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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.

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.

The Douglas County R/C Flyers acquired access to Kingery Ranch in Yoncalla, Oregon in May 2018 to develop a flying site. The area provided a great overfly space and level ground for a runway, however, a problem was found with the soil conditions. When the clay like soil dried out, it left large cracks in the surface and was capable of consuming the landing gear of any size aircraft.  In September 2018, the Douglas County R/C Flyers received an AMA flying site grant of $610.43. With the combination of the grant, member donations and club funds, the club was able to form a work party and install a geotextile fabric runway. The completed runway is 47 feet wide and 420 feet long.

The Flying For Good featured August submission is the Holly Springs Skyhawks Radio Control Group, located in Holly Springs, NC. On Sept. 1, the club hosted their annual Wings Over Springs event. The event was an electric fly in and swap meet. The event was held at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs, NC. The public was welcome for this free event. The club accepted donations and raised $500 for Meg's Smile Foundation. The Meg's Smile Foundation mission is to bring smiles to the faces of these children and their families while they are going through what can be a very long and emotional journey. The AMA would like to thank the Holly Springs Skyhawks Radio Control Group for hosting an event to give back to charity. The AMA wants to know how your club has given back to charity. To learn more about the Flying For Good Program, click here.

The Flying For Good featured August submission is the Tri-City Flyers, located in Kingsbury, Texas. The club hosted their annual National Model Aviation Day on Aug, 11 at their flying field. This event is a charity event where the club raises money for Boysville. Boysville is a non-profit 501c (3) established in San Antonio Texas in 1943. Boysville provides a safe family enviornment for children in need. The event had 17 registered pilots and many people came out for the event. The Civil Air Patrol out of San Marcos Texas also brought some of their cadets. Club member Jim Rice gave them an in depth presentation and flight demonstrations. The Civil Air Patrol personnel and the cadets also had a chance to tour the Pioneer Flight Museum. Overall, the club raised $600 through pilot fees and food donations for Boysville. The AMA would like to thank the Tri-City Flyers for hosting an event to give back to the community. The AMA wants to know how your club has given back to charity. To learn more about the Flying For Good Program, click here.

The Binghamton Aeros Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $175. The club is located in Binghamton, NY. On Aug. 10-12, the club hosted their 33rd Annual Festival of Giants R/C Airshow at the Chenango Bridge Airport. The event was open to all giant scale aircraft. The club also had flight simulators and vendors at the event. The event proceeds went to support the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW). The event was free to the public but a cash or non-perishable food item donation was requested. The AMA Foundation would like to thank the Binghamton Aeros Club for hosting this event for so many years and for supporting local charities. 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.

The Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward grant for $175. The club is located in Idaho Falls, ID. Each year, the club hosts a paintball shoot and an open house at the Desert Eagles flying field. This year on June 23, the public was invited and they were able to purchase 10 paintball shots for $2. The goal is to hit a flying model aircraft with a paintball. There were also demonstration flights, a display of RC planes, a raffle for a $250 gift card to Hobby Town USA and instruction for first-time RC Flyers. Proceeds from the event benefit the Idaho Foodbank. The AMA Foundation would like to thank the Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club for hosting a fun event and donating the proceeds to the Idaho Foodbank! 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.

The Hudson Valley Radio Control Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward grant for $150. The club is located in West Haverstraw, NY. On Aug. 18, the club hosted their 9th Annual Air Show at the Hudson Riverview Park. The club has all day flying demos as well as flight simulators and the chance to fly an R/C plane with an instructor from the club. The Town of Haverstraw provided free refreshments and a free shuttle service for the public. The AMA Foundation would like to thank the Hudson Valley Radio Control Club for hosting this event every year for the public and sharing the hobby with others! 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.

The Wintonbury Flying Club recently received an AMA Club Recognition and Reward Grant for $75. The club is located in Wethersfield, CT. The club had a Seabury Resident appreciation day at their flying field in Bloomfield on Aug. 5. The clubs flying field is located to the rear of the Seabury Retirement community and both groups share the use of the field for flying and enjoying the walking paths that surround the field. The AMA would like to thank the Wintonbury Flying Club for hosting an event to appreciate their neighbors. 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.

The Rowlett RC Club hosted a successful event for their local Cub Scout Pack 1020. The event was hosted at the clubs flying field at Springfield P ark in Rowlett, TX. Last year, the event was rained out. This year, approximately 30 kids came to the event. The club members helped the kids with flight instruction, simulator time, and hands on flying. There was also a raffle and the club gave away a RTF plane. There were also other prizes that were donated by Lone Star RC Dallas. Congratulations on hosting a successful event.