Ron Wittman is well-known as a FF guy. In the 1970s, at the encouragement of his friend Mark Smith, owner of Mark’s Models, he gave RC a try. His attempt was made with this Hawk 3-channel radio system by Orbit Electronics installed in a Windfree RC Sailplane. I’m not sure […]
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New Addition: Sacramento Union Trophy
First awarded in 1931, the Sacramento Union Trophy was awarded annually at the California State Model Airplane Contest for the Champion of the Outdoor Duration Flying Event – Hydroairplane. Carl Rambo won the trophy at the last competition in 1941. In the 1990s Carl, a founding member of the Oakland […]
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#NatsHats: 1994 Nats Caps
Baseball caps can be decorated, too. I’m just not sure what is exactly that is decorating Bill Calkins’ – he’s the guy on the far right in this picture. Update: Apparently the decoration actually serves a purpose, as it is Bill’s hearing protectors. Thanks, BIll, for letting us know! Share […]
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#NatsHats: 2005 Nats Cap
It is hard to believe that 2005 was nine years ago already. Who still has a hat like this somewhere in their closet? Image Credit, 2005 Nats Cap, National Model Aviation Museum Permanent Collection. AMA Collection, 2006.02.10. Share a picture of your own personal shade by using the #NatsHats at the […]
Continue readingNational Model Aviation Museum Receives full civilian museum certification by the National Museum of the United States Air Force
The National Model Aviation Museum, located on the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana, is pleased to announce that it has been granted full civilian museum certification by the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF). The certification is the culmination of more than a year long process […]
Continue readingNew Addition: Joe Weathers’ plaques
E.J. Weathers was a well-known San Diego modeler with many designs and contests to his name. A life time member of the San Diego Aeroneers, he achieved entry into the AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame and the Society of Antique Modelers Hall of Fame. Recently, Marlene King, in honor […]
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#NatsHats: One Trick Hat
This kid’s pith helmet is so tricked out it has an attached stopwatch. Also, has anyone thought of adding earmuffs to the timer’s helmets? This guy looks like he could use some. Share a picture of your own personal shade by using the #NatsHats at the AMA’s Twitter account, or […]
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#NatsHats: Bob Scott’s Pith Helmet
Bob Scott also attended the 1956 Nats, although his helmet wasn’t quite as elaborate as Johnny Schneider’s. Bob seemed to be a bit more concerned about what would happen if he lost his hat. A lost aircraft sticker is on each side of the helmet. Hopefully there were enough spare […]
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#NatsHats: 1956 Nats Pith Helmet
The signatures and doodles on this pith helmet, dating to the 1956 Nats at the Naval Air Station in Dallas qualify it as a work of art. Guessing by the prominence given the name, I’m guessing this pith helmet was worn by John Schneider, a photographer for the magazine Air Trails. Credit: John […]
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#NatsHats: Two Trick Hats
Model Airplane News commented in November 1952 that, “Trick hats and repairs in the hangar are part and parcel of all Nationals.” Trick hats indeed! Look at what these two friends wore at the 1950 Nats. And it looks like the tradition continues! Have you seen Evan Turner’s hat this […]
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