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Camp AMA 2013 and Club Sponsorships

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October 3, 2012October 3, 2012 No comments

 Camp AMA 2013 Camp AMA is a week long summer camp held at the IAC in Muncie, IN. Campers are given the opportunity to learn and work on their flying capabilities with some of the best RC pilots in the world. Camp AMA accepts teenagers between the ages of 13 […]

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The Life of a modeler, and his wife.

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September 24, 2012 Mark Benson No comments

The Washington Post article, by Cathy Alter, September 20, 2012 Written from a modeler’s wife’s perspective, the very clever Washington Post article “For radio-control plan enthusiasts, the sky’s the limit” offers insight into the fascinating world of a model airplane enthusiast. Throughout the article Cathy offers details of her husband’s […]

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Radio-controlled aircraft group adds second runway at Benton City park

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September 23, 2012 Mark Benson No comments

BY JOHN TRUMBO, TRI-CITY HERALD Ted Leskovar of Kennewick, left, and Clarence Corriveau of Richland get Leskovar’s battery powered radio controlled airplane ready for flight at the associations Horn Rapids Higgins Field in Benton City. The MAA recently expanded with a second paved runway and have planted grass. (PAUL T. […]

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Shuttle pilots at Reno Air Races recall Neil Armstrong

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September 17, 2012September 17, 2012 Mark Benson No comments

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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Flightline Video Contest 2012

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September 17, 2012 2 comments

For the last few months we have been asking for submissions for our youth newsletter video contest. This month we would like to announce the winners. Thanks to everyone who submitted videos in for the contest. There were a lot of great submissions! Below are the winners of the contest. […]

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IRCHA 2012

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September 17, 2012 No comments

IRCHA was held here at the AMA headquarters on August 15th through the 19th. Helicopter pilots from all over the world came and flew out on site. Here is some media to sum up the event. We’d like to thank A Main Hobbies and Jenni Orebaugh for use of the […]

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Youth Ambassador Nick Maxwell’s One Tank Tip

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September 14, 2012September 14, 2012 No comments

Youth Ambassador and Camp AMA instructor Nick Maxwell has been working with Hobbico to produce these One Tank Tip videos. Here is the latest video with a few extra tips from Nick below.   Hey Guys, here is a new One Tank Tip! This one is on piro flips! Hope this can […]

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Burt Rutan – the ultimate fly guy!

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September 7, 2012 Ilona Maine No comments

By Tom Sowa, The Spokesman-Review Burt Rutan is the ultimate fly guy. After creating innovative and eye-catching aircraft for 40 years, Rutan has amassed enough awards and aerospace trophies to fill two wall bookcases in his Coeur d’Alene home. Like many pilots and space jockeys who grew up during the 1960s […]

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Keeping Memories Alive

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September 6, 2012September 6, 2012 Mark Benson No comments

Michael Swift was known on the flying field for his great helicopter skills, his easy-going personality and as the guy who always wore flip-flops. Like many others,  aeromodeling was more than a hobby for Mike, it was a true passion. When Mike passed away suddenly, his friends and family knew they […]

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Luke Bryan Flies Model Airplanes—“The Crash Is the Best Part”

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August 28, 2012 No comments

Latest episode of LBTV shows Luke and Jason Aldean turn into flyboys. Brad Schmitt | CountryWeekly.com Read full story

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