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...
Fab Feb Friday sign up Stamov tailbooms for sale The FAI ID Check login Fab Feb Friday sign up The Fab Feb sign up (and pay up) will be at the Lost Hills Community Center from 9:30 on Friday 7 Feb. The sign up will close at 4 PM . If you have are arriving later in the week you can sign up at...
World Cup, FAI ID not FAI License and AMA membership Lindy’s Letter World Cup, FAI ID not FAI License and AMA membership Firstly Ian Kaynes in the latest FFn has a review of the 2019 World Cup season. One notable item is that the number of entrants overall is not falling off, probably because even though there are maybe less people flying, those who are...
Looking for Photos of Tom Hutchinson Straight from the North Pole Tracker system for sale LH Weather Looking for Photos of Tom Hutchinson From:Jim Lueken Hello everybody, I’m looking for pictures of American modeler Tom Hutchinson. If any one can help it would be much appreciated. Please contact me at [email protected]. Thanks, Jim Straight from the North Pole From: tony mathews Canadians are 1st on...
2019 Am Cup Awards, 2020 Banquet – at the Fab Feb MaxMen Pole positions Fab Feb update In the press 2019 Am Cup Awards, 2020 Banquet – at the Fab Feb Saturday, Jan 15, 2020 Lost Hill Recreation North Center at Wonderful Park, Lost Hills CA Doors open for drinks (included in banquet) at 6:30. Eat at 7:30. Awards at 8:30 Sign up via Fab...
SWR LH The 2020 FAI Southwest Regionals Model Airplane Championships The first America’s Cup contest of 2020, the FAI SWR, was held on January 18 and 19 in Eloy, Arizona. The weather was nearly perfect, just a few clouds but also all blue skies. The temperature in the mornings was 33°F (1°C) but then warmed up to about 72°F (22°C) both days. The wind started...