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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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Indoor - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wBhMys2rkw69Tyo-YCDWYa0yOhZkxh2pohGSAMY0aIw/edit?gid=1194412114#gid=1194412114 Outdoor - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT4WDXQ4BQh_bS_ShEvCzMyiwxmE81WVfoVmX70cvPlzDN1nbVMu1sBJ7K87K_upD3mR2mYNNWalF6o/pubhtml?gid=379879557&single=true
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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...
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Perspective Unintended consequences Perspective From : Per Findahl Hi ! As I saw my name in the comments for the "Falling down launches" I just want to give my opinion on this matter and some more. What we often see in proposals is that often all background is based on OPINIONS, not FACTS. I really don’t like this approach, this is the way why we end...
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Canadian Extras Jama drop, Jama flop and the Kamikaze launch. Free Flight Quarterly #78 has appeared Fall or Stand Flopping, Dropping or Not Canadian Extras From:Gene Ulm Dear Canadian Team: I want in on this! Gene Ulm Editor’s comment: Gene’s one liner was in response to the article written by “the Canadian Team member” who described all additional support that they were planning on giving...
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SEN Who or What Puzzled on FAI Rule proposal Southwest Regionals in Eloy, Arizona Maxmen 2021 F1A: large catapult launched gliders F1A – Last Man Standing SEN Who or What Normally at this time of the year we publish a reminder or confirmation of who we are or … But this year we will leave that to a later issue and talk about more about...
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2021 North American Cup 2021 To Fall or Stand Did you call ? or fall ? Timing the F1A Rule proposal Head Banging 2021 This is the first SEN for 2021. Great and better New Year to all. North American Cup Date: Sunday, February 14th 2021 Place: Bissonette Mirage Field, Lost Hills, CA USA Events: Individual F1A, F1B, F1C, F1P & F1Q Entry Fees: $30.00 for all...
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F1A safety On F1A proposal The Jama Flop What is a Launching Device Lorbiecki Roll F1A safety by Jama Danier Spectacular altitudes attained by high energy launching are amazing and exciting to watch! Models and tow lines have become much stronger and extra height is achieved by a combination of athletic ability and the launching techniques utilizing the launcher’s body weight at the instant of releasing the line. The fliers using it end up tumbling/rolling forwards,...