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AMA District VI Club Celebrates National Model Aviation Day

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In honor of National Model Aviation Day, AMA District VI's Blacksheep R/C Modelers hosted a community flying event on August 9, 2025.

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AMA District VI Club Utilizes Club Training Day Starter Kit

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AMA District VIs Midwest Sundowners RC Flying Club utilized a Club Training Day Starter Kit during the club's Remembering Veterans/Warbirds Day & Swap Meet event held on July 19.

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AMA District VI Club Celebrates National Model Aviation Day

Seven people stand in front of a small, yellow airplane on a grassy field.

In honor of National Model Aviation Day, AMA District VI's Midwest Sundowners RC Flying Club hosted a community flying event on June 21, 2025.

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Executive Director Steve Haston Attends IRCHA and FAI F3A Events

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On August 9, 2025, AMA Foundation Executive Director Steve Haston spent a majority of his day at the IAC attending the 2025 FAI F3A World Championship Opening Ceremony and the IRCHA Jamboree.

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National Make-A-Will Month 2025

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This August, make an impact on your loved ones and your passions. Participate in National Make-A-Will Month and take a meaningful step toward safeguarding what matters to you most.

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The AMA Foundation Attends Muncie's 2025 Fire Up DWNTWN Event

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On August 2, 2025, the AMA Foundation brought the Model Aviation Experience Sponsored by Wing to Muncie, Indiana's, 2025 Fire Up DWNTWN festival.

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AMA District III Club Utilizes Club Training Day Starter Kit

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AMA District III's Susquehanna Valley Modelers utilized a Club Training Day Starter Kit during the club's Learn to Fly event held on July 25, 2025.

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The Szczur Family Modeling Legacy

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On July 15, Chief Communications Officer Clarissa Poston spoke with longtime AMA member and modeler Don Szczur about his family’s involvement in the hobby of model aviation.