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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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Lacey-Kerr Memorial Covering Help Lacey-Kerr Memorial This is a late contest, held at Wawaywanda which is in the grip of large dried out corn fields on three sides and a row of large trees along both sides of the Wallkill river to the east. Saturday it was blowing hard up the field from the south and all flying was rolled to Sunday. On Sunday the...

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This weekend at Lost Hills Message from Mike 44th Annual Sierra Cup Kotuku CUP 2021 Sympo This weekend at Lost Hills Starting with  F1E tomorrow Temp and Wind forecasts look good   Message from Mike Hi Sportsman, Just thought I'd discuss the upcoming Sierra Cup generally with some thoughts on Covid protocol. I will be getting to Lost Hills Wednesday morning prior to our first...

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First Annual United States NFFS Youth Postal Contest!!! Dave Lacey/Tom Kerr Memorial First Annual United States NFFS Youth Postal Contest!!! You do NOT need to be a NFFS member to participate. (Ages up to 18 years old) Competition Rules: Any catapult launch glider design and size. 6 flights with 60 second maxes. In the case of 6 maxes the competitor must continue until they drop...

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California Contest Clarification 50 plus at 50th USFFC California Contest Clarification There has been a little confusion about FAI Free Flight contests in California. Traditionally there are 2 major FAI Free Flight World Cup events in California, The Sierra Cup in October and the MaxMen International in February.  Here is the status October There are no  World Cup contests this year …and travelling to Lost...

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Recruiting is more important ? Harvest Classic 2020, Wawaywanda NY Huron Cup Recruiting is more important ? From:Ross Jahnke Gil's Request and Mike's Response, Who really knows precisely when the ring slides free of the tow-hook, or when a finger last grazes the motor tube? Who really sees when the model first touches a blade of grass? Let's find 5 more F1C flyers before the...