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AMA member, decorated colonel passes away
AMA was saddened to learn of the November 25 passing of longtime AMA member and decorated World War II Air Force pilot, Col. Robert “Bob” Thacker. Bob, age 102, died in his sleep at his home in California. Born February 21, 1918, he began aeromodeling at age 8 after seeing […]
Continue readingPreserving Modeling Equipment
Model engines and RC equipment are fun to collect. There are also all those old building and flying supplies you’re not sure what to do with. As sturdy as these might look, however, they need some specialized care to keep them at their best. To start: Store them in a dry place. Metal can corrode in an environment […]
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AMA Campground Reopening and Policies
In coordination with the state of Indiana, AMA’s campground is scheduled to open on May 22, 2020. Since the museum and AMA headquarters will be remain closed to the public and members, we will be managing camping through phone-in registration. During normal business hours call 765-287-1256, ext. 261 prior to […]
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AMA Remembers President Emeritus Robert L. “Bob” Brown
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) remembers President Emeritus Robert L. “Bob” Brown for his deep love for model aviation, as well as his many contributions and service to AMA. Bob sadly passed away after a brief illness on May 14, 2020. “Bob’s contributions to […]
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