Camp AMA alumni Garrett Schroeder used his dreams of going into space as inspiration for his weather balloon project. He got his school on board and the project took flight! Check out the video below!
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EAA leadership meets with AMA on chapter/club collaborations
EAA, formerly known as the Experimental Aircraft Association, has nearly 1,000 chapters across the country devoted to full-scale sport flying. AMA, with 2,400 clubs, and EAA are now actively seeking chapter and club collaborations, particularly through the EAA Young Eagles program. Learn more about how your club can partner with […]
Continue readingJEFCO AEROMOD’LERS RC CLUB PRESENTS RC AUCTION
JEFCO AEROMOD’LERS RC CLUB PRESENTS RC AUCTION DENVER, COLORADO February 1-3, 2013 BUYERS & SELLERS PRE-REGISTER ONLINE! No Admission Fee to View Merchandise. $10 Registration Fee to Sell or Bid SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY—FEB 1 11am—8pm Merchandise Check In SATURDAY—FEB 2 8am—AUCTION STARTS More Merchandise Check In SUNDAY—FEB 3 8am—AUCTION ONLY View Larger Map JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 15200 […]
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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