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Academy of Model Aeronautics · National Model Aviation Museum

The people, clubs and companies that built model aviation, in their own words.

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  1. First page of Illinois Model Aero Club
    10 pages Club

    Illinois Model Aero Club

    Since 1912

    Frank J. Parykaza wrote the following history, published in the Journal of The Academy of Model Aeronautics, Vol. 1 No. 1, 1938. The Illinois Model Aero Club Its History and Activity The Illinois Model Aero Club was organized in 1911 by Mr. R. Robbins and William Stout. Out parent organization is the Aero Club of Illinois, a group of sportsmen…
  2. First page of International Gas Model Airplane Association (IGMAA)
    6 pages Club

    International Gas Model Airplane Association (IGMAA)

    Since 1936

    The National Model Aviation Museum (NMAM) posted the following about the IGMAA in their 2011 History Moments weekly postings for the AMA’s 75th Anniversary celebrations. Written by NMAM staff. Week 2 - November 10, 2011: The attempt to ban the flying of gas models - 1937 - “We Shall Not Scrap Our Gas Jobs…” Read Charles H. Grant’s call to arms for…