by Rusty Kennedy | Aug 5, 2015 | Did You Know . . .
Our members have some of the greatest stories, and Tom Hintz, publisher of Flyingrc.net out of Concord, NC is no exception to that. Like many model pilots Tom “got the bug” while flying with his dad as a kid. He later worked at a hobby shop, taught others how to fly, and has continued to enjoy the hobby throughout his life. Tom was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease at a young age and wanted to continue to enjoy the hobby he loved and use it to help him fight the disease. The many tasks he has assigned himself for the upkeep of flyingrc.net have been a huge component of continuing to push and exercise his mind, one of the keys to fighting Alzheimer’s. Said Tom, “It is the combination of intense concentration and high levels of enjoyment that make RC flying the most effective therapy I can find.” Tom hopes others will utilize RC the way he has. “One of the reasons I started my web sites was to show other folks with Alzheimer’s (and similar diseases) that with some effort we can use the intense concentration that this hobby demands to drive the brain exercise we need to maintain function. I think it is the combination of intensity and such a high level of fun that makes RC flying unique in how it helps me fend off the advancement of Alzheimer’s. I hope that my RC website demonstrates that and inspires others to use this hobby in their fight against Alzheimer’s.” More about Tom: In the late 1960’s I had the lack of foresight to volunteer for...
by Rusty Kennedy | Aug 4, 2015 | Did You Know . . .
Some AMA history to share with clubs and members. History makes you think how far AMA has come and all the support it has provided to AMA members...
by Rusty Kennedy | Jul 30, 2015 | Did You Know . . .
Many of us were Hobby Lobby customers. If you ever went to the Toledo Show or WRAM you most likely met Jim Martin http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2469893
by Rusty Kennedy | Jul 21, 2015 | Did You Know . . ., Events
AMA District IV has a very active Facebook page www.facebook.com/amadistrictIV Please visit the FB page and click the “like” box . If you have a club event sanctioned or not sanctioned send the information an flyer to Rusty email rustyk716@gmail.com I can also post pictures. Members like pictures. Send with a little description. RustyK,...
by Rusty Kennedy | Jul 16, 2015 | Did You Know . . .
Did you know that if you are traveling and want to find a club you can use the AMA club search. Just type in the zip code of your destination and click the number of miles out you want to go and you will get a list of area clubs. Give it a try you’ll like it. http://www.modelaircraft.org/clubsearch.aspx Rusty,...
