The October 2024 issue of Model Aviation delivery will be delayed by two weeks in both print and digital formats. We want to make sure that members have the last-minute opportunity to view some of the supplemental “Sanctioned Event Calendar” club event listings that will take place in October. Don’t […]
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Parents and Kids Experience Model Aviation
Members of the Midwest Sundowners RC Flying Club in Wheeler, Indiana, participated in the Commemorative Air Force Airpower History Tour at Porter County Regional Airport on Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, 2024. Working in conjunction with EAA Chapter 104 President Larry Whitlow and the Midwest Sundowners RC Flying Club members, […]
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Training future pilots at the Borinquen R/C Modeler’s Club in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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It was another successful year for the Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club’s RC Flying Circus at Butler County Regional Airport. There were around 45 pilots, 40 volunteers, over 150 aircraft, and a huge crowd enjoying the airshow and candy drop. Below are photos and a video provided by AMA member […]
Continue readingFRIA Process Improves
By Lucas Rodden, Flying Site Coordinator | lucasr@modelaircraft.org For the past year and a half, AMA team members from several departments have been hard at work filing clubs’ requests for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs). The clubs’ geographic boundaries, once approved, allow for pilots to fly without the need for Remote […]
Continue readingAMA Club Charter Renewal Season
The Club Services department is gearing up for the club charter renewal season, and we wanted to take a moment to give thanks to all the past, current, and future club officers. We appreciate the time and effort that each of you put forth to allow your fellow club members […]
Continue readingMinot Aircraft Modelers Success Story
By: Brandon Koch, AMA District IX Vice President | amadistrictix@modelaircraft.orgAs seen in the December 2023 issue of Model Aviation. Here’s another success story. The Minot Aircraft Modelers club in Minot, North Dakota, is healthy and growing. The club owns—and has for many years—15 acres of land north of the Minot […]
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AMA will begin mailing the 2024 Club Charter renewal information in January. Please remember that the documents will be mailed to the designated club officer contact. If your club renews online before January 2, 2024, your club will not receive a mailed renewal package. Current charter and flying site insurance […]
Continue reading35th Annual B-17 Gathering & Big Bird Fly-In
The 35th Annual B-17 Gathering & Big Bird Fly-In was held September 14-16th, 2023 at Bomber Field USA in Monaville, Texas. We were blessed with fair weather and a large group of pilots and visitors during the entire event. I’ve been attending this event since the 90’s and try to […]
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