Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2012: Buzzing the tower by ADAM HERRERADouglas Budget For some, it’s their newest obsession. For others, a life’s passion. It’s their love of flying, and while they may not be sitting in the cockpit, the adrenaline rush is there all the same. That thrill is the […]
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Fayette Flyers Hosts Open House
The Fayette Flyers will be hosting a new member and public ”open house” on Sept. 22, 4:30 p.m. at The Fayette Flyers RC field off Ga. Highway 74 north of Tyrone. This will be an excellent opportunity for existing and potential Remote Control (RC) Model Airplane enthusiasts to learn more […]
Continue readingCondors Work to Fly
Members of the Channel Islands Condors have recently submitted a proposal to a local university to reconsider its decision to ban flying of model airplanes in their park, a change that could affect 40 regular pilots. In response club members have launched a campaign to get public support. Read more […]
Continue readingSuburban AeroClub Part of 1st Annual Remote-Controlled Air and Water Show
Anyone living close to Chicago knows about the thrilling Chicago’s Air and Water Show. This year, the Suburban AeroClub became part of a similar show, only smaller, hosted at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. Members of the club got to show spectators what aeromodeling is all about. The exciting show, which […]
Continue readingNARCA Supports “Amazing Wonders” Aviation Theme at local VBS’s
Reaching out to your communities through club activities is one of the best ways to spread the message about the hobby and to encourage youth to learn more about aviation. One AMA club, NARCA (North Alabama R/C Association), became involved in their area by taking part in local vacation bible […]
Continue readingWest Alabama Aero Modelers Club Pylon Races Set for the Weekend
The model airplane field at Munny Sokol Park, home to the West Alabama Aero Modelers Club, will be buzzing all day Saturday when about 40 pilots from seven states compete in Tuscaloosa’s first-ever pylon races. When: All day Saturday starting at 8 a.m. Admission: Free. Food available for purchase […]
Continue readingMembers of the Eastern Idaho Aeromodelers Club have easy and relaxing fun
The Eastern Idaho Aeromodelers Club meets once a month to build and fly model airplanes of various types at their impressive airfield named Geisler Field, after one of their oldest members. Situated near the airport, the Club has its own grassy field, seating, and everything else they need to enjoy […]
Continue readingChuckatuck airstrip is home to a fleet of fliers
The love of flying binds the 90 some members the Hampton Roads Radio Control, Inc. together to share their passion at an airfield near Chuckatuck on a regular basis. HRRC members fly all manner of model planes — with internal combustion engines, glowplug engines feeding on nitro-methanol, and electric-powered ones. […]
Continue reading2012 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark Radio Controlled Airshow
Over 5,000 spectators packed the park during the 2012 Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark (SCCMAS) Radio Controlled Air Show in Morgan Hill, California. Club members, known as the Tomcats, were joined by fliers from near and far. Each pilot did their best to awe the crowd with their dazzling […]
Continue readingA Peaceful Hobby
AMA club, the Conejo Quiet Flyers, were recently highlighted in the Thousand Oaks Acorn local paper for enjoying their peaceful hobby. The club has 56 model airplane and glider enthusiasts who came together four years ago to provide venues for model airplane flights and to build a flying community. On […]
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