The Academy would like to thank the 107 clubs that have already registered for National Model Aviation Day, scheduled for August 17, 2013. Clubs must register by the end of the day today to be included in the National Model Aviation ad that will be part of the August edition […]
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Three new clubs join the ranks!
Welcome! N.W. Aeroliners (Portland, OR), South Arkansas Taildraggers (Magnolia, AR), and Silverhills R/C Flyers (Athol, ID) have joined the AMA Chartered Club program! We are glad to have you aboard! LEARN MORE ABOUT AMA CHARTERED CLUBS > FIND A CLUB NEAR YOU >
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Alvin Jumbo Squadron 23rd annual Big Bird Fly-In and ninth annual Swap Meet to be held this weekend
Original post: Houston Chronicle| Rick Weber | March 26, 2013 Dozens of members of the Alvin RC Model Airplane Association will be flying planes at the Alvin Jumbo Squadron 23rd annual Big Bird Fly-In and ninth annual Swap Meet on March 30 at the Alvin R/C Club Field at 2444 […]
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 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 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 […]
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