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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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Selling F1A & set of wings 20 second rule-please keep it! The carbon Wing and one more Selling F1A & set of wings Mike Thompson For Sale: Stamov long model single servo, covered with clear micafilm. Has about 40 flights, excellent shape. Asking $1,000. Also, have a set of Stamov short wings for sale covered with white icarex. Asking $400. Email is [email protected]. 20 second rule-please...

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  Joachim Löffler 20 or Not ? 20 sec rule Stepan’s Wings     Joachim Löffler From FB Sad news for all free flight pilots, on Friday has died Joachim Löffler (GER). We mourn for a big model pilot who became 76 years old. His funeral taks plase on the 12th of April in Kröbeln, Germany. Michael Jäckel Joachim Löffler  was a regular F1B  participant...

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The 20-second rule 20 seconds = Risk vs Reward Stefanchuk's new wings Stepan on   Stefanchuk's new wings ATTENTION F1E FLYERS The 20-second rule From: aram schlosberg There are a number of CIAM proposals from European countries (whom attend the CIAM meeting in late April) to abolish the 20-second attempt rule across the board. The impetus stems the concern about its “misuse” – a quick RDT...

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CIAM Meeting Agenda Message to USA FAI flyers CIAM Meeting Agenda The Agenda contain the rules changes proposals . They are on the FAI Web site. http://www.fai.org/ciam-documents On this page go to the Meeting – click Then 2017 – click Then PlenaryMeeting - Lausanne (SUI), 28-29 April 2017 – click Then CIAM 2017 Plenary Meeting - Agenda Or just enter   http://www.fai.org/downloads/ciam/CIAM_2017_Plenary_Agendaand the document will be...

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George Schroedter Two tier F1C The German EL proposal (in: SEN 2283) The Polish World Cup Hosting Limitation proposal  Want to buy –teen torque George Schroedter From: Marty Schroedter On Tuesday March 21 my father passed away from complications of a compression fracture in his back at the age of 89. Some of you may remember him as the owner of Champion Model Products. This was...