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Continue readingThe 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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EAA representatives present 10,000 youth member plaque to AMA.
This year, AMA surpassed 25,000 youth members with more than 10,000 coming from our partnerships with the Civil Air Patrol and EAA Young Eagles program. In recognition of our shared commitment to the EAA young Eagles program, helping more than 10,000 young people experience the magic of flight. L to […]
Continue readingAeromodeling Legend, Sal Taibi Passes
One of aeromodeling’s greatest legends has passed away. Sal Taibi, born April 5, 1920 had been an aeromodeler since 1933 and an AMA member since its inception in 1936. He was known for many things, including designing the Powerhouse, Brooklyn Dodger and The Starduster. Sal has won many awards over […]
Continue readingOrlando Helicopter Blowout
This past month the Education Department was lucky enough to attend Orlando Helicopter Blowout in Florida. The event was put on by The Orlando Radio Control Helicopter Society. This helicopter- only club has over 100 members who all helped participate in this years’ event. The event was held December 7-9 […]
Continue readingHelicopters – Rotary Wing Flight
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly a helicopter? At a Youth Aviation Adventure program near you, you can learn all about rotary wing flight. Get a chance to learn from pilots, and get up close and personal with a helicopter. Just like all aircraft, […]
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Holiday Electric Fly- F3P Contest
By: RJ Gritter Devin McGrath, Clay Wheaton and I spent this past weekend in Geneva Ohio at the Holiday Electric Fly. The HEF organizers of the event were kind enough to allow us to organize and run the first annual HEF F3P Contest as part of the event. F3P (indoor […]
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AMA Ambassador Hoot Gibson Elected to National Aviation Hall of Fame
(Dayton, Ohio – Dec. 17, 2012) Tonight the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) Board of Trustees revealed the names of four individuals who have been elected for enshrinement at its annual formal ceremony that will be held in October of 2013. The four will be joining the roster of […]
Continue readingWings Across America 2008 hits 48 States
Pilot number 365 has now flown SQuiRT, the battery powered Radio Controlled (RC) airplane designated as a park flyer in the 48th continental state. When receiving the model, pilot Don Sims added miles to the 23,824 miles it had already traveled in Dyer, Tennessee. Each pilot involved is ecstatic to accomplish […]
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