AAGMC
American Airlines Gas Model Club
Community of Pilots Flying Since 1938

Welcome to AAGMC Model Airplane Club

Established in 1938, AAGMC is one of the oldest model aircraft clubs around. We offer a diverse R/C flying experience for all skill levels. Join us for a safe and enjoyable flying adventure at our Lodi, OH, field or one of our other sites here in NE Ohio.

Come join us at our Lodi, OH flying field or any of our 3 other slope flying sites. Membership in the American Airlines Gas Model Club is open to all AMA members, and the 2025 dues are $100 for adults. Junior (18 and younger) memberships are $20 per year, with the first year free if an adult family member is also a member.

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Explore Your Passion

We are a club composed of many different interests in R/C aviation. AAGMC member interests include powered ships, sailplanes, DLG, combat, 3D, indoor flight, slope, helicopters, and even drones! We cater to beginners and experts alike, fostering a supportive environment for all enthusiasts of R/C model aviation.

More than Just an RC Flying Club

Join us for a diverse range of RC flying experiences and activities at AAGMC.

Meetings & Membership

The American Airlines Gas Model Club meetings are held on the first Friday of each month from October through May. Meetings are held in the North Community Room of the Busch Funeral Home at 7501 Ridge Rd, Parma, OH, in the North lower level meeting room facing West towards Ridge Road.

Our next regular club meeting will be on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. AAGMC welcomes both members and visitors at all regular meetings.

AAGMC annual dues are $100 for adults and are open to all Academy of Model Aeronautics members. You can learn more about the AMA at: https://join.modelaircraft.org While there are many valuable benefits to belonging to the AMA, the primary benefit is $2,500,000 in personal liability insurance coverage, protecting you from claims made against you for personal injury or property damage.

History

The American Airlines Gas Model Club is one of the oldest flying clubs in Ohio. It was formed in 1938 and is still very active today with 4 active flying sites here in Northeast Ohio. One for powered aircraft and sailplanes (See map below or Google: AAGMC Lodi) on Rodgers Rd. Lodi, OH, and 3 more slope soaring sites whose use is dependent on wind direction, speed, and weather conditions.

Our Lodi field is situated on a private airstrip (MCR Airport) which is 2600' long. We keep about 400' of the runway at mid-point well rolled and cut very short. Full-scale airplanes are welcome to visit. You can call Art Ritchie at 440-570-2835 for more information, field conditions, and procedures. When modelers are present, we recommend flying a couple of 360s south of the runway to give everyone time to land and get out of the way. We have a mowed parking area just east of the pits by the windsock.

Flying Locations

Join us at our primary Lodi, OH flying field or any of our three slope flying sites for an enjoyable RC flying experience.

Address

8205 Rodgers Rd, Lodi, OH flying field

Hours

Daily: As weather permits!

Click here to see maps to all of our flying locations.