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Do you want to fly model planes?

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

art airplanesThe Macon Aero Modelers will be hosting an AMA National Model Aviation Day celebration event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Otto Aerodome on Tessentee Road in Franklin.

Activities will include RC flight simulators, introductory RC flight training, as well as demonstrations of Aerobatic Giant Scale RC aircraft, Scale War Birds, Helicopters and Smaller Park Flyers by our member pilots. All AMA pilots are welcome to fly.  

Hamburger and hot dog meals will be available for purchase. Parking fee is $5. Proceeds go to benefit the Macon TRACS.

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