The Academy of Model Aeronautics is the national level association of modelers.
The Oconee Eagles is AMA charter club #3739.
The AMA provides liability insurance for flying activities, a monthly magazine,
and an outstanding website.
AMA
This area is not as far back in the sticks as you thought.
Tripple Tree Aerodrome, less than a 2 hour drive from here,
hosts major national level events such as the Joe Nall fly-in.
Tripple Tree
Another major event close to us is the Southeastearn Model Show (the worlds largest model airplane flea market),
held in March each year in Perry, Ga.
Perry Show