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Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday is #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. We hope you’ll join thousands across the nation in giving to organizations that matter to you. Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. Created by 92nd Street Y —a cultural...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TNRJvCgyiM As a supporter of the AMA Foundation we know you are interested in the latest information about the model aviation world. If you haven’t subscribed to AMA’s new video webcast, AMA Air , we encourage you to do so ASAP to make sure you do not miss a single...

On October 10, 2015 the Bolivar Sport Flyers held a fundraiser to help the family of Adam Quennoz, club president and founding member. Several surrounding clubs joined the Missouri-based flyers at the event raising a total of $2,500.

Flying Site Assistance Case-Study Vern Mall of Washington, Illinois, shares a flying site story. “My name is Vern Mall and I am the president of the Washington R/C Flyers, Inc. (WR/CF) in District VI in Washington, Illinois. Our current membership is 46 pilots. We were formerly named Summit Valley...

The Texas Wings Flying Club has some new starting stands, thanks to the efforts of several hard-working club members! Great job guys! If you are in the area this flying season, go by and visit! Two new start stands at the field ready to be used. Thanks again Bob, Lance and Elton! Established in...

NDRCC Eagle Field Threat Hello Tony As promised, here’s the latest on our Club’s effort to deal with the threat of having a three tier power line installed just north of our flying site, Eagle Field. Last January, the Texas Public Utility Commission at their monthly Commissioner’s, surprised all...

This past Thursday the Board of Okeechobee County Commissioners granted us permission to use a portion of the County Fairgrounds as an RC Park on a trial basis for 6 months. This has been a 3 year process and late last year a car club started up in town and we partnered with them. The field is open...

The Academy of Model Aeronautics has been named as the 4th place award winner by the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation for a Pilot's Choice Award Grant. The AMA is one of eight charities that will receive funds for aviation-related pursuits.