This year, the AMA Foundation hosted the Fly More, Mow Less Sweepstakes from April 14 through October 20. This sweepstakes was open to both AMA members and AMA clubs, and it was the perfect opportunity for our hobbyists to win big and make a difference in the world of model aviation. By participating, our members not only had the opportunity to take home the grand prize—a cutting-edge Lymow One Robotic Lawnmower—but they also directly impacted our ability to fund essential grants and projects that keep our aeromodeling community flying high.
All funds raised through members purchasing sweepstakes entries have been put toward the AMA Foundation's Club Support Fund. This fund allows us to provide aid to AMA clubs across the country in a variety of ways, including disaster relief, flying site improvements, and introducing the public to the hobby, helping to prepare the way for the next generation of aviators and innovators.
The AMA Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Fly More, Mow Less Sweepstakes' fundraising goal was immensely surpassed due to the overwhelming support and generosity of our members and donors. Whether our members purchased entries or shared the sweepstakes' information with family and friends, their support was the driving force behind the Fly More, Mow Less Sweepstakes' success. Thanks to this great show of support, 448 different donors purchased 19,480 entries. These purchased entries totaled $15,145—189% of our $8,000 fundraising goal—all of which is being placed right back into our community of hobbyists through the previously mentioned club support grants and programs.
We're thrilled to announce that the winners of this year's Fly More, Mow Less Sweepstakes were drawn on October 25, 2025, at the quarterly AMA Executive Council Meeting. The following individuals are this year's lucky winners:
GRAND PRIZE—Lymow One Robotic Lawnmower: Kevin Day
US Fabrics Geotextile Runway: Anonymous
Gold Watch: Penny Suttle
AJ Aircraft 73-inch Raven V2: Robert Shepard
FrSky ETHOS Twin X14S Radio System with Battery: Pat Kenworthy
Du-Bro Hardware Assortment Kit + Warbird Pilots Jet RC Pilot Figure: Mark Rabito
E-flite 4-Site 3D Biplane: James Sweeney
Du-Bro Kwik Sand Hand Sanders + Du-Bro Prop Balancer + Horizon Hobby G2 LiPo Batteries: Donald Cole
Congratulations to the Fly More, Mow Less Sweepstakes winners! The AMA Foundation extends thanks to everyone who supported this sweepstakes and purchased entries. We're looking forward to strengthening our support of AMA clubs with these funds, and it's all thanks to you—our dedicated donors and supporters.
