The Academy established a program in the mid-1960s for local AMA members to join together as a group and secure use of private, commercial or public property for flying sites. This was structured under the concept of organized groups, which were identified as AMA Chartered Clubs. Today, the Academy provides liability coverage to approximately 2,400 chartered clubs throughout the United States.
The free BARC airshow will be held on Saturday, May 19 at the Thompsonville Airport on Lindy Road, near Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa. Pilots will be flying a variety of remote controlled aircraft from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Helicopters will even have their own space at the show.
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