The 2013 renewal season is right around the corner, which means it again time to review the nominations for AMA district vice presidents. This year several candidates have been nominated to fill the office of vice president in District II, District III, District IV, District VI, District VIII and District […]
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AMA Volunteers introduce thousands to Model Flying at EAA’s KidVenture
Nearly 100 AMA members volunteer at EAA’s AirVenture each year. Here is a look at KidVenture which includes many different Aviation related activities including Control Line Model flying and Buddy Box RC model flying. learn more about EAA’s Airventure in OshKosh Wisconsin July 23-29, 2012
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Model plane hobbyists navigate through history
By Rick Musselman FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 12) — Two local military officers, with a passion for aviation history, spend much of their free time building and flying radio controlled planes modeled after some of the most famous planes to take to the skies during America’s wars. Retired Navy Cmdr. […]
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AMA Ambassador Astronaut Hoot Gibson signing autographs at AMA booth at EAA’s AirVenture
Stop by the AMA booth located in the EAA museum July 24th from 2pm – 4pm AMA Ambassador Astronaut Hoot Gibson will be signing autographs. For more information about EAA’s Aventure visit www.airventure.org
Continue readingModel plane hobbyists navigate through history
By: Rick Musselman/Sports editor Published: July 12, 2012 The Belvoir Eagle Two military officers, with a passion for aviation history, spend much of their free time building and flying radio controlled planes modeled after some of the most famous planes to take to the skies during America’s wars. Read more […]
Continue readingAMA Clubs working with EAA Chapters: AirVenture Presentations
EAA’s Airventure July 23-29, 2012 OshKosh Wisconsin Jeff Nance will discuss how EAA Chapters can work with AMA clubs on Young Eagles days. Along with how model flying can keep young people interested and engaged in aviation especially after taking a Young Eagles flight. There will be examples of chapters […]
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EAA Chapter 96 Fly-In and Model Expo
Sunday Aug 5, 2012 Have you ever seen the wonderment in a child’s eye when they notice a bird or plane for the first time? Maybe you were that child? For those of us in aviation, we understand that feeling and the freedom of flight. In a time […]
Continue readingLunchtime Surprise
Nats is in full swing here at AMA Headquarters, and we work hard to provide competitors with options for food when out on site. But sometimes things don’t go as planned… Today Mark Carter, of Carter’s Nearly World Famous Hot Dogs reported to Site 1 only to find the competition […]
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Boca Bearing Company Launches Global Contest
Boynton Beach, FL, January 12, 2012 – The Boca Bearing Company, one of the most trusted names in ceramic bearing and lubrication technology, today announced that it is celebrating its 25th year in business by giving away over $20,000 in cash and prizes as part of its international 2012 Boca Bearings […]
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Ken Myers Inducted into the Model Aviation Hall of Fame
During today’s award ceremony at the Mid America Electric Flies in Northville, MI Ken Myers was informed that he was inducted into the Model Aviation Hall of Fame. Ken’s beautiful plaque was presented to him by AMA District 7 VP Tim Jesky. Ken was completely surprised. Jesky worked with AMA staff member Erin Dobbs as well […]
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