The Hampton Roads Radio Control Club recently held the sixth Toys for Tots Fun Fly at their field in Suffolk, Virginia. Their efforts paid off, as they raised over $2,800 dollars and approximately $3,000 worth of toys for the local Toys for Tots Program. Over 60 pilots registered and over […]
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Tri County R/C Flyers featured on local news
Two members of the Tri County R/C Flyers were recently featured on their local news, WTOC Channel 11. The two enthusiasts shared information about model aeronautics, their club, and about the AMA. The club will now receive $300 for their efforts after applying for the Club Recognition and Reward program. […]
Continue readingYuma Aeromodelers Radio Control Model Airplane Show and Fly-In
Details posted on: https://www.yumasun.com/articles/model-83709-niedens-fly.html Check-out the annual Radio Control Moel Airplane Show and Fly-In at the Yuma Aeromodeler’s airfield located at Blaisdell, north of Yuma this weekend. The show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. A fly contest and hobby swap meet will be held from […]
Continue readingHoliday Electric Fly Ohio
Last year’s s Second annual Holiday Electric Fly 2011 was held at The Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio on December 2-3-4. It was a great event with 214 registered pilots and over 800 airplanes. The Great Complex is 550 x250 with several flying areas active all the time. Different events […]
Continue readingRemote control aviation brings flying down to earth
Posted by examiner.com September 27, 2012 By: Peter Miller Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of flying airplanes without leaving the ground? If so, radio controlled (r/c) flying might be just the pastime for you. The hobby has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, and there […]
Continue readingFighter Flight Against Cancer fly-in this weekend
Fighter Flight Against Cancer, an organization formed to honor and remember those fighting cancer will hold a fly-in all day Friday and Sunday and Saturday after 4 p.m. for all AMA and Miniature Aircraft Association members at the William Tuck Airport in South Boston. The event is free for the […]
Continue reading2012 Air Expo
Posted September 22, 2012 By Jolene Craig, Parkersburg News and Sentinel It’s almost show time for the 2012 Air Expo to be held Sunday, October 14. The event, held at the Wood County Airport in Parkersburg, West Virginia is open to the public and is free. Preferred seating areas are […]
Continue readingFor the Converse County Flyers it’s a passion
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 […]
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 […]
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