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Shuttle pilots at Reno Air Races recall Neil Armstrong

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September 17, 2012September 17, 2012 Mark Benson No comments

Written by Guy Clifton Even as pilots Hoot Gibson and Curt Brown focus on racing at the Reno National Championship Air Races today, a piece of their heart will be at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., where the nation will say a public goodbye to astronaut Neil Armstrong. READ MORE […]

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Flightline Video Contest 2012

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September 17, 2012 2 comments

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. […]

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IRCHA 2012

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September 17, 2012 No comments

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 […]

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Youth Ambassador Nick Maxwell’s One Tank Tip

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September 14, 2012September 14, 2012 No comments

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 […]

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Burt Rutan – the ultimate fly guy!

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September 7, 2012 Ilona Maine No comments

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 […]

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Keeping Memories Alive

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September 6, 2012September 6, 2012 Mark Benson No comments

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 […]

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Luke Bryan Flies Model Airplanes—“The Crash Is the Best Part”

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August 28, 2012 No comments

Latest episode of LBTV shows Luke and Jason Aldean turn into flyboys. Brad Schmitt | CountryWeekly.com Read full story

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Casey McKay Fun Fly – Planes take to the skies!

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August 27, 2012 Ilona Maine No comments

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 […]

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Triple Tree Aerodrome, home to famous Joe Nall event, now online

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August 23, 2012 Mark Benson No comments

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 […]

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FAI Officials visit IAC, meet with AMA Leadership

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August 21, 2012August 21, 2012 Mark Benson No comments

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 […]

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