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...
SEN 2500 - 1 Larry was first SEN 2500 – 2 USA Team Selections Finals Thanks SEN Subscriber Information SEN 2500 Firstly we thought we should have some thing special for a a SEN with a double zero number … maybe we did , it depends on your point of view. We did however make a calendar mistake in talking about Fab Feb, this was...
The Big Picture L'Equipe de France Dino Observes How was the seven on day2 ? Looking for a F1C model Fab Feb Flash The Big Picture From: Ross Jahnke I didn't fly in the recent team selection contests but I participated as Don Chesson's helper and as a timer. Yes the team selection process has flaws, but no process, tested or hypothetical, won't. Everyone flying...
Ike wisdom Highest not always best Free Flight Quarterly #69 for October 2018 has appeared Finals with 5 thermal rounds "After the finals there are 9 happy guys and 90 who want to change the selection rules" Bob Isaccson many years ago – this is one thing that has not changed Highest not always best At the recent USA Team Selection event in what was...
Sierra Results The combined team flyer Sierra Cup Results Mike McKeever CD F1A FAI Number Rnd1 Rnd2 Rnd3 Rnd4 Rnd5 Rnd6 Rnd7 FO1 FO2 FO3 TOTAL 1 Rene Limberger USA716363 240 180 180 180 180 180 180 300 420 452 2492 2 Jes Nyhegn DEN2242 240 180 180 180 180 180 180 300 420 374 2414 3 Enes Pecenkovic BIHF120 240 180 180 180 180 ...
4 second observations Thanks from Oz Who's on Your Team Fab Feb 2019 Update 4 second observations From:Daryl Perkins 4 second engine run at the finals. As a timer and observer at the finals this year I found that with a future installation requirement of electronic timers and RDT required now, most of the flyers are already using electronics, there is a consistency of engine...