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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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John Clapp MMM14 R John Clapp John Clapp passed away on the 14 of this month. For us modellers, John is most remembered as being the owner of FAI Model Supply that provided us with the rubber for our models and other modeling supplies. John stabilized the rubber supply by improving the working relations with "the Rubber Factory" and used his scientific and engineering background...
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Special USA NATS YOUTH ACTIVITIES! Nats are at Special USA NATS YOUTH ACTIVITIES! From: GTS [email protected] Sunday 3pm (July 16) - "Cadet" Catapult Glider build at the outdoor Pavilion Monday after awards (July 17) - Catapult Glider Contest at Hines Hill Tuesday after awards (July 18) - FUN FLY at the outdoor Pavilion All activities are FREE and sponsored by GTS. Please invite friends and relatives....
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Hatschek International Challenge and More Give Credit Hatschek International Challenge May 20-21 From Andrew Barron Dear Free Flight Friends, See below the schedule of flying for the Hatschek International Challenge May 20-21. For the hardcore F1A and F1B flyers note that we have created a back-to-back opportunity for you, with the Kerr Lacey America's Cup starting at 8am Saturday, in advance of the Hatschek International...
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Public Clearance Viktor Pisanny Looking for white Mica film Public Clearance From gilbert morris Aram's observation that right turning power models, on their first turn, generally swoop down toward ground level within about 180 degrees of the oncoming wind. Everyone within striking distance needs to be aware of this characteristic. This is especially true of under powered models in strong wind. Safety first. P.S. Anyone know where I can get...
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Launching Right F1E WCup in Denver Launching Right By Aram Schlosberg Q models can take a while to reach their terminal climb speed and climb pitch, maybe as long as 10 seconds. . Some Q fliers run forward and fling their banked models into the wind. Others, launch their banked models at 30-60 degrees right of the wind. The incoming wind propels their models while...