By Gina Potthoff and Samantha Yale Scroggin/Staff Writers, The AdobePress.com Andrew Richerson performed a few barrel rolls with the model plane he was flying, but they weren’t on purpose. “I was turning and I sped up,” said the 16-year-old Arroyo Grande resident, a recent transplant from Poland. “It was very […]
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Suburban 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 […]
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 readingChuckatuck airstrip is home to a fleet of fliers
The love of flying binds the 90 some members the Hampton Roads Radio Control, Inc. together to share their passion at an airfield near Chuckatuck on a regular basis. HRRC members fly all manner of model planes — with internal combustion engines, glowplug engines feeding on nitro-methanol, and electric-powered ones. […]
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 […]
Continue readingFox Valley Aero Club on Parade
The Fox Valley Aero Club has been busy this year promoting their club and the hobby of model aeronautics. Recently they participated in two different parades, one in Geneva, IL for Swedish Days and another in St. Charles. The creative club also hosts kid’s days to teach area children about […]
Continue readingThe Nacogdoches Aero Modelers Club Host Fun Fly and Swap Meet
AMA club, the Nacogdoches Aero Modelers, invite the public to their Saturday, July 14, 2012 Fun Fly and Swap Meet at the A.L. Mangham JR. Regional Airport in Nacogdoches, Texas. The schedule of events will include a balloon bust or limbo, kamikaze balloon bust, musical airplanes, aerobatic flight displays and […]
Continue readingDistrict III Clubs Featured at the 2012 Air Show at the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport
Members of the Vienna Sky Sharks, Blennerhassett Area Radio Control Club and Flying Wing Nutz Club in District III will fly their radio control aircraft in formations and with aerobatic emphasis at this year’s 2012 Air Show at the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport. The event, scheduled for October 14, 2012, […]
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