Boynton Beach, FL, January 12, 2012 – The Boca Bearing Company, one of the most trusted names in ceramic bearing and lubrication technology, today announced that it is celebrating its 25th year in business by giving away over $20,000 in cash and prizes as part of its international 2012 Boca Bearings […]
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Ken Myers Inducted into the Model Aviation Hall of Fame
During today’s award ceremony at the Mid America Electric Flies in Northville, MI Ken Myers was informed that he was inducted into the Model Aviation Hall of Fame. Ken’s beautiful plaque was presented to him by AMA District 7 VP Tim Jesky. Ken was completely surprised. Jesky worked with AMA staff member Erin Dobbs as well […]
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AMA Education Partner: Alcoa Wins International Innovations in Diversity Award
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alcoa (NYSE:AA) has been named one of the Top 10 International Innovations in Diversity Award winners by Profiles in Diversity Journal. The award honors corporations, organizations and institutions that have demonstrated unique, out-of-the box thinking and developed innovative solutions that offer measurable outcomes in the area of workforce diversity and inclusion. […]
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Indoor Flight Documentary seeking funding on kickstarter
THIS PROJECT WILL ONLY BE FUNDED IF AT LEAST $30,000 IS PLEDGED BY WEDNESDAY JUL 4, 12:30PM EDT. SUPPORT THIS PROJECT > When you pledge to FLOAT we send you awesome rewards! You could download the film at a reduced price, and get to build and fly a plane of […]
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4-H Program: Assembling planes a fun activity that also teaches patience
By Kristy Deer Staff Writer Greenfield Daily Reporter Assembling planes a fun activity that also teaches patience CHARLOTTESVILLE — Officials with the Hancock County 4-H program are always looking for fun ways to get kids interested and keep them involved in 4-H activities. Last year, organizers started a new program […]
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8 AMA Chartered clubs at Indy Air Show
Make plans to join us for the Capitol City Ford Indianapolis Air Show featuring the USAF Thunderbirds, June 23 & 24, 2012. Media/Practice Day June 22. The air show is located at Indianapolis Regional Airport (formerly Mt Comfort Airport) 8 AMA Chartered clubs will be displaying and flying an assortment of Model Aircraft. Model […]
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Kids Night Out At Applebees and the AMA
AMA hosted a flying demo event at the Muncie Indiana Applebee’s June 14, 2012 from 5-7 pm: Kids Night Out At Applebee’s; Dan Landis was doing a flying demonstration in the parking lot and Matt Chapman held meet and greet and signed autographs. AMA will also had the flight simulator […]
Continue readingAMA Member Matt Chapman scheduled to perform at 10th annual XFC event.
AMA member and full-scale Embry Riddle Aerobatic Pilot Matt Chapman is scheduled to perform at the 10th annual Extreme Flight Championships to be held at AMA’s International Aeromodeling Center, Muncie Indiana June 15-17, 2012. Please note that during the airshow portion of XFC, certain restrictions will be in place in […]
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Synergy’s Innovative project on Kickstarter has modeling roots
Only 12 days left at the time of this blog post for the Synergy Aircraft Project to raise the requested funds on Kickstarter. A quick flyby of the Synergy v.18 double box tail, electric powered aircraft prototype. This footage is from the third test flight and was shot prior to […]
Continue readingThe first step to consider toward achieving the goal of becoming a UAV operator is simply by becoming being a hobbyist.
The best way to gain this information, Sprague said, is to get involved in hobby flying RC aircraft. Although this hobby “can be addictive and expensive,” it is the best way to quickly educate yourself in the UAV/UAS operations.
Far more than simply building and flying RC vehicles, Sprague advises the seriously-interested officer to join an AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) sanctioned RC club. Merely by being at the flying field with other club members, the hobbyist will be surrounded by experienced pilots who have a wealth of knowledge and insight into design and development of unmanned aircraft. There, the new hobbyist will be exposed to safety guidelines, aviation etiquette, and the FAA.
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