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Coachella Valley RC Gold Leader Club hosts fly-in for Wounded Warriors and Rebuilding American Warriors

Coachella Valley Radio Control Club enjoyed their weekend hosting an annual War Birds Fun Fly benefiting Wounded Warrior Project and Rebuilding American Warriors. The event had more than 30 pilots flying model military airplanes from World War I and II. Coachella Valley Radio Control Club has...

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Get to know scholarship recipients Connor Barnes and Tyler McCormack

High school graduates Connor Barnes and Tyler McCormack might have different career goals in mind, but the one thing they have in common is that they’re passionate about aeromodeling. [caption id="attachment_3361" align="alignright" width="300"] Tyler McCormack (left) and Connor Barnes (right)[/...

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Bob Underwood instrumental in scholarship program's success

If it weren’t for Bob Underwood’s hard work and dedication—and the help of other members of the AMA Scholarship Committee—AMA might not be celebrating awarding a total of $1 million in scholarships. Bob, a chairman and member of the AMA Scholarship Committee for approximately 35 years, was...

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Beresford Area Radio Flyers donate to swimming pool funds

The Beresford Area Radio Flyers Club has been awarded a $75 Club Recognition and Reward Grant by the AMA for their generous donation to Mayor Jim Fedderson for the swimming pool project. The club was mentioned in the Beresford Republic newspaper honoring them and their dedication to aviation. The...

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Sonoran Desert Flyers Makes an Impact on Members

The Sonoran Desert Flyers pilots do their best to provide great experiences to those who are interested in learning more about model flying. Over the years the members have impacted hundred of people, including new pilot Ryan. Ryan, 40- years old, has Cerebral Palsy, a disability that causes muscle...

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Sarasota Warbirds Awarded with Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Academy of Model Aeronautics has recently awarded the Sarasota RC Squadron with a $175 Club Recognition and Reward Grant. The Warbirds were featured in Suncoast News Network for their Feel Good Friday Feature. The Sarasota RC Squadron hosted a fly-in benefiting the Sheriff’s Associations. The...

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Ready Made RC to host FPV Fest, June 16-18, 2017 at AMA Headquarters

Save the date for FPV Fly-In event on Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18, hosted by Ready Made RC. The fly-in will be held at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana. Proceeds from the event will generously donated to the AMA Foundation. Visit the event page on Facebook to learn...

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River City Radio Control Club Club Recognition Reward and Grant

The Academy of Model Aeronautics has awarded the River City Radio Control Club with $175 with a Club Recognition and Reward Grant. The 25 member RC club was featured in a Vicksburg Living Magazine article. The article featured the River City Radio Control Club member Sam Pitchford, an aviation...

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Gateway RC Club Comes Together for USMC Toys for Tots Fundrasier

Gateway RC Club held its annual fundraiser for USMC Toys for Tots in Jacksonville Florida. Despite the destruction of shelter from Hurricane Matthew, the event was able to donate $682.93, toys and 24 bicycles. The event came together with more than 30 flyers. Guests entry fee was an unwrapped toy...

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Hampton Roads Radio Control Club Raises $15,000 for Toys for Tots

On Saturday, Nov. 5, Hampton Roads Radio Control Club hosted their 10th Annual Fun Fly Event benefiting Suffolk’s Toys for Tots Program . With more than 45 registered radio-control pilots, the event was able to raise more than $15,000 and collect thousands of toys for Toys for Tots program in the...

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Foundation News

Coachella Valley RC Gold Leader Club hosts fly-in for Wounded Warriors and Rebuilding American Warriors

Get to know scholarship recipients Connor Barnes and Tyler McCormack

Bob Underwood instrumental in scholarship program's success

Beresford Area Radio Flyers donate to swimming pool funds

Sonoran Desert Flyers Makes an Impact on Members

Sarasota Warbirds Awarded with Club Recognition and Reward Grant

Ready Made RC to host FPV Fest, June 16-18, 2017 at AMA Headquarters

River City Radio Control Club Club Recognition Reward and Grant

Gateway RC Club Comes Together for USMC Toys for Tots Fundrasier

Hampton Roads Radio Control Club Raises $15,000 for Toys for Tots

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