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AMA Member Teaches using Model Aviation

At Sibley-Ocheyedan Jr. High in Sibley, Iowa, students had the chance to learn while having fun from Dave Herbert, a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Dave came in and spoke to two classes and discussed over 12 machines. He also did a FPV Demo for one of the classes that came into to hear from him. The students were thoroughly impressed by Herbert's presentation and remained intrigued with his discussion. He finished his presentation by allowing the students to come up to his table and see all machines that he had brought to show the class. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSfpfXMg8Us&feature=youtu.be[/embed] The AMA Foundation would like to thank Dave Herbert for introducing students to the model aviation hobby and teaching them how to get involved. Allowing students to see what potential they have in the hobby is what makes the work of the AMA possible.

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AMA Foundation for the Future Jet Rally

Jet Rally held in conjunction with annual “Fly Iowa” event hosted by the city of Ottumwa, IA. Rally will be held at the Ottumwa Regional Airport on a 100’ x 3500’ run-way, closed to full-scale aircraft for the weekend.

Check out the Event Page for all the details!

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In Memory of Richard Swenson

Richard Swenson was born on February 24,1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sadly, Richard passed away in 2015. He will be remembered by his passion for aviation. Richard attended Purdue University studying aeronautical engineering where he fueled his love and passion by designing, building and flying model airplanes. Soon after college he joined the US Air Force and then moved to Texas where he founded his own company, SwenAir. In 1967, Richard returned to his hometown Milwaukee where he was a full time employee at Milsco Manufacturing Company. In this position he lead the engineering and design group. Richard is remembered by his friends and family for all of his cool gadgets he had in his airplanes and the tours he took them on. Not only was he a loved family member and friend, he was loved by the Academy of Model Aeronautics. The Academy would like to thank Richard and his family for his beyond generous donation of $202,423.04 toward the International Aeromodeling Center Fund.The gift will benefit our programs and the future of the hobby. His contribution to the aviation community will always be remembered and will be missed by all.

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Kevin Conners wins AMA Foundation Sweepstakes

Congratulations to Kevin Conners of Westbrook, CT, the 2016 winner of the AMA Foundation for the Future Sweepstakes. Kevin and his brother-in-law flew to California for the ride and to attend AMA Expo. Kevin was really excited to win. He had been checking modelaircraft.org to see if a winner had been selected. “When I called you and was told I had been selected, I was surprised, and excited, and felt very fortunate to be the winner. The ride in the P-51 will be remembered and treasured forever!” Kevin said. Dr. Kendall Wagner has agreed to donate another ride in 2017.

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Kentucky Float Flyers granted five years for access to land in their community

The Kentucky Float Flyers has been awarded with a $75 Club Recognition and Reward Grant by the AMA for their float-fly charity event held on Memorial Day. The Kentucky Float Flyers are a unique club to aviation hobbyist, they flow over water. While the club was waiting to board approval to receive access to this land to use for their club, they put in all their efforts to host a charity for the community. They chose to donate to several charities including, Winchester Youth Soccer League, the Clark County Animal Shelter and the Nursing Home Ombudsman Association. The club was able to raise hundreds of dollars for each charity. For their commitment to the community, the club was granted another five years to access to the land. The AMA Foundation thanks organizations, like the Kentucky Float Flyers, for truly making a difference in our communities.