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A Year in Review: Casa Grande RC Flyers

The Casa Grande RC Flyers made many changes to their flying field in 2018. Membership has increased which has allowed the club to make improvements to their field. Some of the changes to the airfield included:

 

The Casa Grande RC Flyers made many changes to their flying field in 2018. Membership has increased which has allowed the club to make improvements to their field. Some of the changes to the airfield included:

  • A new remote weather station installed in January that allows members to see real-time weather conditions
  • Two stainless steel sun shades over pilot tables
  • A large steel storage unit
  • Approval of an increase to the weight limit for aircraft used at the field from 10 to 20 pounds
  • A new runway, a donation by the former Palm Creek flying club
  • Addition of 120-volt AC power
  • Increased charitable events including weekly "combat" airplane dogfights on Thursday mornings and a new "Fly in For Hospice"
  • Over the last six years, the club has been able to donate money to charities such as the Casa Grande Food Bank, the Wounded Warrior Project, and the Valley Humane Society

The Casa Grande RC Flyers is an Arizona nonprofit corporation chartered and their goal is to promote interest in model aviation and give back to the Casa Grande community. The year 2018 was good to the Casa Grande RC Flyers so let the growth continue in 2019.

Casa Grande RC Flyers Celebrate National Model Aviation Day

The Casa Grande RC Flyers held their annual National Model Aviation Day event on Dec. 8. The event was held at the clubs airfield in Casa Grande.

 

The Casa Grande RC Flyers held their annual National Model Aviation Day event on Dec. 8. The event was held at the clubs airfield in Casa Grande. More than 150 people attended the event and the event was free to the public. The club's new food service, Twisted Entree from Casa Grande, served meals from their menu. Tools and supplies to make the event more space were donated by Home Depot, Lowes and Norris RV and all of Casa Grande. The event benefited the Casa Grande Food Bank and the club members collected cash and food items. The clubs vice president, Ron St. Pierre, offered free first-person-view airplane rides to guests. The club's next major fundraising event, Fly In For Hospice, is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 12.

Charles Sylvia Collection on the road with RC Resale to AMA Expo East

The AMA Foundation will have the donated Charles Sylvia collection at the swap shop at AMA Expo East. AMA Expo East will be held Friday, Feb. 22 - 24 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ. For more information on Expo East, click here. If you would like to make an early bid on an item, please contact Mandee Mikulski at mandeem@modelaircraft.org. We hope to see you there! All sales through RC Resale benefit the AMA Foundation and the programs it supports.

 

The AMA Foundation will have the donated Charles Sylvia collection at the swap shop at AMA Expo East. AMA Expo East will be held Friday, Feb. 22 - 24 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ. For more information on Expo East, click here. If you would like to make an early bid on an item, please contact Mandee Mikulski at mandeem@modelaircraft.org. We hope to see you there! All sales through RC Resale benefit the AMA Foundation and the programs it supports. T-45C EDF JET SNJ-5 Foam HABU EDF Viper EDF F4U Corsair F7F Tigercat twin ECM Cessna 337 twin ECM Not photographed: Zero Foam Bf-109 Foam MJ-61 Foam F4F Wildcat Mosquito Fighter Twin Foam Focke Wulf F-190 Foam P-38 Twin Flightline Foam Dauntless SBD Dive-Bomber Foam Spitfire Foam P-40 Warhawk Foam AD-1 foam ZLIN Westland Whirlwind Twin Scratch Built PT-17 Biplane Panther EDF Jet 120mm ME-262 EDF Twin Foam P-47 Park Zone in Box Foam SR-10 Park Zone in Box Form Pulse 25 e p-38 Twin FMS Foam KAOS 40 Stinson Voyager SR-9 MIG EDF Foam Swift Drone 4 bl w/GPS Spektrum DX-7 TX Vision Aire Wing Set and Tubes Corsair Wing Set Sport Cub w/ Floats Thunder Power 820CD Charger Spektrum DX-7 TX P-40 Glass Composite Hanger 9

AMA Youth Member One of 25 in Nation Chosen for Back to Space Program

AMA youth member, Trey Hackman,  was selected as one of the 25 student ambassadors for the Back to Space program. Hackman is from Brownstown, Ind. The student ambassador competition was open to U.S. citizens enrolled in grades 8 through 12 and included students from all over the country. The Back to Space program allows student ambassadors to meet astronauts and discuss how to bring STEM into popular culture. Back to Space LLC was founded by Danielle Roosa, the granddaughter of Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa.

 

AMA youth member, Trey Hackman,  was selected as one of the 25 student ambassadors for the Back to Space program. Hackman is from Brownstown, Ind. The student ambassador competition was open to U.S. citizens enrolled in grades 8 through 12 and included students from all over the country. The Back to Space program allows student ambassadors to meet astronauts and discuss how to bring STEM into popular culture. Back to Space LLC was founded by Danielle Roosa, the granddaughter of Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa. The program's objectives are to preserve the legacy of the Apollo astronauts by focusing Americans on the 50th anniversary of Apollo; prepare and inspire high school-age students to focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), Apollo history and the future of spaceflight; and propel the United States to commit to finding a pathway to STEM education. The applicants were able to submit either an essay or video on one of four topics. Hackman chose to do a 3-minute video on the historical significance of the Apollo program. The winners of the program were invited to a gala event hosted by Back to Space on Oct. 19 at Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Texas. Hackman attended the gala with his parents. Hackman has been involved in model airplanes for around seven years. He believes that building model airplanes is a great hobby for the younger generation. Efficiency and endurance are what captivated Trey to the hobby. Last summer, Hackman worked at an egg farm to save up money to attend one day at Flite Fest. Trey is excited for the ambassador program because he will have the chance to meet some extraordinary people. Trey Hackman is the youngest member of the Southern Indiana Flying Eagles. By joining the club, he was able to meet people that shared his passion for aviation. Trey also enjoyed being able to connect with people outside of his age range. After high school, Trey plans to attend Purdue University.

Casa Grande RC Flyers will Celebrate National Model Aviation Day

The Casa Grande RC Flyers will host an event on Dec. 8 to celebrate National Model Aviation Day. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the clubs flying field off of Isom Road. The event is free but donations of non-perishable food items or cash will be accepted to benefit the Casa Grande Food Bank. The club has been hosting this event for six years, as long as the club has been in existence. The members of the club will be flying fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and drones. The public is encouraged to come and learn more about the hobby of RC flying.

 

The Casa Grande RC Flyers will host an event on Dec. 8 to celebrate National Model Aviation Day. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the clubs flying field off of Isom Road. The event is free but donations of non-perishable food items or cash will be accepted to benefit the Casa Grande Food Bank. The club has been hosting this event for six years, as long as the club has been in existence. The members of the club will be flying fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and drones. The public is encouraged to come and learn more about the hobby of RC flying. The club will also have their second swap meet of the winter season the morning of Dec. 8. Twister Entrees, a new food vendor, will be onsite serving breakfast and lunch for visitors. Over the last six years, the Casa Grande RC Flyers have raised money and provided needed items to charities such as the Casa Grande Food Bank, the Wounded Warrior Project and the Valley Humane Society. The club will host the "Fly In For Hospice" event on Jan 12, 2019 and profits will be donated to Hospice Charitable Fund of Central Arizona.

Blacksheep RC Modelers Invited to Fly in Front of Indiana State Museum

The Blacksheep RC Modelers were invited to fly RC planes in front of the Indiana State Museum the day after Thanksgiving. Many of the clubs members were able to come and fly.

 

The Blacksheep RC Modelers were invited to fly RC planes in front of the Indiana State Museum the day after Thanksgiving. Many of the clubs members were able to come and fly.

Sedalia RC Flyers Make Site Improvements with AMA Flying Site Grant

The Sedalia RC Flyers were selected as a 2018 Site Improvement Grant recipient. The club was able to add 400' of 1.5" underground conduit, 425' of 2-2-4 wire, a 100' power panel and multiple outlets to their building at the club flying field. Ten club members donated their time and energy to help install the additions to the field this fall. After 27 years of flying at the club field, the club finally has power to their site.

 

The Sedalia RC Flyers were selected as a 2018 Site Improvement Grant recipient. The club was able to add 400' of 1.5" underground conduit, 425' of 2-2-4 wire, a 100' power panel and multiple outlets to their building at the club flying field. Ten club members donated their time and energy to help install the additions to the field this fall. After 27 years of flying at the club field, the club finally has power to their site.

Canandaigua Sky Chiefs Receive AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Canandaigua Sky Chiefs recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Canandaigua, NY. The club hosted their annual Larry Bowerman Memorial Air Show and Fun Fly event on July 28-29. Flying started at 9 a.m. and all RC equipment and models were welcome.

 

The Canandaigua Sky Chiefs recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Canandaigua, NY. The club hosted their annual Larry Bowerman Memorial Air Show and Fun Fly event on July 28-29. Flying started at 9 a.m. and all RC equipment and models were welcome. The event also had a 50/50 raffle. They also had a flying demo at noon. 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.

Finger Lakes Air Pirates Receive AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Finger Lakes Air Pirates recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward grant for $50. The club is located in Waterlook, NY. The club hosted their 2018 Open House/Fun Fly in September. The event was open to all clubs and the general public. Night flying was available for campers.

 

The Finger Lakes Air Pirates recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward grant for $50. The club is located in Waterlook, NY. The club hosted their 2018 Open House/Fun Fly in September. The event was open to all clubs and the general public. Night flying was available for campers. There were a variety of planes at the event which included vintage, warbirds, electric, nitro, gas, high start, and bungee. To learn more about the club, visit https://mobile.facebook.com/Finger-Lakes-Air-Pirates-170487139767360/. 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.

Atoms RC Club Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Atoms RC Club located in Bound Book, NJ recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward grant for $175. The club hosted their 8th annual Swap Meet in February. Each year, the club donates a portion of the proceeds to support the Hillsborough Community Assistance Network Food Bank.

 

The Atoms RC Club located in Bound Book, NJ recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward grant for $175. The club hosted their 8th annual Swap Meet in February. Each year, the club donates a portion of the proceeds to support the Hillsborough Community Assistance Network Food Bank. The club sells tables for $10 and admission to the event is $5. The Hillsborough Community Assistance Network stocks canned and non-perishable food items, baby supplies, household cleaning supplies, paper products, personal hygiene items, pet food and cat litter. The club presented their check at a township committee meeting. To learn more about the club, visit https://www.atomsrcers.net/home. 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.

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