Anyone no matter what his or her skill level or interest can enjoy coming to the AMA Nationals. The goal of this article is identical to that of the Nats; it’s all about having fun and sharing the experience. Learning something along the way is a bonus, and bringing home the memories of the people is what’s great about this event and competition as a whole.
The question I asked almost every competitor I met was, “So why did you come to the Nats?” Everyone—and I am not making this up—answered, “Because it’s fun.”
A special look at one of the many model aircraft Symposiums held annually in the US. Contains database information for locating model airplane clubs and model trade shows.
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), the largest aviation-oriented organization in the world, sponsors thousands of events all across the country. Among these are the U.S. Aeromodeling National Championships (NATS), hundreds of aerobatic scale (IMAC) and precision (Pattern) contests, Scale, both RC and Control Line, Free Flight Duration and Indoor Duration. It is impossible to [...]