Masonic Home Flying Club

The AMA would like to congratulate the Masonic Home Flying Club for being awarded with a Flying Site Development Improvement Grant worth $1,011.75. The Masonic Home Flying Club is located in Union City, CA. The club has been an AMA Chartered Club since November 5, 2014. The Masonic Home Flying Club is a group of eight retired seniors passionate about model flying. They have started a community outreach program and are currently reach out to local schools and various youth groups. The club is a brand new club and is currently looking to increase membership with individuals who are interested in the hobby of model aviation. To accomplish this, the club offers to buy the youths’ trainer plane and accessories and teach them how to fly. The club wanted to improve their site by fixing the old runway. The old runway was unpaved and located on a hill. The home administration paid for the work and the money from this grant will go towards repaying them. The total cost of the project was $10,117.53.

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