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AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes 2018 Winner Selected

Congratulations to Mike Rowe (Lancaster, PA), winner of this year’s AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes. Mike has won a ride in a P-51 Mustang during AMA Expo West in Pomona, CA.

Mike is excited about this opportunity. "This is awesome," he said. "I'm very excited! Since I was a boy, I've imagined how cool it would be to fly in a P-51 or a Corsair. Thanks AMA!"

Mike started building drones about six years ago as something to keep him busy during the winter. About two years ago, he got into airplanes. He enjoys building them and he is gradually getting better at flying. He recently...

 

Congratulations to Mike Rowe (Lancaster, PA), winner of this year’s AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes. Mike has won a ride in a P-51 Mustang during AMA Expo West in Pomona, CA.

Mike is excited about this opportunity. "This is awesome," he said. "I'm very excited! Since I was a boy, I've imagined how cool it would be to fly in a P-51 or a Corsair. Thanks AMA!"

Mike started building drones about six years ago as something to keep him busy during the winter. About two years ago, he got into airplanes. He enjoys building them and he is gradually getting better at flying. He recently renewed his membership with AMA for his second year. As he started out with drones, his main focus is on RC airplanes right now.

Mike is a Property Manager for his family business of Mobile Home Parks and Self Storage. Even though the hobby doesn't directly impact his job, he occasionally looks for an excuse to get out of work and go flying.

Again, congratulations to Mike!

September Flying For Good Featured Club

The Flying For Good featured August submission is the Holly Springs Skyhawks Radio Control Group, located in Holly Springs, NC. On Sept. 1, the club hosted their annual Wings Over Springs event. The event was an electric fly in and swap meet. The event was held at Jefferson L.

 

The Flying For Good featured August submission is the Holly Springs Skyhawks Radio Control Group, located in Holly Springs, NC. On Sept. 1, the club hosted their annual Wings Over Springs event. The event was an electric fly in and swap meet. The event was held at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs, NC. The public was welcome for this free event. The club accepted donations and raised $500 for Meg's Smile Foundation. The Meg's Smile Foundation mission is to bring smiles to the faces of these children and their families while they are going through what can be a very long and emotional journey. The AMA would like to thank the Holly Springs Skyhawks Radio Control Group for hosting an event to give back to charity. The AMA wants to know how your club has given back to charity. To learn more about the Flying For Good Program, click here.

August Flying for Good Featured Club

The Flying For Good featured August submission is the Tri-City Flyers, located in Kingsbury, Texas. The club hosted their annual National Model Aviation Day on Aug, 11 at their flying field. This event is a charity event where the club raises money for Boysville. Boysville is a non-profit 501c (3) established in San Antonio Texas in 1943.

 

The Flying For Good featured August submission is the Tri-City Flyers, located in Kingsbury, Texas. The club hosted their annual National Model Aviation Day on Aug, 11 at their flying field. This event is a charity event where the club raises money for Boysville. Boysville is a non-profit 501c (3) established in San Antonio Texas in 1943. Boysville provides a safe family enviornment for children in need. The event had 17 registered pilots and many people came out for the event. The Civil Air Patrol out of San Marcos Texas also brought some of their cadets. Club member Jim Rice gave them an in depth presentation and flight demonstrations. The Civil Air Patrol personnel and the cadets also had a chance to tour the Pioneer Flight Museum. Overall, the club raised $600 through pilot fees and food donations for Boysville. The AMA would like to thank the Tri-City Flyers for hosting an event to give back to the community. The AMA wants to know how your club has given back to charity. To learn more about the Flying For Good Program, click here.

Binghamton Aeros Receive Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Binghamton Aeros Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Binghamton, NY. On Aug. 10-12, the club hosted their 33rd Annual Festival of Giants R/C Airshow at the Chenango Bridge Airport. The event was open to all giant scale aircraft. The club also had flight simulators and vendors at the event. The event proceeds went to support the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW). The event was free to the public but a cash or non-perishable food item donation was requested.

 

The Binghamton Aeros Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Binghamton, NY. On Aug. 10-12, the club hosted their 33rd Annual Festival of Giants R/C Airshow at the Chenango Bridge Airport. The event was open to all giant scale aircraft. The club also had flight simulators and vendors at the event. The event proceeds went to support the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW). The event was free to the public but a cash or non-perishable food item donation was requested. The AMA Foundation would like to thank the Binghamton Aeros Club for hosting this event for so many years and for supporting local charities. The AMA Club Recognition and Reward Program was established to encourage clubs to promote model aviation. The AMA offers clubs cash incentives for positive local media coverage for a public event, public service, club announcement, or other coverage. Click here to learn more about this program.

Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward grant for $175. The club is located in Idaho Falls, ID. Each year, the club hosts a paintball shoot and an open house at the Desert Eagles flying field. This year on June 23, the public was invited and they were able to purchase 10 paintball shots for $2. The goal is to hit a flying model aircraft with a paintball. There were also demonstration flights, a display of RC planes, a raffle for a $250 gift card to Hobby Town USA and instruction for first-time RC Flyers.

 

The Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward grant for $175. The club is located in Idaho Falls, ID. Each year, the club hosts a paintball shoot and an open house at the Desert Eagles flying field. This year on June 23, the public was invited and they were able to purchase 10 paintball shots for $2. The goal is to hit a flying model aircraft with a paintball. There were also demonstration flights, a display of RC planes, a raffle for a $250 gift card to Hobby Town USA and instruction for first-time RC Flyers. Proceeds from the event benefit the Idaho Foodbank. The AMA Foundation would like to thank the Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club for hosting a fun event and donating the proceeds to the Idaho Foodbank! The AMA Club Recognition and Reward Program was established to encourage clubs to promote model aviation. The AMA offers clubs cash incentives for positive local media coverage for a public event, public service, club announcement, or other coverage. Click here to learn more about this program.

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