Bonus Content January 24

TAG Grant Applications Due February 1

Does your club want to expand local aeromodeling activity or introduce newcomers to the hobby that we know and love? If so, it isn’t too late to apply for AMA’s Take off And Grow (TAG) grant! To obtain more information about TAG grants or apply, visit https://modelaircraft.secure-platform.com/a/page/grants/takeoffandgrowgrant. Applications are due February 1, 2024. There are currently very few applications submitted—don’t miss out on a great opportunity for your club and local community! To view a tutorial on how to apply for AMA grants, watch the video above.

Aeromodeling Safety Tips

It’s the start of a new year, and there’s no better time to refresh your knowledge of aeromodeling safety techniques. AMA has a playlist of 22 safety videos that can be found on YouTube. To watch this playlist, watch the video above. You’ll find videos on drone safety awareness, night operations, LiPo battery basics, ammunition can storage, and more!

Free Plans Download: The Sky Zoomer

The Sky Zoomer is a 48-inch wingspan RC glider that was designed and drawn by Clark Salisbury in December 2022. The Sky Zoomer weighs 1 pound, 8 ounces with batteries, has an overall length of 35 inches, and has a height of 8.4 inches. Plans for this aircraft, plans number 1140, can be downloaded for free on https://www.modelaviation.com/content/build-sky-zoomer or purchased from the AMA Plans Service for $15 by visiting plans.modelaircraft.org/product/sky-zoomer/. Read more about Clark’s Sky Zoomer on page 32 of this Model Aviation issue.