Foundation News

Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society

The Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society has been awarded with a Flying Site Development Improvement Grant worth $119.90 on behalf of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. The Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society has been an AMA Chartered Club for approximately 40 years. The club works to promote the design, construction, and organized flying of radio control aircraft. The STARS have almost 100 members who enjoy flying off the club’s nearly 42 acres of grass runways. The STARS host several annual events that have more than 500 people in attendance. The club has several elderly members with heart problems and they have even lost members due to heart attacks. The club is looking to purchase an AED Device for the safety of their members and guests. Look here to check out the Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society’s website.

Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society – SHARKS

The Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society has been awarded with a Flying Site Development Improvement Grant worth $1,719.80 on behalf of the AMA. Located in Louisiana, the SHARKS have been an AMA Chartered Club for more than 30 years. The club’s flying site is located at the Northridge Air Park and has a 600 x 40 foot paved runway and covered pits. The SHARKS host meeting, assess dues, elect officers, and participate in group activities for the promotion and enjoyment of RC aircraft building and flying. The SHARKS are always looking to increase their membership with individuals who share their passion for model aviation. The club underwent a construction project to finish the interior of the building used for seminars on building projects, fundraising events for local charities, and where board meetings and other club events are located. Club members of the SHARKS provided manual labor to help complete the project. Click here for more information on the SHARKS.

Rocky Mountain Flying Machine

The Rocky Mountain Flying Machine has been awarded with a Flying Site Development Improvement Grant worth $2,117.07 on behalf of the AMA. The club has been an AMA Chartered Club since February 24, 1986 and is located in Albuquerque, NM. The mission of the RMFM is to promote the friendly exchange of information and experience between model aviation modelers and to develop model aviation as a recognized sport and a worthwhile recreational activity. The club places high values on construction and safe operation of model aircraft, the diversity of modeling interests, individual ability and willingness to share expertise, and having an environment that encourages participation, fair play and friendly competition. The Henry Wood Memorial Field is the flying site for the 38 members of the Rocky Mountain Flying Machine. The club is unable to plan and host events at their field because of the weather factor. If there is inclement weather the club has to move to a different location that is also used by other community groups. Full access to their field will allow growth for the RMFM. The club has already added the following improvements: shade structures, assy tables and starting stands, a weather station, and a new N-5 runway. Click here for more information on the Rocky Mountain Flying Machine.

Paris Bridge Road RC Aeromodelers

The Paris Bridge Road RC Aeromodelers have been awarded with a Flying Site Development Improvement Grant worth $73.69 on behalf of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Located in South Carolina, the Paris Bridge Road RC Aeromodelers have only been an AMA Chartered Club for two months, but have already been working hard to establish and improve their flying site. Members of a previous club started the Paris Bridge Road RC Aeromodelers to stay updated with AMA and the hobby of model flying. They found the perfect flying spot, cleared the field, scraped out a runway, and sowed grass seed. The club is now happily flying at this new site. The club is optimistic and expects great things will happen soon.