The Multi-Wing Championships, held in Omaha, NE in 1973, were the precursor to the evolution of the Tournament of Champions and IMAC competition. Flying the Knight Twister, Bill Heger won the event and made history. On 3/27/2017 Bill, along with his good friend Jack Poppenhager (Jack won the event in […]
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#PatchTuesday, March 2017, week 3
Today’s #PatchTuesday is more like #One-Patch-and-2-Decals-Tuesday! But since the decals feature club logos, we’re going to consider them honorary patches (just for today)! ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: www.modelaircraft.org/museum
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AMA Membership Cards: A Timeline
Have membership questions? Contact AMA membership via the helpline at 1-800-435-9262 (I FLY AMA) ext. 129 or by email at membership@modelaircraft.org. The AMA Membership FAQ page can be found at https://www.modelaircraft.org/membership/membership-faq. Being a card-carrying member of the AMA brings a lot of benefits. Over the years the membership cards themselves have changed drastically. Here’s […]
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#PatchTuesday, March 2017, week 2
It is Tuesday! And that means it is #PatchTuesday! Here’s some more club patches from the collection. Flying Aero Association of Warren, OH Indy North R/C Modelers of Indianapolis, IN Buc-Le Aero Sportsmen
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#PatchTuesday, March 2017, week 1
Former AMA President John Clemens probably attracted a lot of attention wearing the jacket below. It certainly qualifies as a #PatchTuesday all by itself! ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: www.modelaircraft.org/museum
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#PatchTuesday, February 2017, week 4
Jackets aren’t patches, but jackets can feature patches (or, at least, club logos)! Here’s a look at three club jackets in the museum’s collection. Happy #PatchTuesday! ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: www.modelaircraft.org/museum
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#PatchTuesday, February 2017, week 3
#PatchTuesday is back! Thanks to everyone who has contributed club patches and other club items to the museum since #PatchTuesday began! Here’s three newly-donated club logos! ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: www.modelaircraft.org/museum
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#PatchTuesday, January 2017, week 5
This is the last scheduled #PatchTuesday for club patches! What does everyone think about doing a #PatchTuesday for event patches? Let Maria know at mariav@modelaircraft.org. ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: www.modelaircraft.org/museum
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New Addition: Taifun engine
This Taifun 2.5cc diesel engine is neatly installed in the nose pod for a (now destroyed) Control Line model. The engine was recently donated in memory of Marion E. Blackford of Grayville, IL. Thank you to those who honored the memory of Mr. Blackford and helped grow the museum’s collection! […]
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#PatchTuesday, January 2017, week 4
It’s another #PatchTuesday! If you haven’t seen your club’s patch shared as part of #PatchTuesday, give Maria an email at mariav@modelaircraft.org and ask if it is in the collection! Also, don’t forget that the AMA collects Club Histories as part of the History Project! ————————————————————————— For more information on […]
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