By Steven Heywood – Peninsula News Review Victoria’s Largest Little Airshow raised more than $24,000 in two days. Organizer Mike Scholefield says the turnout of fans to the Victoria Radio Control Modelers Society (VRCMS) event Aug. 10 and 11 was excellent, enabling the group to split the cash, giving just more […]
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Modeler feedback requested for science hobby survey
Calling all modelers: North Carolina State University is seeking assistance from modelers throughout the country to take a National Science Foundation sponsored survey that will investigate the characteristics and educational experiences of people who are active in science hobbies. More and more people are engaging in science hobbies; schools and […]
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Indianapolis RC South will host its 28th Annual Fly-In for Diabetes
Indianapolis RC South will host its 28th Annual Fly-In for Diabetes on Saturday, September 14th, from 10am-5pm. All proceeds from this event will go to the American Diabetes Association. This event is open to the public and admission is free. There will be candy drops for the kids and concessions […]
Continue reading★Veterans Reunion★ Fly-In Drive-In Ride-In September 14th, 2013
Veterans Reunion is a FREE event bringing a diverse family of patriots, aviators, history buffs, and Veterans together to remember and celebrate Aviation/Military history. We will be remembering the lives of those lost through war and will be honoring the men and women who serve our great nation. Expect a truly terrific experience where […]
Continue readingIRCHA 2013 International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association event panoramic!
Ircha 2013 (International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association) by UAV Puebla Ircha 2013 (International Radio Controlled Helicopter Association) in usa
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Bid to support Snowball Express
Join Empire hobby, IRCHA, and the AMA as we support the Snowball Express organization by participating in an upcoming auction during IRCHA 2013. Snowball Express was established in early 2006 with a simple idea: Provide hope and new memories to the children of military fallen heroes who have died while […]
Continue readingLocal area excited to welcome Nats competitors
Original Post by the Star Press Story: Aeromodeling Championships events planned through July MUNCIE — It’s time to show off a little bit out at the Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5161 E. Memorial Drive.. The means of doing so? The Nats. What are the Nats? They are the outdoor portion of […]
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NY Times article: Flying, With Both Feet on the Ground
Original Post: NY Times Story: Flying, With Both Feet on the Ground, By Mark Vanhoenacker Mr. Dickey, manager of Pilotage Fun and Hobby, recently shared information about the thrills of flying, without leaving the ground. The business is doing well, even with the younger generation. “Children raised on flat screens […]
Continue readingCamp AMA- Papa Johns Scratch Build Contest
During Camp AMA this year the instructors thought it would be a fun idea to have a scratch build contest using some surprise materials, pizza boxes! Papa Johns of Muncie, IN sponsored our camp lunches and our build contest this year. The campers were put into teams and given the […]
Continue readingAMAtureRCSpinsider- Camp AMA Pilots reach 10,000 views
At Camp AMA in 2012 several of the campers got together and formed a You Tube channel and Facebook page to provide reviews; and an accurate take on what life at Camp AMA is all about. The campers returned this year and took more photos and footage than anyone thought […]
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