Academy Of Model Aeronautics 2009 Expo Coming To Ontario, CA

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, CA.

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, January 9, Noon to 6 pm, Saturday, January 10, 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, January 11, 10 am to 4 pm. Discounted Advance Tickets and Multi-Day Passes are available, and children under 6 are free when accompanied by adult.

FMI: www.modelaircraft.org