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A great summer of flying takes off at IAC!

Another terrific season for model aviation pilots and spectators is ahead for this summer around the country, and especially at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie IN, next to AMA's Headquarters and the National Model Aviation Museum. Got the bug? Then put these events on your calendar for the coming months.

Celebrating 75 years of model aviation, July 14-17 . . .
Flying this summer has a special luster to it - it's the 75^th anniversary of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Born in the Golden Age of Aviation, AMA is still going strong and it's time to celebrate. You are invited to join pilots and enthusiasts from across the country July 14-17 at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, IN for several days of flying and camaraderie. Click here to see the schedule of events. You are also invited to attend the Diamond Anniversary Gala, July 15, at the Muncie Horizon Convention Center, an evening of good food, live music and a look back and forward to all that gives AMA its renowned stature. Go here for Gala details.

...and 85 years of National Aeromodeling Championships - The Nats!
Even older than AMA is the spirit of model aircraft competition. Ten years before AMA was organized there were national-level competitions. The National Aeromodeling Championships - forever known as "The Nats" - will be held once again at the IAC in Muncie, June 25 - August 11. For five-plus weeks, competitions in a full array of disciplines will be open to all who register and to all who are fascinated with the best performances in model aviation. Nats Director Ron Morgan, in his 51^st year in this capacity, and his 20+ Contest Directors should be commended for giving so much for this to happen. Click here to learn more.

Extreme Flight Championships take it to the max
Want to say, "WOW!" Want to see model airplanes and helicopters do things you never thought possible given the laws of gravity and physics? It happens at the Extreme Flight Championships (XFC), June 3-5, at the IAC. Contest Director Frank Noll, Jr. has pilots coming from seven countries and Puerto Rico. The four-minute freestyle flights rock to music and feature "gadgets" not normally seen in routine flying. It's all about choreography and precision by some of the best pilots anywhere. Make plans now to attend, click here!

National Electric Fly-In - come to Muncie, plug it in, join 100+ pilots
For the second year, AMA is sponsoring the National Electric Fly-In, June 10-12 at the IAC. Open to all who want to register for $15 per pilot at this all-electric recreational fly-in. Free camping, free battery charging stations, special hotel rates, raffles, and free admission to the National Model Aviation Museum - which will share in proceeds from the admission donation, along with the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of Muncie. Get plugged in to this affordable, fun flying opportunity by clicking here.

F3A World Championship brings 35 national teams to compete at IAC
Yet another fantastic opportunity to see the world's best aeromodeling pilots compete will be at the July 23-August 1 F3A World Championship at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie. This year features 35 national teams from around the globe competing in RC Pattern flying. As a program of the Fédération Aéronautique Nationale, the World Championship is affiliated with the International Olympic Committee. For much of the country the IAC is within a day's drive. This is yet another premier event to put on your calendar for this summer. Check out the link below and plan on it!