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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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On About Time Oh and one last thing   On About Time From Terry Kerger Good information re "About Time Project" I see you mentioned noncertified on board electronic timer flight recording capabilities. Basically, implying since they are not certified, their data should be discredited. Possibly upsetting Russian glider flyers and F1C flyers using Sidus timers. Delicate situation now that Russian is banned from FAI community,...

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About Time Report Accelerometer Notes   About Time Report The object of the About Time project is to investigate automated flight timing using an onboard flight recorder.  The current certified flight recorders were originally intended to be altimeters but they accurately record altitude and time. The reason for doing this is because it is becoming increasingly difficult to run a major FAI Free Flight event...

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Bear and Moose cup About Time   Bear and Moose cup From Per Findahl Hi ! If you like to follow Moose cup and Bear cup this Friday and Saturday you can follow the links. Scores and live-streaming. https://lennokkipojat.fi/index.php/x/results https://lennokkipojat.fi/index.php/x/results Per Findahl NFFS SCAT E News - About Time From Richard Wegener Hi - I'm not sure if this is the place to post a question/comment for...

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Isaacson Winter Classic Results Upcoming CIAM Meeting On Regimenting Q - Mark 2 Time and Time Again   Isaacson Winter Classic Results From:  Glenn Schneider Isaacson Winter Classic  February 10 11 12    Lost Hills CA last Fab Feb Results Our numbers were limited probably out of fear of mud from the recent rains and competition from the Super Bowl and the Kiwi World Cup. ...

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USA Jr FAI FF Team Selection Standings. Time after Time   USA Jr FAI FF Team Selection Standings From: Jim Parker Feb Feb had a great junior flyer turn out, 18 in total with 7 from the USA. There is one more contest to complete the USA Jr FF team selection contest calendar (SCAT Annual, March 16-17). In addition to the score system represented below,...