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California Dream Flight Sweepstakes Winners Chosen

We're happy to announce the winner of the California Dream Flight Sweepstakes. Christopher Mayer, of Owatonna, MN, was randomly chosen from entries submitted by approximately 5,000 people. The California Dream Flight sweepstakes challenged entrants to make a voluntary donation to the AMA Foundation...

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Family of Don Tichenor donates 50+ model airplane kits

Don Tichenor has been gone for some time, but his passion and love for the hobby continues to fuel AMA’s future. Don was an accomplished professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering at Tri-State College (now Trine University) in Angola, IN from 1959 to 1993. He met his wife, Dolores, at Tri-...

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It’s #GivingTuesday – Donate to the AMA Foundation today

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...

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Johnson City Radio Controllers Awarded with a Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Academy of Model Aeronautics has awarded a $50 Club Recognition and Reward Grant to the Johnson City Radio Controllers of Tennessee. The club attracted the attention of a Northeast Tennessee magazine, Out-N-About in September 2015. Club members Rich Koenig and Mike Starnes were featured in the...

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Friends Honor Distinguished AMA Member Rich Lopez With Memorial Brick

Richard “Rich” Lopez was born on April 7, 1948 and grew up in San Francisco. As a young child, he built plastic static models of planes and cars. At age 12, he flew ½ A control line models in the street in front of his house. He joined a local hobby shop flying club and competed in combat, stunt,...

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Watch AMA's New Webcast, AMA Air

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...

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AMA District VIII held RC Fun Fly, Wings Over Windsong

On Saturday, November 7, AMA District VIII hosted Wings Over Windsong, a fun fly RC event at Windsong Ranch in Prosper, Texas. It was an exciting day of flight attended by close to 800 people. Along with AMA District VIII VP, Mark Johnston, attendees watched Quique Somenzini , F3A World Champion,...

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Bolivar Sport Flyers Rally Around One Of Their Own

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.

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Donation Made in Memory of Azarr

The Springfield Model Airplane Club has donated $310.00 to the AMA Foundation in honor of its long-time friend and member. The SMAC wants to help further Azarr’s support of the Foundation’s goals and programs which were of importance to him.

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Southwest Area Park Modelers Awarded with a Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Academy of Model Aeronautics has awarded a $175 Club Recognition and Reward Grant to the Southwest Area Park Modelers. The club secured local media coverage of their event “The Charm City Fly-in.” Club members, Dr. Stan Blum, Bryan Green and Arthur Vail, were profiled in a Sept. 23, 2015...

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Foundation News

California Dream Flight Sweepstakes Winners Chosen

Family of Don Tichenor donates 50+ model airplane kits

It’s #GivingTuesday – Donate to the AMA Foundation today

Johnson City Radio Controllers Awarded with a Club Recognition and Reward Grant

Friends Honor Distinguished AMA Member Rich Lopez With Memorial Brick

Watch AMA's New Webcast, AMA Air

AMA District VIII held RC Fun Fly, Wings Over Windsong

Bolivar Sport Flyers Rally Around One Of Their Own

Donation Made in Memory of Azarr

Southwest Area Park Modelers Awarded with a Club Recognition and Reward Grant

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