Michael Swift was known on the flying field for his great helicopter skills, his easy-going personality and as the guy who always wore flip-flops. Like many others, aeromodeling was more than a hobby for Mike, it was a true passion. When Mike passed away suddenly, his friends and family knew they […]
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Triple Tree Aerodrome, home to famous Joe Nall event, now online
One of aeromodeling’s first-class aviation centers, the Triple Tree Aerodrome, is now online. Enthusiast can visit the Triple Tree Aerodrome’s website to learn about the venue, located in Woodruff, SC and the events held each year, including the famous Joe Nall event. The Triple Tree Aerodrome continues to develop its […]
Continue readingFAI Officials visit IAC, meet with AMA Leadership
AMA President Bob Brown and AMA Executive Director Dave Mathewson met with FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) officials this past weekend at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC), in Muncie, Indiana. Dr. John Grubbström, FAI President, and Bob Henderson, FAI Executive Director, toured the AMA and IAC facilities, met AMA staff, and […]
Continue readingAmerica’s First control line F2A(Speed) and F2C(Team Race) World Cup Announced
The 2012 Bluegrass World Cup in Bowling Green, Kentucky is rapidly approaching. This FAI-sanctioned World Cup event, which will be held under the current FAI sporting code and regulations, is the first-ever American World Cup for control line F2A(Speed) and F2C(Team Race) competition. The Southern Kentucky Model Aero Club (SKYMAC) […]
Continue readingElection Coming Soon
The 2013 renewal season is right around the corner, which means it again time to review the nominations for AMA district vice presidents. This year several candidates have been nominated to fill the office of vice president in District II, District III, District IV, District VI, District VIII and District […]
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AMA Volunteers introduce thousands to Model Flying at EAA’s KidVenture
Nearly 100 AMA members volunteer at EAA’s AirVenture each year. Here is a look at KidVenture which includes many different Aviation related activities including Control Line Model flying and Buddy Box RC model flying. learn more about EAA’s Airventure in OshKosh Wisconsin July 23-29, 2012
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Model plane hobbyists navigate through history
By Rick Musselman FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 12) — Two local military officers, with a passion for aviation history, spend much of their free time building and flying radio controlled planes modeled after some of the most famous planes to take to the skies during America’s wars. Retired Navy Cmdr. […]
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AMA Ambassador Astronaut Hoot Gibson signing autographs at AMA booth at EAA’s AirVenture
Stop by the AMA booth located in the EAA museum July 24th from 2pm – 4pm AMA Ambassador Astronaut Hoot Gibson will be signing autographs. For more information about EAA’s Aventure visit www.airventure.org
Continue readingAMA Clubs working with EAA Chapters: AirVenture Presentations
EAA’s Airventure July 23-29, 2012 OshKosh Wisconsin Jeff Nance will discuss how EAA Chapters can work with AMA clubs on Young Eagles days. Along with how model flying can keep young people interested and engaged in aviation especially after taking a Young Eagles flight. There will be examples of chapters […]
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EAA Chapter 96 Fly-In and Model Expo
Sunday Aug 5, 2012 Have you ever seen the wonderment in a child’s eye when they notice a bird or plane for the first time? Maybe you were that child? For those of us in aviation, we understand that feeling and the freedom of flight. In a time […]
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