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September 2026 - District IV
Two model seaplanes, one yellow and blue, one red, on water.
Associate Vice President Winston Brown reported on a great event to look forward to next year. Located just northeast of Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina, this hidden gem of a lakeside venue was about to wake up. It was the first Saturday of the Smith Lake Flyers’ semiannual float-flying event

July 2026 - District IV
Four men pose indoors by tables, one holding a snack, with drinks and a cooler nearby.
The following was written by District IV Associate Vice President Winston Brown. For many RC pilots across central North Carolina, the start of a new flying season doesn’t begin on the runway—it begins at a folding table, surrounded by balsa kits, airplanes, well-used engines, and conversations that

June 2026 - District IV
Man and child holding a large model airplane outdoors, smiling.
Along with your AMA membership comes the responsibility to help keep AMA strong. There are all kinds of ways to do this, from talking up the fun at your local hobby shop with friends to holding events for the public and following up with those who are interested in returning to have more fun. This

May 2026 - District IV
People gather near model planes under tents on a sunny lawn.
In case you haven’t heard, our membership numbers have declined over many years, not because we haven’t attracted new members, but because of our aging membership and retention of those who join. For new members to stay in our hobby, they must find a safe place and enjoy the experiences and

April 2026 - District IV
Young person smiling, holding a model jet plane outdoors in a field.
As I write this in February, we have had some very bad weather along the East Coast, resulting in several states declaring a state of emergency. If your flying site was damaged in one of those states, don’t forget that AMA has Disaster Relief Grants available to help repair your flying site. Contact
Smiling man wearing glasses and a red polo shirt.

Jay Marsh

Vice President
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3227 Pine Needles Rd., High Point, NC 27265
(336) 687-0973
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ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS

EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AVP

Ray Stinchcomb
(443) 618-8998
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WEBMASTER

Jack Upchurch
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SOCIAL MEDIA ADMINISTRATORS

Douglas LeRoy
Alan Goodman
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