Let the Show Begin
AS THIS IS being written, about 400 men, women, and children are involved in Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Air Show Teams (ASTs). There are 38 teams that put on more than 440 shows for 3.6 million people a year. If you are concerned that your local club and the AMA are not growing as fast as they could, look into an AST. If you are a hobby shop owner who would like to increase your customer base, check into getting a team to your town to put on a show. The AST program's purpose is to expose the general public to the joys of model aviation. AMA ASTs put on well-planned, entertaining air shows.
