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. […]
Continue readingIRCHA 2012
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 […]
Continue readingYouth Ambassador Nick Maxwell’s One Tank Tip
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 […]
Continue readingBurt Rutan – the ultimate fly guy!
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 […]
Continue readingKeeping Memories Alive
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 […]
Continue readingLuke Bryan Flies Model Airplanes—“The Crash Is the Best Part”
Latest episode of LBTV shows Luke and Jason Aldean turn into flyboys. Brad Schmitt | CountryWeekly.com Read full story
Continue readingCasey McKay Fun Fly – Planes take to the skies!
Columbia Basin Herald. By Cheryl Schweizer. MOSES LAKE – A group of radio-controlled airplane pilots will sponsor a fly-in for pilots and spectators Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McKay Field, about one mile south of town on Baseline Road. The Casey McKay Fun Fly is for […]
Continue readingTriple 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 readingFAI Officials visit IAC, meet with AMA Leadership
AMA President Bob Brown and AMA Executive Director Dave Mathewson met with FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) officials this past weekend at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC), in Muncie, Indiana. Dr. John Grubbström, FAI President, and Bob Henderson, FAI Executive Director, toured the AMA and IAC facilities, met AMA staff, and […]
Continue readingNCSA OSHKOSH MARC RC FLIGHT ACADEMY 2012
WISCONSIN – July 7-14 were seven beautiful days in and around Oshkosh, Wisconsin that brought forth the hum of model airplane engines. This hum was heard at the Winnebago Flyer’s and Fond du Lac Airparks near Oshkosh, WI. Thirty-five nervous Civil Air Patrol cadets took control of radio controlled (RC) […]
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