TECHNOLOGY NEWS FROM NPR by JON KALISH At Analy High School in Sebastopol, Calif., three students are taking apart a bicycle that generates electricity. Another student is calibrating a laser cutter. They’re all working in a cavernous building that once held the school’s metal and electronics shop. Let’s just […]
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AMA President Announces 2013 Election Results
“I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 District Vice President Elections. I would like to thank all the candidates for participation in the election.” Bob Brown, AMA President. CLICK HERE TO VIEW RESULTS
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Shop AMA Thanksgiving Sale, Wednesday, Nov 21-Monday, November 26
It only happens once a year: AMA’s Thanksgiving Sale, Wednesday, Nov 21-Monday, November 26 2012. Purchase the perfect gift for the special modeler in your life without standing in line or leaving your home. Visit us today, when the turkey is gone the sale goes away!! CLICK HERE TO START […]
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CAP MEMBERS ASK TO HELP RATE AERIAL DAMAGE PHOTOS IN ONLINE CROWDSOURCING PROJECT
Civil Air Patrol members are being asked to help evaluate and categorize CAP aerial photos of damage from Hurricane Sandy as part of a new online crowdsourcing initiative intended to assist the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state and local emergency agencies in assessing damage from such images. READ FULL […]
Continue readingRemembering a Hero, Major Rudolph Anderson
South Carolina residents recently honored the life of famed US Air Force Major Rudolph Anderson, pilot of the U2 shot down over Cuba 50 years ago on October 27, 1962. Major Anderson was the only casualty of the Missile Crisis. His rededication was held early this week, and highlighted his […]
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Ircha 2012 (International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association)
360 degree Panoramitc by Roberto Ruiz Ircha 2012 (International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association) in USA
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AMA Chartered Club at CAF’s Wings Over Houston Airshow
Wings Over Houston Airshow produced by the Commemorative Air Force held at Ellington Airport October 27-28, 2012 Performers/Attractions include AMA Chartered Club # 2307 BOMBER FIELD INC! Please visit these websites to learn more. WINGS OVER HOUSTON AIRSHOW BOMBER FIELD INC
Continue readingEngineering students at the University of Virginia built and test flew a 3D-printed airplane!
FARISS SAMARRAI When University of Virginia engineering students posted a YouTube video last spring of a plastic turbofan engine they had designed and built using 3-D printing technology, they didn’t expect it to lead to anything except some page views. READ FULL STORY >
Continue readingLocal Pilot Helps Radio Controlled Airplane to Fly Across the U.S.
Written by Submitted by Mark Minteer Mark Minteer of Louisville, Ky will be one of 380+ pilots to help fly a battery powered Radio Controlled (RC) airplane designated as a parkflyer in all 48 contiguous United States. A parkflyer is a small RC plane typically flown in a field such […]
Continue readingEAA Chapter 96 Model Expo
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 96 is hosted the EAA 96 Fly-In and Model Expo on August 5, 2012 at Compton Airport. EAA CHAPTER 96 https://www.96.eaachapter.org/ AMA Chartered club #988 The Santa Fe Dam RC Modelers https://sfdrcm.clubwebsource.com/
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