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 […]
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Model Splash-In this weekend at Otsego Lake County Park
Gaylord HeraldTimes.com – The seventh annual RC Model Splash-In will touch down at Otsego Lake County Park this weekend. Hosted by the Alpine Leisure Pilots Society, the event will bring dozens of pilots from across Michigan to fly their scale-model airplanes, each equipped for aquatic takeoffs and landings. Some planes […]
Continue readingTaking flight on a small scale
KVAL News, August 19, 2012 – RC Model Airplanes took to the skies of Alvadore Field Saturday in a competitive airshow hosted by the Eugene RC Aeronauts. Dozens of pilots came from RC clubs around the region to compete and exhibit their skills for onlookers. Even though some of the […]
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Brazil Winged Modelers raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Brazil Times, Sunday, August 19, 2012 – Approximately 15 Brazil Winged Modeler members were on hand Sunday at the Brazil-Clay County Airport, 475 E. CR 600 N., Brazil, for the organization’s annual Air Show. The event takes place in conjunction with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and is a […]
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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CARDS RC Club Giant Scale Fly-in
Written by Joseph Vermillion The 31st Annual Giant Scale Fly-In Hosted by the Capital Area Radio Drones Squadron (CARDS) has come to an end. This years event featured some very exciting models as well as some fantastic flying, including several flights by 12 year old XFC competitor Jase Dussia. That […]
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Radio Control Club celebrates golden anniversary
Written by Anna Sudar Advocate Reporter asudar@newarkadvocate.com Twitter: @amsudar NEWARK — On the last Wednesday of every month the sky above the Licking County Radio Control Club’s Flying Field is filled with the whir of radio controlled aircrafts. Brightly colored planes and helicopters soar through the air. With the flick […]
Continue readingHomewood to host remote-controlled air and water show
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is sponsoring the inaugural South Suburban R.C. Air and Water show from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 11, according to a news release. Remote-controlled boats, planes and helicopters will buzz around Dolphin Lake, at 183rd Street and Governors Highway in Homewood. Flying and aerobatic demonstrations will […]
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 […]
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