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July 2026 - District IV
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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
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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

March 2026 - District IV
Two men assembling wooden boards with drills, a third man stands nearby on a driveway.
It is that time of year when the weather is headed into spring and flying season picks back up. It is also time to perform maintenance, repairs, and enhancements to your flying field to provide a safe and friendly environment to have fun flying model airplanes. Once your field is ready to show off
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Jay Marsh

Vice President
amadistrictiv@modelaircraft.org
3227 Pine Needles Rd., High Point, NC 27265
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EVENT SANCTION COORDINATORS

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Douglas LeRoy
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