All of the club charter packages have been mailed and we are starting to receive the first renewals for the 2013 charter year! Current club charters do not expire until March 31, 2013. However, we strongly encourage clubs to complete the charter renewal forms and return them to AMA as […]
Continue readingRadio-controlled plane fans have heads in the clouds
By Flori Meeks Stuart Rush doesn’t mind when people tell him his head’s in the clouds. As a radio-controlled airplane enthusiast, that description is true some days. “The flying ranges from sheer terror to a lot of fun,” the Spring resident said. Rush is president of the Northwest Houston Radio […]
Continue readingCasa Grande RC Flyers Field Approved!
January 7, 2013 was an exciting day for the Casa Grande RC Flyers. They learned that their ordinance for leasing of land, originally provided to the Casa Grande, Arizona council on Monday December 17, 2012 had not only been approved, but that the city wanted to provide the club with […]
Continue readingHamptom Roads Toys for Tots Fun Fly
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 […]
Continue readingTri 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 readingAMA announces two more Gold Leader Clubs for 2012!
The Las Vegas Circle Burners #5057 and Eugene RC Aeronauts #530 are now AMA Gold Leader Clubs! Congratulation to both clubs, you both should be very proud of your accomplishments. For more information regarding the AMA Leader Club Program please contact erind@modelaircraf.org.
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RC Club gets help replacing its old shelter
A model proposal TIMES RECORD NEWS Wichita Falls, Texas By Alyssa Johnston An old, dilapidated wooden structure in Lake Wichita Park was recently replaced with a new, metal structure for the Wichita Falls Radio Control Club. Those who fly model airplanes are thankful for the new structure as the previous one […]
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 readingWhat is an AMA Chartered Club?
In the mid-1960s AMA established a program that gave local AMA members the opportunity to join together as a group, enjoy camaraderie, exchange modeling tips and tricks, and secure use of flying sites. AMA currently charters 2400 clubs throughout the United States. Why should your group become an AMA Chartered Club? […]
Continue reading2013 Club Charter Renewals
Take a moment and join us in thanking the officers of your club for volunteering their time and efforts. Their dedication to serve others in this wonderful hobby is greatly appreciated and helps AMA to continue our mission to provide leadership, organization, communication, and representation to modelers. We will being […]
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