Free Flighters, I am writing to keep you informed about the recent proposal involving the potential sale of the Academy of Model Aeronautics property in Muncie, Indiana. From our limited knowledge the proposal would sell the NATS flying field, AMA HQ and the museum to be used for a data center. Importantly the executive committee has signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). An NDA is...
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Art Ellis From Andrew Barron Dear Free Flight Friends, I am sharing the sad news of the passing of Art Ellis on June 2. He is greatly missed. TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR ELLIS (April 29, 1949 to June 2, 2026) Art was a hugely impactful educator and sportsman. First we are inspired by his early years in football, competitive sailing and sailing instrumentation from the 1960s...
20-20 Hind sight Altimer section All locked up – in the past? Fun meter pegged What the other guys do In The Press Finally 20-20 Hind sight In reading the reports of a couple important F1Q event on FB it seems they were able to avoid the dreaded altimer flyoff by tweaking of the energy allocation to reduce performance to suit the field and conditions. ...
Great You need to leap Lock it all up Alt Action Flying Electrons North American Cup Kiwi Cup Isaacson Winter in October Classic Kiwi Cup F1E Altimter section Great From:gary pope Great editorial Rog, you left me wanting more. Cheers You need to leap From: gliderbohm Roger, As usual, the thinking in your editorial is clear, smart, and wise. I think you are spot on. ...
We have reached tipping point, when we will cross the chasm? Rocky Mountain FF Champs 2021 Altitude ...is not everything Addressing the Dilemma Home by noon Good News We have reached tipping point, when we will cross the chasm? Editorial (with acknowledgements to Malcolm Gladwell and Geoffrey Moore, authors of two classic business and beyond books). With FAI Free Flight we have reached a Tipping...
All the best Pre-Flyoff Flight to the ground Duration is the Target Altimeter Flyoffs Leonard "Len" Kendy All the best From:Michael Achterberg Congratulations Hank! Happy Bday. Thermals, Michael Pre-Flyoff From:Charles Markos The longest flight wins! Ackery's wish is already in place at some FAI competitions. It is simple. No max for the first round...timed to OOS or to the ground. First round flight time...
Hall of Fame Member Henry "Hank" Cole Turns the Century Mark! 50 km and missed the water Altitude, or duration and ... Hall of Fame Member Henry "Hank" Cole Turns the Century Mark! From:Fred Terzian Legendary Oakland Cloud Duster member Hank Cole turns 100 today (August 19th)! We have had the honor of seeing Hank at regular Cloud Duster lunch meetings in Redwood City along...