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 […]
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2012 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 […]
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 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 […]
Continue readingFox Valley Aero Club on Parade
The Fox Valley Aero Club has been busy this year promoting their club and the hobby of model aeronautics. Recently they participated in two different parades, one in Geneva, IL for Swedish Days and another in St. Charles. The creative club also hosts kid’s days to teach area children about […]
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