Club member, started the Flight for Cancer […]
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Metuchen model-flying club delights in flight
Michael Gokhman and Emery Mersich try to will their remote-controlled plane away from a collision with the wall. SCOTT FRIEDMAN The Metuchen Indoor Model Flying Club spread its proverbial wings during an end-of-season flying event at Edgar Middle School. The recent event was a chance for this year’s 21 students […]
Continue readingThe MARCS Club AMA Chartered Club # 107 profile on KATV Ch7
KATV Ch7 visits the Mid Arkansas Radio Control Society To find a club near you visit https://www.modelaircraft.org/clubs If your club gets news coverage you could be Eligible for an AMA Rewards & Recognition Grant. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AMA REWARDS & RECOGNITION PROGRAM >
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The Pikeland Sky Chiefs fly-in 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Lake Pittsfield
FLY-IN INFO The Pikeland Sky Chiefs will sponsor a fly-in 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Lake Pittsfield. Gas, nitro and electric radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters, warbirds, classics and aerobatics will be featured. “We’re trying to get people out here to fly and get the public to come and see […]
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National Model Aviation Day Update
We are excited to announce that 53 clubs have signed-up to participate in National Model Aviation Day on August 17, 2013. Each of these clubs has been given access to a special club resources page, which has information and documents to help make each event a great success. *Registered clubs, […]
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Hawaii Club Partners with Pacific Aviation Museum to educate youth through aviation
The Birds of Paradise Airshow team in Hawaii recently attended the 4th “Discover Your Future in Aviation” day at the Pacific Aviation Museum in Ford Island, Hawaii to fly remote control aircraft and conduct Candy Bombings twice during the day. The event welcomed over 700 scouts, families, and those interested […]
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AMA Chartered Club State College RC hosts indoor community event
SPIKE FEST 2013 was held at the Penn State Multi-Sport Facility. view photos on RCGROUPs > State College RC is gearing up for more outdoor events, they have 7 large public facing events planned so far this year that include static displays and demos. For more information about State College RC > […]
Continue readingNew Club Recognition and Reward Application Posted Online
A new application has recently been added to www.modelaircraft.org with information about new rules and procedures for earning a Club Recognition and Reward grant. This program was established because the Academy wants to encourage clubs across the country to take part in events and serve the community in ways that […]
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Reaching for the sky at Youth Fly Day
By Gina Potthoff and Samantha Yale Scroggin/Staff Writers, The AdobePress.com Andrew Richerson performed a few barrel rolls with the model plane he was flying, but they weren’t on purpose. “I was turning and I sped up,” said the 16-year-old Arroyo Grande resident, a recent transplant from Poland. “It was very […]
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