Fly, Hover and Soar with Helicopters and Planes Galore!

MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Be a kid again at the 11th Annual Academy of Model Aeronautics 2009 Expo featuring radio-controlled model airplanes, helicopters, trains, cars, boats and more -- along with live demonstrations on January 9-11 at the Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, California.

The three day expo, open to public, provides a world-class display of the latest and greatest products for the modeling enthusiast and fun activities the whole family can enjoy, including flying demonstrations, model rocket and plane build-and-fly stations and an interactive model race car track and boat pond.

There will also be a static display competition with cash prizes for the seasoned modeler and expert seminars on radio technology, hobby trends and radio-controlled techniques.

Attendees will have the chance to watch Academy of Model Aeronautics All Star Nick Maxwell. Only 19 years old, Maxwell is one of the world's most skilled RC helicopter pilots and wows audiences as he whirls, tumbles and dives model planes and helicopters in the sky.

With more than 100 unique exhibitors and expert modelers on hand, the expo will be entertaining for the novice and experienced modeler alike. Last year over 5,000 people attended the show.

Kids and teens 18 years old and under who are in Boy Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, Jr. ROTC, Navy Sea Cadets or related organizations and in uniform are admitted free.

Expo hours are Friday, Jan. 9, Noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Discounted Advance Tickets and Multi-Day Passes are available. Children under 6 are free when accompanied by adult. For ticket or other event information, call 800-I-FLY-AMA x272 or visit http://www.modelaircraft.org.

About Academy of Model Aeronautics

Founded in 1936, the non-profit Academy of Model Aeronautics is the world's largest model aviation association, representing a membership of more than 150,000 for the purpose of promotion, development, education, advancement, and safeguarding of modeling activities.

Academy of Model Aeronautics is the voice of its membership, providing liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Communications Commission and other government agencies. Academy of Model Aeronautics also works with local governments, zoning boards, and parks departments to promote the interests of local chartered clubs.

Academy of Model Aeronautics seeks to introduce young men and women to the art and craft of aeromodeling. Through an active educational outreach program, Academy of Model Aeronautics supports teachers and community-based organizations who wish to infuse topics in math, science, and technology with aviation activities. In addition, each year Academy of Model Aeronautics presents Charles H. Grant Scholarships to exceptional students who are active in their communities and in modeling.

Since 1970 the Academy of Model Aeronautics has awarded $1 million in scholarships to hundreds of students to study aerospace design and engineering and other aviation related fields.

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