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The 2025 Nats Brick Sale

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Purchase a discounted brick in the AMA Walk of Fame from July 1 through August 31 in honor of the 2025 AMA Nats!

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The Remotely Piloted Glider Technology Challenge

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Provided by AMA member Dennis Brackett, this story details the adventures of an aeromodeling feat accomplished by Bishop Union High School students in Eastern California, a supportive AMA club, and a generous model aviation community.

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Local Scouts Visit the IAC

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On June 28, the AMA Foundation welcomed Scouts from the White River Scouting District to the IAC.

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AMA District II Club Utilizes Club Training Day Starter Kit

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AMA District II ’s Corning Tri-Rivers R/C Modeleers utilized a Club Training Day Starter Kit during their annual fun fly.

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The AMA Foundation Attends the 2025 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show

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On June 21-22, the AMA Foundation team traveled to Ohio to attend the 2025 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show.

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The AMA Foundation Assists with IAC Runway Repairs

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Due to generous donations from donors, the AMA Foundation was able to assist with funding runway repairs at the IAC.

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AMA Clubs Awarded Club Training Day Starter Kits

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The AMA Foundation is thrilled to announce the 55 AMA Introductory Pilot Program clubs that will be receiving Club Training Day Starter Kits.

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AMA TAG Grant Soars Over Northwest Georgia

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Jeff Holland tells the story of Georgia’s Bartow County Model Aviation Club, a club that received a $1,000 TAG grant in May 2024.

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The AMA Foundation Visits Millersburg, Indiana

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On May 24, 2025, Executive Director Steve Haston and Communications Specialist Clarissa Poston traveled to Millersburg, Indiana, to visit the Millersburg RC Modelers and a nearby Amish community.

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Take off And Grow Grants Awarded

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The recipients of the 2025 Take off And Grow (TAG) Grants have been selected. A total of 40 clubs were collectively awarded $33,000.

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Foundation News

The 2025 Nats Brick Sale

The Remotely Piloted Glider Technology Challenge

Local Scouts Visit the IAC

AMA District II Club Utilizes Club Training Day Starter Kit

The AMA Foundation Attends the 2025 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show

The AMA Foundation Assists with IAC Runway Repairs

AMA Clubs Awarded Club Training Day Starter Kits

AMA TAG Grant Soars Over Northwest Georgia

The AMA Foundation Visits Millersburg, Indiana

Take off And Grow Grants Awarded

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