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Lincoln Sky Knight RC Club Receive AMA Recognition and Reward Grant

The Lincoln Sky Knight RC Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Waverly, NE. The Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sponsored the AMA TAG (Takeoff And Grow) event on June 8. Participants were able to fly using computer simulators and buddy-box trainer systems, and they were also able to get to know each other and talk about the hobby and different types of aircrafts. The event allowed people looking to try model aeronautics for the first time the perfect place to do that.

 

The Lincoln Sky Knight RC Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Waverly, NE. The Lincoln Sky Knights RC Club sponsored the AMA TAG (Takeoff And Grow) event on June 8. Participants were able to fly using computer simulators and buddy-box trainer systems, and they were also able to get to know each other and talk about the hobby and different types of aircrafts. The event allowed people looking to try model aeronautics for the first time the perfect place to do that. The event included and all-day air show that included Giant Scale Aircraft, EDF Jets, Turbine Jets and Helicopters performing stunts. It also included other fun activities and food. The event was free and open to the public. 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.

River City Radio Controllers Receive AMA Recognition and Reward Grant

The River City Radio Controllers recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $100. The club is located in Louisville, KY. The 19th annual Wings for Kids Radio Controlled Air Show benefited the Norton Children's Hospital. The air show happened on Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd at the Bill Fluke Airfield at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park. Visitors saw exciting flying exhibitions including in-air dogfights and combat, aerobatic airplanes and vintage airplanes. The air show also featured nationally recognized pilots throughout the Midwest and beyond.

 

The River City Radio Controllers recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $100. The club is located in Louisville, KY. The 19th annual Wings for Kids Radio Controlled Air Show benefited the Norton Children's Hospital. The air show happened on Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd at the Bill Fluke Airfield at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park. Visitors saw exciting flying exhibitions including in-air dogfights and combat, aerobatic airplanes and vintage airplanes. The air show also featured nationally recognized pilots throughout the Midwest and beyond. There was fun activities for the whole family like candy drops from radio controlled airplanes, inflatables, face painting and flight simulators. Over the last 18 years, the River City Radio Controllers has raised more than $300,000. 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.

Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron (CARDS) recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Grand Ledge, MI. The Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron hosted an airshow from June 6-8, 2019 from 9am to 5pm. The event featured more than 100 scale planes from aviation history.

 

The Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron (CARDS) recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Grand Ledge, MI. The Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron hosted an airshow from June 6-8, 2019 from 9am to 5pm. The event featured more than 100 scale planes from aviation history. The planes were available for static viewing, as well as in air at the field.  Many of the planes had an 8 to 10 foot wing span, with some being even larger.This air show was the season opener for the Giant Scale Warbirds and Classics Alliance, which holds similar shows throughout the midwest. In the year 2020, CARDS will honor the RC hobby by celebrating its 50th anniversary as a club of enthusiasts dedicated the hobby. 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.

Fort Bend Radio Control Club Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Fort Bend Radio Control Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $100. The club is located in Sugar Land, TX. The Fort Bend RC Club teamed up with the the Fort Bend Animal Services and Fort Bend PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving)  for an event called PAWS and Planes on Saturday, June 15th for a high-flying fundraising adventure. The event was held at the club's airfield from 11am to 2pm. The event included model airplanes in action, adoptable dogs, classic cars, refreshments and a raffle. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Fort Bend PAWS.

 

The Fort Bend Radio Control Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $100. The club is located in Sugar Land, TX. The Fort Bend RC Club teamed up with the the Fort Bend Animal Services and Fort Bend PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving)  for an event called PAWS and Planes on Saturday, June 15th for a high-flying fundraising adventure. The event was held at the club's airfield from 11am to 2pm. The event included model airplanes in action, adoptable dogs, classic cars, refreshments and a raffle. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Fort Bend PAWS. 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.

Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $150. The club is located inWenatchee, WA. The Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers held the District Jamboree from June 7-9, 2019. The event was held on their 22-acre land space with space for camping, motor homes, and parking.  Many people showed up to fly their RC aircrafts in an open fly.  The event included demos, air shows, and presentations. It was a great way for people to meet each other, learn new things, and just have fun.

 

The Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $150. The club is located inWenatchee, WA. The Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers held the District Jamboree from June 7-9, 2019. The event was held on their 22-acre land space with space for camping, motor homes, and parking.  Many people showed up to fly their RC aircrafts in an open fly.  The event included demos, air shows, and presentations. It was a great way for people to meet each other, learn new things, and just have fun. Watch their full television interview here: https://www.ncwlife.com/wake-up-wenatchee-valley-june-05-2019/#fvp_uNOz3... 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.

Cape May Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilots Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Cape May Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilots recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $50. The club is located in Cape May, NJ. The club participated in the 5th annual New Jersey Makers Day Event on March 3, 2019. The WASPs have participated in the event since the inception of the event. 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.

 

The Cape May Wireless Aircraft Sport Pilots recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $50. The club is located in Cape May, NJ. The club participated in the 5th annual New Jersey Makers Day Event on March 3, 2019. The WASPs have participated in the event since the inception of the event. 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.

Palm Beach Radio Control Association Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Palm Beach Radio Control Association recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $75. The club is located in Delray Beach, FL. The club was recognized in their local paper. From November to April, the club sponsored many fundraiser that benefited charities.

 

The Palm Beach Radio Control Association recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $75. The club is located in Delray Beach, FL. The club was recognized in their local paper. From November to April, the club sponsored many fundraiser that benefited charities. They held the annual Warbirds Over the Glades fundraiser for Alexander 'Sandy' Nininger State Veterans Nursing Home, their annual Toys for Tots Fundraiser, a fundraiser for the Hepzibah House for victims of human trafficking, their annual fundraiser for Ziggy's Bird Sanctuary, and they finished it all with the Snowbirds Fun-Fly that benefited St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. With all of the events combined, the Palm Beach Radio Control Association was able to raise about $10,500. 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.

Fluvanna County RC Flying Club Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Fluvanna County RC Flying Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Fork Union, VA. The club was recognized on their local television and radio stations. They hosted the fourth annual Wings and Wheels 4 PAWS fundraiser on Saturday, June 8th. The event benefited four animal rescues in Fluvanna County. The event included a car show, model aviation, a drone race, food, a raffle, games for kids and much more. While poor weather kept down the number of pilots and car registrations, they estimated almost $4,000 was raised.

 

The Fluvanna County RC Flying Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Fork Union, VA. The club was recognized on their local television and radio stations. They hosted the fourth annual Wings and Wheels 4 PAWS fundraiser on Saturday, June 8th. The event benefited four animal rescues in Fluvanna County. The event included a car show, model aviation, a drone race, food, a raffle, games for kids and much more. While poor weather kept down the number of pilots and car registrations, they estimated almost $4,000 was raised. 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.

South Coast RC Squadron Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The South Coast RC Squadron recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Bandon, OR. The club was recognized on local news sites. The organization has been putting on an event for over 15 years that allows people to come and learn about the different ways they can get involved. They have remote controlled boats, planes, drones, and more. Their goal with this event is to get people interested in the hobby and show that it is a fun, cheap, and easy hobby to pick up and learn.

 

The South Coast RC Squadron recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Bandon, OR. The club was recognized on local news sites. The organization has been putting on an event for over 15 years that allows people to come and learn about the different ways they can get involved. They have remote controlled boats, planes, drones, and more. Their goal with this event is to get people interested in the hobby and show that it is a fun, cheap, and easy hobby to pick up and learn. They have many static displays of vehicles to show the different types of RC vehicles. Technology is always changing and they hope to show their love for the hobby and show that it is a hobby for everyone. 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.

Fremont County RC Club Receives AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Fremont County RC Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $75. The club is located in Florence, CO. The club was recognized on Facebook on April 15, 2019. The club donated $75 to benefit a community organization. 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.

 

The Fremont County RC Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $75. The club is located in Florence, CO. The club was recognized on Facebook on April 15, 2019. The club donated $75 to benefit a community organization. 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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