The International Tournament of Champions (TOC) was an invitation-only Radio Control Pattern/Aerobatics event that focused on challenging pilots and providing the best spectator experience possible. It was one of the only model aviation events to have cash prizes – and certainly the only one to have huge cash prizes – not just for the top three winners, but all competitors. The TOC influenced all aspects of the RC hobby by motivating companies to design and manufacture larger, more reliable engines and radio equipment, as well as innovating new materials and designs. It inspired an unknown number of people to try model aviation and/or become better pilots.
Read more about the TOC at the National Model Aviation Museum's blog at amablog.modelaircraft.org/amamuseum/
On this episode, Bob Wilke, President of HobbyTown, joins the show to talk about his early hobbies, and how he worked his way from HobbyTown franchisee to HobbyTown President!
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This week, Kenny Cassidy, Lee Ray and Tony Stillman join the show to discuss AMA's presence at the world's largest air show, EAA AirVenture 2022!
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This week, we're giving you a preview of what you can find on the monthly show, Model Aviation LIVE with Jay Smith! On this episode, Jay interviews representatives from Hitec RCD about their company and product lines.
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Mark Benson, AMA Senior Marketing Director, joins the show to talk about club newsletters and how a good communications plan is essential for a healthy club experience!
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This week, Tony Stillman stops by to explain how FAI World Championships are contested and how world team selections are made.
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For nearly 100 years, pilots from all over the country have competed at the National Aeromodeling Championships. In this episode, Michael Smith, Director of the National Model Aviation Museum, sits down to talk about the storied history of the Nats and the role it has played in the aeromodeling hobby.
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This week, we are bringing you an interview with Robert “Red” Jensen, Master UAS Technician for NASA from the 2022 AMA Jr. Camp.
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This week, AMA Executive Vice President Randy Cameron joins the show to preview the 2022 National Fun Fly! The National Fun Fly will be held June 24-26 at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, IN.
If you'd like to volunteer at the National Fun Fly, you can contact Randy Cameron at flyrc@modelaircraft.org
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This week, AMA Safety and Technical Director Tony Stillman joins the show to explain the roles of contest directors and event managers, as well as how you can become one.
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This week, AMA Government Affairs Director Tyler Dobbs drops by to discuss the FAA's safety risk management panels and how his team has achieved letters of agreement for clubs that allow for flight well beyond 400 feet in controlled airspace. Also on the show is Dan Metz, president of the Coachella Valley RC Club. He recounts his experience working with Tyler on his club's own letter of agreement and SRM panel.
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