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 […]
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Lunchtime 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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AMA Education Partner: Alcoa Wins International Innovations in Diversity Award
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alcoa (NYSE:AA) has been named one of the Top 10 International Innovations in Diversity Award winners by Profiles in Diversity Journal. The award honors corporations, organizations and institutions that have demonstrated unique, out-of-the box thinking and developed innovative solutions that offer measurable outcomes in the area of workforce diversity and inclusion. […]
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Indoor Flight Documentary seeking funding on kickstarter
THIS PROJECT WILL ONLY BE FUNDED IF AT LEAST $30,000 IS PLEDGED BY WEDNESDAY JUL 4, 12:30PM EDT. SUPPORT THIS PROJECT > When you pledge to FLOAT we send you awesome rewards! You could download the film at a reduced price, and get to build and fly a plane of […]
Continue reading4-H Program: Assembling planes a fun activity that also teaches patience
By Kristy Deer Staff Writer Greenfield Daily Reporter Assembling planes a fun activity that also teaches patience CHARLOTTESVILLE — Officials with the Hancock County 4-H program are always looking for fun ways to get kids interested and keep them involved in 4-H activities. Last year, organizers started a new program […]
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8 AMA Chartered clubs at Indy Air Show
Make plans to join us for the Capitol City Ford Indianapolis Air Show featuring the USAF Thunderbirds, June 23 & 24, 2012. Media/Practice Day June 22. The air show is located at Indianapolis Regional Airport (formerly Mt Comfort Airport) 8 AMA Chartered clubs will be displaying and flying an assortment of Model Aircraft. Model […]
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Kids Night Out At Applebees and the AMA
AMA hosted a flying demo event at the Muncie Indiana Applebee’s June 14, 2012 from 5-7 pm: Kids Night Out At Applebee’s; Dan Landis was doing a flying demonstration in the parking lot and Matt Chapman held meet and greet and signed autographs. AMA will also had the flight simulator […]
Continue readingThe growing world of first person view model aviation
From Dave Mathewson’s Upcoming Model Aviation Column First person view (FPV) flight involves flying a radio-controlled aircraft while viewing the flight through a set of goggles or with a monitor that simulates the pilot’s view as if he or she were sitting in the cockpit. It’s hard to describe FPV […]
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