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Effective 9/8/10These publications cover all aspects of indoor and outdoor free flight, plus theory and practice. Also included are members of the Hall of Fame, and the outstanding models of the year. Average 200 pages.
2000 - $15 2002 - $15 2004 - $15 2005 - $25 2006 - $25 2007 - $30 2008 - $30 2009 - $35 2010 - $35
(We purchase old Sympos in good condition. Payment is $5 per copy plus shipping charges to Albany, OR. When old Sympos become available, they are advertised and sold for $10)
Complete listing of all Symposia contents
Edited by Ralph Knight and GR Nolin. We have a ten new copies of this historic book.
Edited by Carl Bakay. With 91 pages of text, plans, pictures,how-to-do-it hints and Nakashima cartoons, this is a worthy successor to the 1987-89 Winning Indoor Designs book.
The 2010 forum is available from NFFS. The books are printed in the USA via special arrangements with BMFA. They contain all of the information, photos and illustrations contained in the original British version but on 8 1/2 x 11 pages. Spiral bound, 90 pages.
This Report includes the papers presented at the twenty-sixth
BMFA Free Flight Forum, held at the Barcelo Island Hotel, Hinckley
on November 22nd 2009 and chaired by Mike Evatt.
All About Flying F1A with a Circle Tow Hook - Per Findahl,
A Bodger's Approach to SLOP - Dave Limbert,
The Important Aspects of Successful FF Scale Models - Andy Hewitt,
Testing Coupe Motors - Peter Hall,
More Classes or Fewer, Separate or Combined? - Chris Strachan,
Controlling Electric Motors for Free Flight - Trevor Grey,
Machining an F1J Front End - Simon Dixon,
F1 Q - A Power Flyer's Approach - Tony Shepherd,
Different Ways with D-Boxes - Trevor Grey,
50 Gram Open Rubber - John O'Donnell,
CADCAM for Aeromodelling - Leon Cole,
2009 Models of the Year,
Previous Forum Reports
$25
The 2009 forum is available from NFFS. The books are printed in the USA via special arrangements with BMFA. They contain all of the information, photos and illustrations contained in the original British version but on 8 1/2 x 11 pages. Books are spiral bound for ease of use. 84 pages.
The papers in this Report were presented at the twenty-fifth BMFA Free Flight Forum, held at the Holiday Inn, Coventry on November 23rd 2008 and chaired by Mike Evatt.
The 'Torqueback' Trimming System by Roger Wilkes
Free Flight Rubber-Powered Scale Models by Lindsey Smith
Brushing Up - Brushless Motors by Trevor Grey
Balsa and Carbon Rod Structures by Roger Wilkes
Free Flight European Championships 2008: The Team Manager's Thoughts by Mike Woodhouse
Sharing Flying Sites with General Aviation by Chris Strachan
A Brief Look at Contest Entry Trends Over the Last 20 Years by Phil Ball
Rohacell D-Boxes by Mark Croome, Production of Carbon F1C and F1J Booms by Ray Monks
RCDT - the Policy by Trevor Grey
How to Push the Button - Practical RCDT by Chris Edge
Producing Carbon-Capped Ribs on a Lathe-Powered Saw Table by Phil Ball
Laser Cutting and CAD for Model Airplane Components by Leon Cole
This Year's Forum Report Contributors
Previous Forum Reports
$25
The FF Forum is the British version of the NFFS Symposium. This book has been printed in the USA but has the complete contents of the British version. 105 pages. Spiral bound for ease of use.
The papers in this Report were presented at the twenty-fourth BMFA Free Flight Forum, held at the Holiday Inn, Coventry on November 25th 2007 and chaired by Mike Evatt.
Beyond Rubber Stretch Testing by Peter King
Indoor Wood Selection by Bob Bailey
Measuring Success by Mike Woodhouse
Review of the 2007 BMFA and Combined Rubber Contest Season by Phill Ball
Small Rubber Models as an Intro to Free Flight by Chris Strachan
The Lottery of Winning by George Seyfang
Aborted Launch Solutions by Chris Edge
Lutz Schramm's F1 D (Carbon and Kevlar Propeller Outlines) by Nick Aikman
Transportable Wind Tunnels by George Seyfang
Comments on Thermal Picking and Related Matters in Odessa ' 07 by Alan Jack
Balsa for Indoor Models by Mark Benns
The Zombie Flight Profiler: Advanced Motor Control for Electric Free Flight by Jonathon Crossley
Thoughts on Safety by Manny Williamson
Electronic Timers by Roger Morrell
Previous Forum Reports
$20
The 2008-2010 version #11 rules book complete with Nostalgia Rubber and Classic Towline rules plus updated list of eligible engines. Eligible models list is included and and up-to-date as of December, 2008.
$1.50 postage
The NFFS has recently adopted the Vintage FAI Event as a provisional event. Rules were adopted Jan. 1, 2010. Copies of these rules plus the plastic laminated CD card.
$1 postage
Assorted back issues of the NFFS Digests are available. Our choice for the assortment.
R ecent copies available as well by request.
$1 each
NFFS has now available 797 plans for free flight models of all kinds. This catalog contains a listing of all of them and comes with an order form. Combine with another order and skip the postage costs.
$1.50 postage.
Each pin has the NFFS Bird Insignia in blue against a white background. Pin is about 1.25” high and has a tie-tack style back. - out of stock
3 for $10.00
Postage is $1.50 for each order (up to 4 pins).
We have a bunch of waterslide decals suitable for placement on the wing, tail or fin of any free flight model plus the decal would look spiffy on your flight box or car window. Each sheet has two decals, one is 2” tall andthe other is 3.5” tall. Blue on white.
10 for $6.00
Postage for 1 to 10 is $1.50.
Videos/DVDs
Building and Flying an Indoor Model Airplane
The goal of this DVD is to introduce beginners, age 12 and up, with no previous experience, to free flight in a way that enhances their chances of success. The vehicle for this is a rubber powered indoor model conforming to the 2009-2010 rules for the Science Olympiad “Wright Stuff” event.
Mark Allison, the designer and instructor in this DVD, is both an experienced modeler and a teacher who works with youngsters in building and flying free flight models. He teaches model building classes to newcomers ranging in age from 12 years through adult.
The NFFS and the NFFS Foundation hopes to involve as many young people, parents and other adults as possible in free flight The DVD is a first step in long term effort.
15.95
1. Model And Terminology
2. Tools
3. Weighing and selecting balsa wood
4. Shaping balsa wood
5. Ribs and Small parts
6. Wing spars
7. Fuselage
8. Tail boom
9. Building board
10. Building end plates
11. Building the stabilizer
12. Building the wing
13. Building the tail boom
14. Propeller
15. Rear motor hook
16 Covering end plates
17. Covering the wing.
18. Assembling the wing
19. Assembling the tail boom
20. Alternate stabilizer
21. Rubber motors
22. Center of gravity
23. Winding
24. Flight log
25. Helicopters
26. Flying
27. Flight Footage
This 60 minute video by Bob Johannes shows step by step building and trimming tips for Catapult and Hand Launch Gliders. Much good stuff. Specify VHS or DVD
A 45 minute introduction to all forms of free flight with excellent video and sound. Suitable for clubs and showing to community groups. Available in VHS only.
This 4 hour video is also by Bob Johannes and covers everything from building to trimming a power model for competition. The sound quality is not pristine, but there are plenty of building and flying tips even for the expert. Available only as a DVD
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NFFS Publications ServicesBob Stalick
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For all publications and videos shipped in the USA, the cost via Priority Mail is $5.00 per package. In most cases, two book copies or DVDs can be shipped in the same package for the same price. Call or email for details or other shipping arrangements. Unless you specify, orders will be send Priority Mail or Media Mail (our choice).
International
Most countries accept Global Priority Mail. The cost for one or two publications sent Global is now $14.00 ($12.00 to Canada or Mexico). For surface mail or other airmail, the prices vary according to weight, size and location. Please contact by email to determine shipping before ordering (or enclose excess funding, and I will return amount not used in either USA funds or NFFS merchandise).
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