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...
AmCup Report Post Script Arizona FF Championships AmCup Report Post Script From: Jim Parker The results of the 2025 Patterson contest only changed the top five ranking in one event. Ben Tarcher's F1Q win moved him into second place. There is a significant change that needs to be pointed out, it was in SEN 3391, Nov.16, 2025. Two Texas contests that were cancelled due...
Texas Contest Info update Patterson Results Texas Contest Info update From: Faust Parker The Texas Cloud Climbers Spence Memorial contest scheduled for December 6-7 at Hamilton Municipal Airport will now be three contests. We will have the twice postponed Spring Cup (CD Julie Parker) on Dec 5-6 followed by the Spence Memorial (CD Dave Bevan) Dec. 7-8. These are Texas Cup, Americas Cup and...
It is almost 15 November Stuff for SEN It is almost 15 November ... so what ? From: the editor This is a note for people applying for World Cup Sanctions, there is a change in process this year! You will have an AMS encounter. This is something I should have written a couple of weeks back. The 15 November is the date by...
Looking for Arend Borst The Tui is Looking to fly to AZ Looking for Arend Borst From: Harry at the Sympo I am trying to contact Arend Borst. He submitted an excellent article for the 2025 NFFS Symposium, but his contact information has been misplaced. Does anyone know his e-mail address or phone number? If so, please contact [email protected]. Thanks, Harry The Tui is...
America's Cup Update This Weekend America's Cup Update From : Jim Parker My apologies for the lateness of this report, it will likely not make it out on SEN before the Dual Club Contest (I'll refer to the FAI portion as the Patterson). I have had several inquiries on some events and answered them individually. There is sufficient time to plan for the AZ Champs....