Congratulations tot he Newport News Park Radio Control Club for raising $1,764.00 for the AMA Foundation! What an accomplishment! The Newport News Park Radio Control Club formed a committee and drafted up a proposal on how their club can contribute to the AMA Foundation in support of our mission and vision. The AMA’s Mission is “to advance… read more AMA Foundation Challenge by the Newport News Park Radio Control Club
Every year the Weak Signals club of Toledo, OH sells raffle tickets to those attending the Toledo R/C Expo show to raise money in support of the AMA’s scholarship program. This year, the club raised $1,000 for AMA scholarships. This donation will be split between this year’s top three AMA scholarship award recipients. We… read more Toledo Weak Signals donate $1,000 for AMA Scholarships
The Rock River Aero Modelers Society recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Janesville, WI. Club secretary and treasurer, Larry Nitz, was invited to give a presentation about their club to the Janesville Noon Rotary Club. The presentation took place on April 15 and there were… read more Rock River Aero Modelers Society Receive Club Recognition and Reward Grant
We would like to thank JAG RC, owned by Greg and Jenni Alderman, for contributing a portion of the sale of Showtime smoke oil back to the AMA Foundation. The smoke oil will be available at different shows throughout the country this flying season. “Showtime” Model Aviation smoke oil is formulated from the same base… read more JAG RC supports the AMA Foundation
The Casa Grande RC Flyers were named a “Gold Level Leader Club” for the third year in a row. The club is one of 151 clubs out of over 2,400 clubs to receive this title. The club was recognized in their local paper. The club is largely supported by the city, local businesses and the… read more Casa Grande RC Flyers Awarded for Third Year in a Row
The Lewes RC Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Lewes, DE. The club was featured on WBOC, a local TV station. Their segment included explaining model aviation and how they support their community. Members of the club brought their planes to showcase on the show.… read more Lewes RC Club Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant
The Flying For Good featured March submission is the Coffee Airfoilers. The club is located in Tullahoma, TN. The club hosts their annual “Fly Away Cancer” event in April. The event will be held on April 27 at their flying field off of Wattendorf Highway in Tullahoma. There will be a pilot landing fee of… read more March Flying For Good Featured Club
The Tampa Radio Control Aircraft Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $150. The club is located in Seffner, FL. The club’s airfield is the Hillsborough Heights Solid Waste Facility. The open space is a closed landfill which makes it the perfect place to take flight. The club pays $10 a… read more Tampa Radio Control Aircraft Club Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant
Terry Wiles and his wife won an AMA Goldberg award with a check for $200. After receiving the award with the check, the Wiles decided that they wanted to give back to the District IX Camp AMA Scholarship Fund. In the fall of 2015, Jim Tiller was new to the AMA Executive Council. Tiller was… read more District IX Camp AMA Scholarship Fund
The Flying For Good featured February submission is the Casa Grade RC Flyers. The club is located in Casa Grande, AZ. The Casa Grande RC Flyers held their sixth annual Air Show on Saturday, March 9. The event was free to the public and the event benefitted The Valley Humane Society. The event raised thousands… read more February Flying For Good Featured Club