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Willy Nillies Sponsors Second Round of 2026 Club Training Day Starter Kits

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The second round of 2026 Club Training Day Starter Kits is sponsored by Willy Nillies, a company owned by Doug and Becky Hart. In early August, Doug and Becky traveled to AMA Headquarters in Muncie, Indiana, to deliver all 77 kits for distribution.

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AMA Foundation Attends Local 2026 Fire Up DWNTWN Event

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On August 1, 2026, AMA Foundation staff attended the local Fire Up DWNTWN event in Muncie, Indiana.

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Celebrate National Make-A-Will Month

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Fly into your future with a free estate planning resource during National Make-A-Will Month.

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AMA Club Hosts Remembering Vets Event

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On July 18, 2026, the Midwest Sundowners R/C Club hosted a Remembering Vets event. Club Vice President Lance Schubert provided a write-up about the event.

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Remembering Rusty Kennedy

The AMA Foundation is saddened to share that AMA Foundation Board Member Rusty Kennedy passed away July 11, 2026.

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AMA Foundation Attends Aviation Community Day 2026

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On July 11, 2026, AMA Foundation Executive Director Steve Haston attended Aviation Community Day in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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AMA Foundation Attends Local Three Trails Concert Series

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On July 11, 2026, AMA Foundation staff attended the first event in the local Muncie Three Trails Concert Series, working to expose community members to AMA and the joy that our hobby brings.

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The 2026 AMA National Fun Fly

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Attendees of the 2026 AMA National Fun Fly helped raise $1,839 for the future of our hobby.

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Scouting Event Held at the IAC

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For the second year in a row, AMA and the AMA Foundation welcomed Scouts and their families to the International Aeromodeling Center for a day of discovery, excitement, and flight.

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New Awning Installed as Part of IAC Improvement Project

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As the IAC Improvement Project is underway, project legs continue to be completed. Most recently, a brand-new awning has been installed over the National Model Aviation Museum's entrance.

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Foundation News

Willy Nillies Sponsors Second Round of 2026 Club Training Day Starter Kits

AMA Foundation Attends Local 2026 Fire Up DWNTWN Event

Celebrate National Make-A-Will Month

AMA Club Hosts Remembering Vets Event

Remembering Rusty Kennedy

AMA Foundation Attends Aviation Community Day 2026

AMA Foundation Attends Local Three Trails Concert Series

The 2026 AMA National Fun Fly

Scouting Event Held at the IAC

New Awning Installed as Part of IAC Improvement Project

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