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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Casey McKay Fun Fly – Planes take to the skies!
NCSA 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) […]
Election Coming Soon
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 […]
The 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 […]