Wings Across America 2008

Wings Across America 2008 (WAA-08) was a group of model airplane enthusiasts that flew a battery-powered radio-controlled aircraft (RC), designated as a park flyer, in all 48 contiguous United States with hopes to make all 50, if Alaska and Hawaii could be reached.

Frank is an avid RC pilot, USAF veteran and AMA contest director who volunteers his free time to help promote the sport/hobby of radio controlled flying.

Frank used the internet RC forums and emailed Academy of Model Aeronautics[1] chartered clubs in search of volunteers willing to help the project come to fruition.

In the end, the model airplane flew in all 48 states and covered a distance of over 30,000 miles.The WAA-08 Pilots MapThe WAA-08 Completed Pilots Map It ended its journey at the home field in eastern Virginia 5 years, 145 days, 21 hours and 50 minutes [2] after it made its maiden flight.

With Bill's help, Horizon Hobby agreed to donate their newest high-tech radio control system to go along with the plane.

Use the link to reference WAA-08's outstanding museum display, Pilot's Log Book entries, and more info about the adventure.

Western States Electric Fly June 11, 2010 Founded in 1936, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is the world's largest sport aviation organization, representing a membership of more than 150,000 for the purpose of promotion, development, education, advancement, and safeguarding of modeling activities.