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May 2013 Issue

Summer Modeling is on Its Way

I’m happy again … the snow has finally melted and I had three consecutive days of flying in this week. Hopefully all of you are looking forward to the upcoming flying season as much as we are. The first couple of months of the season have some great events on the schedule.

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Beware the "Hun" in the Sun

The phrase ‘Beware the Hun in the Sun’ dates back to World War I. Allied pilots used this idiom to remember to watch for enemy airplanes using the glaring sun to mask their diving attacks. It remains a standard combat tactic to this day.

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A Different Perspective on Safety in Our Hobby

Most of the time when we talk about safety in our hobby we think about things that are associated with our aircraft and how we fly them. There are other aspects you may want to consider to make your club a safer place to fly.

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Be Aware of All AMA Offers Its Members

I am writing this on April 3, and just a minute ago I received an email from AMA reminding me that my article is due. I never know what to write until I start writing. I was reading MA and it occurred to me that if a member read it cover to cover, he would be overwhelmed with the offerings AMA membership provides.

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AMA Search for New CFO

After longtime Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Doug Holland retired and he left some big shoes to fill.

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Register Now to be a Part of the National Model Aviation Day Celebration

Club registration for National Model Aviation Day is now available online. The nationwide event is scheduled for August 17, 2013. The AMA has established this event to celebrate the hobby, introduce the thrills and excitement of model aviation to your communities, and to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).

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Club Event to Support Autism Society?

Basic Fire Safety

Creative Puns

Concentration and Focus: Yours (and Your Airplane's) Best Friend

Tips & Tricks

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