The AMA is proud to announce its receipt of the 2014 EAA Young Eagles Horizon Award. AMA received the award for its contributions to the overall success of the Young Eagles program. AMA and EAA have built a partnership through the EAA Young Eagles program, providing education through aviation experiences. […]
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Metuchen model-flying club delights in flight
Michael Gokhman and Emery Mersich try to will their remote-controlled plane away from a collision with the wall. SCOTT FRIEDMAN The Metuchen Indoor Model Flying Club spread its proverbial wings during an end-of-season flying event at Edgar Middle School. The recent event was a chance for this year’s 21 students […]
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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 […]
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National Model Aviation Day Draws Interest from Puerto Rico and UK
152 Clubs have shown their interest and support for the first annual National Model Aviation Day, two of which are outside the continental U.S. Aeromodelismo Borinquen, Inc from San Juan, Puerto Rico and Clyde Valley Flyers Model Aircraft Club from Kilmacolm, Scotland have registered events showing support for this great […]
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 […]
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State of Indiana proclaims August 17 as Model Aviation Day
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is pleased to announce that the state of Indiana, led by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, has declared August 17, 2013, as Model Aviation Day. National Model Aviation Day has been established by the Academy of Model Aeronautics—the country’s foremost organization for model aviation—to celebrate […]
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 […]
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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 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 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 […]
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