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June 2026 - District I
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Welcome to AMA’s District I, which is the home of nearly 100 chartered clubs and 8,000 members who share a passion for flying model aircraft. Most of us can trace our passion back to a single moment of wonder: Seeing a model aircraft defy gravity and realizing that, from the ground, someone could

May 2026 - District I
AMA District Outreach Team Effort banner with model aircraft on display.
The 2026AMA flying season is here, and the AMA District I Outreach Team (ADOT) is seeking enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about aeromodeling to join our team and participate in any of the following event types. STEM school events: Help teachers engage with students on the principles of

April 2026 - District I
Three men display model airplanes outdoors.
The Fairfield League of Yankee Radio Controllers, known as FLYRC, has two of its 2025 events highlighted in this column, featuring insights from Associate Vice President Andy Figlar, Ron Faanes, Ph.D., and myself. In November 2021, Ron shared that he and several FLYRC members were developing a

March 2026 - District I
OTIS MODEL AERO CLUB CAPE COD MASS. Pavilion with people and model planes on grass.
In 2025, AMA successfully distributed more than 7,000 federally funded drone kits to Scouting America, the Civil Air Patrol, schools, AMA clubs, and others to introduce thousands of students to model aviation and STEM concepts. The District I Outreach Team (ADOT) not only provided hundreds of kits

February 2026 - District I
Outdoor model aircraft display; people under tents; group examining planes.
At an event this year,I met AMA member Paul Morante and learned about the Uxbridge Youth Soccer League (UYSL), which held its 4th Annual UYSL RC Airshow and Vendor Fair on October 19, 2025, in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. This event is a unique collaboration that showcases the flying skills of some of
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Andy Argenio

Vice President
amadistricti@modelaircraft.org; brandshobby@gmail.com
3 Sheila Ln., Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6901
www.amadistrict-i.org

 

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS

TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY OFFICER

John Yassemedis
5 Quarry Rd., Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 321-8442
jyassemedis@comcast.net

EVENT SANCTION COORDINATOR

Michael Fiorito
42 Hayden Circle, Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 770-3130
mfiorito61@comcast.net

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