Indoor Flying International, 7 issues Indoor News, 41 issues Jørgen Korsgaard, World Championship F1D Indoor Models, 1986 NFFS Free Flight Library
From Bob Hanford – Bill Vanderbeek, sponsor for the One-Design event since its inception, thought it had run its course. Then Bob Sowder saw a picture of Bruce Hannah's Monks design, and asked if he could send the plans for it to him and Mark Vancil (Retro R/C) to possibly kit the design. A poll was sent out among active NATS participants, and enough responded...
San Valeers Contest Report San Valeers Annual The SanValeers Annual was very well attended event and the report was sent on to us. Contest report for the San Valeers 76th spring Annual & 42st 7th rounder held April 24-27, 2025 Similar to last year our contest started on a Thursday and ended on a Sunday but we also had some F1E flyers...
Andre Schandel passed away May the 2nd Andre Schandel passed away May the 2nd From: Marc MARILIER Hello Roger, I just heard from the newspaper and the French modelist network that the well know Andre Schandel passed away May the 2nd, he was 90 years old. He was retired from being a public school director and was also at a high grade in reservist...
Matt Gewain 1983 F1A World Champ Passing of Matt Gewain From: Ed Carroll Roger, I just heard from Matt Gewain's wife that he passed away April 26th. His wish was to have his ashes scattered at the Lost Hills field. Matt and I became quite close friends in the last few years. He helped me prepare for the team selection in 2016 by helping me with...
Flying beyond visual line of sight Hatschek International Challenge Fab Feb 2026 Flying beyond visual line of sight From: Chuck Etherington Flying beyond visual line of sight Before we get too wrapped up in this, let's put Free flight more into perspective. Besides being a full-scale pilot, I worked in the aeronautical navigation industry for 30 years, and much of it was dealing with...
Reply to SEN 3329 Reply to rules and Champs From: John Carter Re the model beyond line of unaided sight for the UK at least which I understand was a leader in establishing the international rules . A remote pilot (you the launcher flyer ) must retain line of sight .So it's nothing to do with the timekeeper ?? Remember you the remote pilot...