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About The Greater Southwest Aero Modelers Club

 The Greater Southwest Aero Modelers, Inc. is a nonprofit organization. Membership is nondiscriminatory and open to anyone who agrees to abide by Club By-Laws. A condition of membership, for insurance purposes, is current affiliation with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). The address of the GSWAM flying facility is 6903 Randol Mill Rd, Fort Worth, TX.

The Greater Southwest Aero Modeler's of Ft. Worth, TX Club is a model aircraft/helicopter club established in 1972.  We are proud to be a diverse group of area residents having seasoned flyers through beginners of all ages.  Interests include R/C sport flying, scale, combat, pylon, electrics, helicopters, gliders and control line aircraft.

Club membership allows use of the club flying field: 500 feet by 75 feet of golf green quality grass runway, 150 feet of covered area with tables for setting up equipment, water fountain, electricity, soft drink machine, and concession area. Membership Application

 Flight instruction for inexperienced modelers is provided free of charge, In addition, beginners can receive advice on preparing and flying their first aircraft. This club is known for its well-developed training program with many experienced members tested and qualified to be flight instructors. The social nature of the club insures advice on model selection, construction, engine and radio setup, and trimming. See Flight Instruction page.

 Scheduled events throughout the year insure opportunities for fun, light hearted competition and community involvement.

 Monthly meetings give members an opportunity to display their latest aircraft, building techniques, and plan future events. Programs on a wide variety of model aeronautic related subjects are scheduled for most meetings.

A Monthly Newsletter is sent to all members with updates on club activities.

Field Location: 6903 Randol Mill Rd, Fort Worth, TX is 2 exits north of US highway 30, on the north side of RandolMill Road, 0.4 mile east of loop 820 Fort Worth, Texas 76112. Visitors are always welcome whenever the gate is unlocked. N 32°46.895’ W 97°

 Meeting time and locations: Regular Club business meetings are held at 7:30 P.M. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Mcdonalds restaurant located at 450 Grapevine Hwy in Hurst, TX.

Membership in the Academy of Model Aeronautics is a requirement for membership in the club.

AMA Membership Costs:

  • Age 19-65 - $58
  • 65 & over - $48
  • Under 19 - Free or $15 with magazine
  • Additional family members - $30

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Yearly dues for membership in the club is $100.00, Senior Members $50.00, which includes all club benefits. New members joining during t he first year shall pay an additional $50.00 initiation fee.

 

Club Contacts:

President:

Tim Lovett

608-503-6529

Vice President:

Lee Rice

817-431-5408

Secretary/Webmaster:

Sonny Coleman

214-415-1921

Treasurer:

Tom Russell

817-457-3236

Newsletter Editor:

Roy Baker

817-545-4031

 
 
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