Founded in 1957 originally as the Winton Wingers, the Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club, or GCRCC, has been a mainstay in the Cincinnati area for decades. Having spent time at 4 different flying sites over the years, the GCRCC and its nearly 200 members have been at its current site […]
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The History of AMA’s Safety Programming
While thinking about National Safety Month, it seems logical to take a look back into where AMA’s safety programming began and how it has evolved. AMA has an excellent historical department as part of its National Model Aviation Museum, and Jackie Shalberg , AMA archivist and historian, has done a […]
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National Aerobatics Day 2021
The skill, beauty, and excitement of aerobatic flight will be celebrated on Saturday, June 26, during the inaugural National Aerobatics Day, which was has been established by the International Aerobatics Club (IAC). “National Aerobatics Day is the perfect day to host an aerobatic camp, a BBQ, a practice session, or […]
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AMA Club of the Month June 2021
Formed in 1990 from the merger of the Houston RC Club and the First Colony RC Club, the Fort Bend Radio Control Club and its more than 60 members is a recognized AMA Gold Leader Club that consists of a diverse group who enjoy flying the full range of RC […]
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AMA Club of the Month – May 2021
Founded in 1990, the Blacksheep RC Modelers is located near Danville, Indiana and has been a Gold Leader Club since 2003. Their flying field is located on land owned, and rented to them, by Waste Management, with whom they have a wonderful relationship with, as well as with the rest […]
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AMA Club of the Month – April 2021
The Longmont Electric Aircraft Flyers of Longmont, Colorado was founded in 2003 by hobbyists in the community wanting a safe and legal place to fly. By leasing several acres of land from the city, LEAF opened its doors and have been growing ever since. With more than 100 members, LEAF is […]
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AMA Podcast Ep. 72 The Omahawks March Club of the Month
First established in 1953, The Omahawks is the largest RC club in the greater Omaha metropolitan area. Their home is Hawk Field, a premier flying site located at Standing Bear Lake Park, and it features a 500 x 40 foot paved runway surrounded by both grass and pavement pit areas, […]
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AMA Club of the Month – March 2021
First established in 1953, The Omahawks is the largest RC club in the greater Omaha metropolitan area. Their home is Hawk Field, a premier flying site located at Standing Bear Lake Park, and it features a 500 x 40 foot paved runway surrounded by both grass and pavement pit areas, […]
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AMA Podcast: Ep 47 – Suburban Aeroclub of Chicago
AMA has launched the AMA Club of the Month program as a way to highlight clubs that are prime examples of what an AMA club can be. For the month of August 2020, the AMA has chosen the Suburban Aeroclub of Chicago as AMA Club of the Month! And joining Matt as this week’s guest is SAC President Devin Tornow to talk about the Suburban Aeroclub of Chicago.
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AMA Event Sanctioning and COVID-19
Safety is important to our members and the public. AMA is continuing to monitor COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Because of the administrative and insurance costs associated with issuing a sanction for an event, AMA policy does not offer refunds or credits for canceled or rescheduled […]
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