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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

January 2026 - District I
Thunder Over NH Air Show, September 6-7, 2025, Pease ANGB. Navy jets flying.
The AMA District I Outreach Team (ADOT) achieved a monumental goal at the 2025 Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show. After more than 50 years of seeking a performance slot alongside the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds, the ADOT was invited to be one of 10 featured performers, moving well beyond a simple

December 2025 - District I
Caledonia County State Airport sign, model planes, EAA Young Eagles Sept 20, 2025, logo.
The Guildhall Fun Flyers Club (GFFC), located in Vermont, remains one of the most active District I clubs, engaging in both outreach events to introduce and promote AMA and aeromodeling to the public, as well as organizing a variety of club events for members and other local clubs to enjoy. These
Smiling man in glasses wearing a red polo shirt.

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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