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NMPRA donates $6,300 to Cliff and Nancy Telford Scholarship Fund

The AMA Foundation would like to thank the members of the National Miniature Pylon Racing Association (NMPRA) for their continued support. The NMPRA sold 300 tickets for a raffle and raised $6,300 to donate to the Cliff and Nancy Telford Scholarship Fund. Each year AMA awards this specialized scholarship to the applicant who shows dedication to the hobby through participation in competition activity.

 

The AMA Foundation would like to thank the members of the National Miniature Pylon Racing Association (NMPRA) for their continued support. The NMPRA sold 300 tickets for a raffle and raised $6,300 to donate to the Cliff and Nancy Telford Scholarship Fund. Each year AMA awards this specialized scholarship to the applicant who shows dedication to the hobby through participation in competition activity. Dillon Graves was the 2017 recipient of the Clifford and Nancy Telford Scholarship. Dillon has accumulated many honors in the past six years including: Two time Junior National Champion F3J and unlimited Thermal Duration in 2011 and 2013, National Champion Open Class F3J Thermal Soaring 2013, Overall Florida Soaring Society Champion as an Expert in Unlimited 3rd 2012 and 1st in 2013 and Master in 2015, and first Sportsman Gator F3B World Cup 2013. Dillon currently attends the University of Central Florida.  Thank you to the following for their contributions for the raffle and direct donations for the raffle:

  • Mario Salazar
  • Mike Helsel
  • Lloyd Burnham
  • Randy Etken
  • Dennis O'Brien
  • JR Americas  
  • APP Advanced Pylon Products
  • Mike Helsel
  • Robert Holik
  • Aero Racing Engines
  • CMAD Racing
  • Jett Engineering, Inc.

AMA would like to thank Tom Scott and the leaders of NMPRA for the continued support. Your work has helped many with their college expenses and helped AMA award more than $1 million in scholarships. To learn more about this year’s scholarship recipients visit:  /amafoundation/dillon-graves/

Southern Indiana Flying Eagles Club Receive Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Southern Indiana Flying Eagles club recently received an AMA club recognition and reward grant for $75. The club is located in Seymour, IN. The club hosted one of model aviation world’s biggest national events at the Indiana Flying Eagles field. The club hoped to have as many as 60 pilots but due to the hurricanes there was a lower turnout. Even though the club had a smaller turnout than they thought they would, the event was very manageable. Pilots come from all over the country to the championships. The pilots involved qualify by doing well at regional competitions.

 

The Southern Indiana Flying Eagles club recently received an AMA club recognition and reward grant for $75. The club is located in Seymour, IN. The club hosted one of model aviation world’s biggest national events at the Indiana Flying Eagles field. The club hoped to have as many as 60 pilots but due to the hurricanes there was a lower turnout. Even though the club had a smaller turnout than they thought they would, the event was very manageable. Pilots come from all over the country to the championships. The pilots involved qualify by doing well at regional competitions. This event is said to be “the Olympics of the RC plane world”. There is no prize money but the winner does get bragging rights. There were two parts of judging for this event. The first part included static judging to determine how accurate the model is compared to the real plane. There were models of World War I, World War II, aerobatic planes, home built and recreational planes at the event. The contestants provided the judges with documentation on the plane including blueprints, pictures, drawings, and history. The second part of judging was about flying the planes. The contestants had five required maneuvers and five optional maneuvers to complete. The clubs field is one of several in the running to be one of four permanent homes for the Scale Master Championships. The event will be rotated among the sites, which are located in different sections of the country. The AMA would like to congratulate the Southern Indiana Flying Eagles Club for hosting such a big event at their field. 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.

Walk of Fame bricks 10% off in November

The AMA Foundation is offering all Walk of Fame bricks at a 10% off discount in November in honor of Veteran's Day. Purchasing a brick in the Walk of Fame is a great way to support the AMA while showing your dedication to aeromodeling. It is also a great way to honor a friend in the hobby.

 

The AMA Foundation is offering all Walk of Fame bricks at a 10% off discount in November in honor of Veteran's Day. Purchasing a brick in the Walk of Fame is a great way to support the AMA while showing your dedication to aeromodeling. It is also a great way to honor a friend in the hobby. You can purchase a brick online here, or you can email or call Chrystal Pearson at (765) 287-1256, ext. 278. To learn more about this program on our Walk of Fame page. walk of fame bricks

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The York County Flyers Will Host Annual Event for Hospice

The York County Flyers will host their annual Fallen Eagle Memorial Fly-in benefit for Hospice and Community Care on Saturday, October 28 starting at 9 a.m in York, SC. The club has been hosting this event since 1997. The York County Flyers pays all expenses of the event and returns 100 percent of the proceeds to Hospice & Community Care. Hospice and Community Care was founded in 1985. The nonprofit provides services to patients in their homes, care facilities, and the Wayne T. Patrick House. Hospice has a mission to give comfort, compassion and hope to the community when needed most.

 

The York County Flyers will host their annual Fallen Eagle Memorial Fly-in benefit for Hospice and Community Care on Saturday, October 28 starting at 9 a.m in York, SC. The club has been hosting this event since 1997. The York County Flyers pays all expenses of the event and returns 100 percent of the proceeds to Hospice & Community Care. Hospice and Community Care was founded in 1985. The nonprofit provides services to patients in their homes, care facilities, and the Wayne T. Patrick House. Hospice has a mission to give comfort, compassion and hope to the community when needed most. To date, the York County Flyers have raised over $12,000 for Hospice. There will be a $10 pilots landing fee. In order to fly, the pilot must be an AMA member. Also, there will be raffle tickets available for $5. At the event, there will be a make and take glider contest for kids, two simulators, a drone ride along, buddy box instructions and a demolition combat. There will also be a lunch BBQ available. The club also has a donate page for those who cannot make it to the event. For the donate page, click here. To learn more about the York County Flyers, click here. The AMA would like to thank the York County Flyers for hosting their annual event and donating all the proceeds to Hospice.

AMA Foundation kicks off year-end campaign

  Our team kicked off its year-end campaign last week with the launch of the AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is open to anyone older than 18 living in the US. One of our supporters, Dr.

 

  Our team kicked off its year-end campaign last week with the launch of the AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is open to anyone older than 18 living in the US. One of our supporters, Dr. Kendall Wagner of California, graciously donated a ride in his P-51 Mustang to help the AMA Foundation raise money for the many programs it supports. Enter one time per week for your greatest chance to win through December 8, 2017. We are also planning another Facebook Live event on #GivingTuesday, November 28, 2017. Visit the AMA Facebook page throughout the day. This year our theme is “there will be pies in the sky.” Several AMA employees have agreed to share what their “slice of the pie” is at AMA and how they contribute to the work. They have also agreed to take a pie in the face if our goals are met. Click here to learn more! As always, you can support the AMA Foundation by shopping on AmazonSmile. When you are starting your holiday shopping this year, shop with AmazonSmile, select the AMA Foundation as your charity, and Amazon contributes a portion back to us. Bricks in the AMA Walk of Fame will be 10% off throughout the entire month of November. AMA bricks are often purchased as gifts, in memory of loved ones, to celebrate an achievement, or just to support our great cause. Remember, donate to the AMA Foundation by December 31, 2017, to ensure that your contribution counts for 2017.

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