Last updated June 2009

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The Aurora Model Aircraft Club is dedicated to the sport of model aviation and it is an incorporated, not for profit organization in the Province of Ontario. Founded in 1971 by a small group of aero model enthusiasts, the club is sanctioned by the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada. The membership endorses safety, radio control flight instruction and community involvement.

Latest Club News: June 2009:

Rain Dampens "Come Fly With Us" event:

This year's "Come Fly with Us" event was dampened by a continuous rain that forced us to abandon our airshow schedule, but we did manage to get some flying in. Those guests that did attend were able to take advanatege of the breaks in the weather to get some flying instruction on the club's trainers. For those who were unable to attend, we encourage you to come and visit us any Wednesday evening for free introductory flights, or contact us if you require more information.

UPDATE: Because we know there were many more that wanted to attend but were held back by the weather, we will host another open house to allow the general public to "Come Fly With Us" at our next event, our annual club FunFly. The funfly will be held on Staurday July 18. The public is invited to come and watch the events at the funfly and also get a chance to fly one of our club trainers! See you there! .

AMAC FunFly and "Come Fly With Us": July 18

FAQ:

Q: How much does it cost to get an airplane?
A: basic package of Engine, Radio and Airplane starts at about $300 and up. The Engine and Radio can be reused indefinitely and can be transferred to another airplane, so once you have the engine and radio, a new plane can be purchased for about $100.

Q: Now that I have a plane, what is it going to cost me to join your club?
A: Membership fees are reasonable. Open membership is $60 per year. Seniors are $30 and Junior members are $10. All members must also purchase insurance through our governing body, the Model Aviation Authority of Canada(MAAC) http://www.maac.ca/ . Annual MAAC insurance is $75 for adults and $10 for juniors.

Q: I am a beginner and I need flying lessons. How much will that cost me?
A: Other than your membership and insurance fees (above) there are no additional costs. Flying lessons are FREE for as long as you need them.

Q: How old do you have to be to start flying?
A: There is no age limit to participate in this enjoyable hobby. Pilots can be any age. Presently, our oldest member is 85 years old and our youngest winged member was 8 years old when he got his wings.