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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...
2026 nats scores
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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Launching Slots in F1B Launching Slots in F1B From: Aram Schlosberg Piggybacking is inherent in the FAI static events (B, C and Q). A-flyers must spread out not to line tangle and can tow far away from the flight line. The first flyer that launches risks launching into poor air, the followers of being late or having a collision. When the wind/drift is slanted...
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October 18,19 for Skyscraper Harvest Classic and Dave Lacey - Tom Kerr Memorial October 18,19 for Skyscraper Harvest Classic and Dave Lacey - Tom Kerr Memorial From: Andrew Barron Dear Free Flight Friends, Due to the number of freshly planted sod segments in the main section of our field in Wawayanda, NY, it is decided to postpone the Harvest Classic meet which was scheduled for Sept 27-28...
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AmCup Sept 2025 Report and Scores We are not the only ones AmCup Sept 2025 Report and Scores From: Jim Parker The USA-Canadian FAI Season is flying strong. 23 of the scheduled 33 AmCup contests are complete. Still too early to make confident predictions. While low in the standings now, there are plenty of good three score competitors that can move up with another...
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Answer to Mike Woodhouse proposal Changes in Rubber or other Elements in F1 ABCQ On F1B's excessive performance Answer to Mike Woodhouse proposal From: Urs Schaller I have read with attention Mike's suggestion about a rule change, making it more difficult to pick good air. In general, I agree with Mike's approach, reducing rubber weight will influence very marginal the number of competitors reaching...
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The 46th Annual MMM 14-Round Contest Want to Buy: Spare tailboom for Vasi Beschansyy F1A The future of F!B PATTERSON MEMORIAL The 46th Annual MMM 14-Round Contest From: Pete McQuade and John McGrath, CDs Denver, July 12-13, 2025 Good weather, great competition, and visits with old friends combined to make this a very nice contest. Turnout was lower than in recent years—but for good...