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

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

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

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

Kids and teens 18 years old and under who are in Boy Scouts, Civil AirPatrol, Jr. ROTC, Navy Sea Cadets or related organizations and in uniform areadmitted 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. Childrenunder 6 are free when accompanied by adult. For ticket or other eventinformation, 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 theworld's largest model aviation association, representing a membership of morethan 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, providingliaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal CommunicationsCommission and other government agencies. Academy of Model Aeronautics alsoworks with local governments, zoning boards, and parks departments to promotethe interests of local chartered clubs.

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

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

Contact: Maya Ellman JWalcher Communications 619-295-7140 maya@jwalcher.comSOURCE Academy of Model Aeronautics