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Get Ready for AMA Build Month
Web: October is AMA Build Month, and it’s just around the corner! Whether your club is planning a community build night or you are looking for a fun way to get your grandchildren involved in the hobby, we have you covered.
In this month’s “Park Pilot: Education” column, Gwen Mathis shares a collection of festive, fall-themed AMA Flight School Quick Projects that are perfect for newcomers. From spooky Halloween builds to the Thanksgiving-themed Gobbler Glider, these activities are designed to help clubs connect with local youth and spark their excitement for aeromodeling.
Read Gwen’s full article on page 64 and discover how to bring these projects to life. For even more inspiration to fuel your club’s next build night, head over to amaflightschool.org/diyactivities.
An Interview with FPV Drone Pilot Charlotte Wilson
Web: In a compelling new interview with AMA Foundation Director Steve Hastп, pilot Charlotte Wilson discusses the growing presence and impact of women in FPV drone racing. From breaking down stereotypes on the flightline to fostering inclusive spaces for local clubs, Charlotte highlights how the community can actively encourage more girls and women to pick up a transmitter. She notes that the thrill of racing serves as an exceptional gateway to building confidence and introducing crucial engineering concepts to youth.
You can watch the full video to hear her vision for a more inclusive hobby landscape at amafoundation.modelaircraft.org/foundation-video/women-in-drone-racing-an-interview-with-charlotte-wilson.
SEFF 2026
Web & Digital: Longtime aeromodeling travel partners Lee Ray and Fitz Walker recently loaded up a trailer and made the long trek from Texas to Andersonville, Georgia, for the 2026 Southeast Electric Flight Festival (SEFF) at Hodges Field. For Fitz, the trip marked a return to the historic electric event after a 20-year hiatus, offering a firsthand look at how much brushless motors, LiPo batteries, and 2.4 GHz radio technology have transformed the hobby since his last visit.
Joined on the flightline by Lee’s son, Austin, their “Virginia Delegation” buddies, and RC Roundtable cohost Terry Dunn, the duo spent the weekend tearing up the sky with everything from EDF jets to float airplanes and RC boats at the pond. Read their full, dual-perspective travel log and get a sneak peek at the plans for next year’s 25th-anniversary event on page 32 and on RC Roundtable’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/watch?v=eDΝrGaRMB0Y.
