The Academy of Model Aeronautics has awarded a $75 Club Recognition and Reward Grant to the Wolverine Skyhawks of Cedar Springs, Michigan.
The club was featured in The Grand Rapids Press on January 10, 2016. The story, titled “Model aircraft club keeps flying high during the winter,” explains how the Wolverine Skyhawks are able to fly during the winter months. On inclement days, club members take to indoor flight at a sports center. The venue charges a daily fee to use the facility’s indoor soccer fields. Skyhawk club president, Eric Pipenger, says members are happy to “keep their hands on the stick.”
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Wolverine Skyhawks club president, Eric Pipenger[/caption]
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Robert Shaffer, of Grand Rapids, makes a few adjustments before flying his plane.[/caption]
The piece goes on to explore various aspects of model flight and why Wolverine Skyhawk members have stuck with the hobby for years. A notable part of the article is Robert Shaffer of Grand Rapids. He’s new to the hobby and joined other model flight enthusiasts at the young age of 90.
You can find the full story from The Grand Rapids Press here.
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.
