Written by Guy Clifton Even as pilots Hoot Gibson and Curt Brown focus on racing at the Reno National Championship Air Races today, a piece of their heart will be at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., where the nation will say a public goodbye to astronaut Neil Armstrong. READ MORE […]
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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 readingPatriot Ministries Day Camp
The Cen-Tex Modelers sponsored a Day Camp with the Patriot Ministries in Salado. The Director of the Ministries Jon Tidball, contacted Clayton Mahaltic of the CTM if some members could provide some basic’s about Model Aviation to some Military Kids on a Day Camp. Clayton with the help of Butch Spradling, […]
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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
Continue readingModel plane hobbyists navigate through history
By: Rick Musselman/Sports editor Published: July 12, 2012 The Belvoir Eagle Two 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. Read more […]
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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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