By ARCCHS President Tom Dooley The American Radio Control Competition Helicopter Society (ARCCHS) was formed in late 2023 and submitted an application to the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) to establish a dedicated Special Interest Group (SIG) for model helicopter Precision (Pattern-style format) competition. The SIG application was approved in January […]
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AMA Podcast Ep 71 – MultiGP COO Tim Barnhart
This week, Matt talks with the newly named Chief Operating Officer of MultiGP, Tim Barnhart. Tim talks about his path through aeromodeling, including flying helicopters, becoming an AMA leader member, and discovering the awe of FPV drone racing. This episode of the AMA Podcast is presented by Aquiline Drones! Fly […]
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AMA Leader Member Allen Brickhaus inducted into PAMPA Hall of Fame
Perryville High School graduate (1965) Allen Brickhaus was inducted into the PAMPA Hall of Fame at the Vintage Stunt Championships at the March 2013 contest in Tucson, Ariz. PAMPA stands for the Precision Aerobatic Model Pilot’s Association which was established in 1973 at the Oshkosh, Wis., AMA Nationals. Only 44 […]
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The National Minature Pylon Racing Association QM40 Championship Race
The National Minature Pylon Racing Association held its 2012 QM40 Championship Race at Apollo 11 Field in Encino, California. The San Fernando Valley R/C Flyers was the host club. The video was photographed and edited by Bob Tarlau. QM40 Championship Race 2012 from Bob Tarlau on Vimeo. The National Minature […]
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Ircha 2012 (International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association)
360 degree Panoramitc by Roberto Ruiz Ircha 2012 (International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association) in USA
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 readingPreview of the NFFS eDigest is now available online
Hello Fellow Model Aviation Enthusiast, Great news! The National Free Flight Society’s Free Flight Digest is now available in full-color, “e” (digital) downloadable format. The NFFS Digest is your source for free flight news, information, plans and more. Free flight, FAI, scale, sport, information and contest reports are now available […]
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