DECATUR, AL (WAFF) – All of these youngsters are retired. But they carry something from their youth: a love of planes. Patrick Helpingstine is the vice president of the Decatur Model Airplane Club. “About 5 years ago I realized I was going to retire and I needed some sort of […]
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162 Clubs Registered as August 1st Deadline Approaches.
As the August 1st deadline approaches, 162 clubs have now registered for National Model Aviation Day. Some clubs have been sharing the details of their events and sending in samples of event flyers showing the exciting activities they are planning. Best of luck to all clubs on their events, we […]
Continue readingOne month left to sign up for National Model Aviation Day
The number of clubs registered for National Model Aviation Day continues to grow. To date, 136 clubs are signed up to be part of the inaugural event. Registration for the national event will end on August 1, so please make sure to visit www.nationalmodelaviationday.org.org to sign your club up before […]
Continue readingClubs across the country continue to register for National Model Aviation Day
To date, 122 AMA chartered clubs have registered to participate in the first National Model Aviation Day, scheduled for August 17, 2013. National Model Aviation Day publicity has begun on a national level: https://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10836500.htm. National Model Aviation day has been developed to celebrate the storied history of model aviation, celebrate and […]
Continue readingHobbyists take to sky to honor fallen friends
Posted by Felicia Frazar, Seguin Gazette, Tuesday, October 2, 2012 The Academy of Model Aeronautics District 8 Celebration of Flight and the 12th Annual J.H. Rice Memorial Fly-In was held this past weekend at the Kingsbury Aerodrome. Brian Strachan, 15, was one of the attendees who flew in memory of […]
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 reading15th Annual Yakima Valley Big Birds Fall Classic
Published by Yakima Herald-Republic The Yakima Valley Aero Modelers is inviting radio-controlled airplane enthusiasts and spectators to its 15th annual Yakima Valley Big Birds Fall Classic this weekend just north of town. Large-scale radio-controlled model planes will be flown in a competition that draws pilots from across the Northwest. Visitors […]
Continue readingDiablo Valley Radio Controllers Open House
By Eve Mitchell, Contra Costa Times – MercuryNews.com PITTSBURG — Remote-controlled model airplanes will soar in the skies Saturday during an open house sponsored by the Diablo Valley Radio Controllers. Demonstrations of various planes flown by club members will include models depicting World War 11 military aircraft. And one of […]
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 […]
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