Media Release
On Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13, model aircraft enthusiasts will celebrate the fifth annual National Model Aviation Day at the Gateway RC Club in Jacksonville, Florida. The three-day event will bring together hobbyists and members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) to enjoy flying and learn about safety. Activities include flying activities for all ages and a BBQ on Saturday.
Many AMA clubs across the country are raising money to support the AMA Foundation, which is devoted to inspiring interest in the model aircraft hobby through educational program and services. Model aircraft helps foster an interest in the scientific, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and is an effective tool for encouraging young people to explore careers in STEM that continue to be vital to our future.
WHAT: National Model Aviation Day
WHEN: Friday, August 11 – Sunday, August 13, 2017, 7:00 AM
WHERE: Gateway RC Club, 3461 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218
The Academy of Model Aeronautics, founded in 1936, continues to be devoted to national airspace safety. It serves as the nation’s collective voice for approximately 200,000 modelers in 2,400 clubs in the United States and Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, AMA is a membership organization representing those who fly model aircraft for recreation and educational purposes. For more information, visit www.modelaircraft.org.
For more information on the event, contact Mandee Mikulski, [email protected], (765) 287-1256.