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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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Nelson Glow Plugs Sierra Cup Report and Results Lacey-Kerr Memorial - 2022 Dusty Finals Nelson Glow Plugs Last year the price for the Nelson glow plugs was increased due to the increased cost for the helical filament wire that is used in the glow plug.  The manufacture has again raised the cost for the glow plugs.  The new price is $9.50 for each plug.  I...

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F1B For Sale Keys Found Want it now F1B FOR SALE: From: Sevak -Electronic Stefanchuk 1720 F1B (VP hub) -Electronic Vivchar F1B (VP hub) -Mechanical F1B - NEW Vivchar Variable Pitch Hub - AA 30mm Variable Pitch Hub with blades Will being taking pictures and coming up with prices shortly. Also have some support gear and spare parts [email protected] 323-394-3424 Sevak Keys found From: Janna...

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F1Q fly-off with 1 (one) Joule SEN stuff F1Q fly-off with 1 (one) Joule From:Urs Schaller On a recent competition we had one of these days everything seems to go up, that somebody forgot to unleash the downdrafts and winds. At the end, we had 3 competitors in the fly-off. Despite being only 2 o'clock we decided to hold the fly-off immediately to allow competitors...

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Finals Flash 4 Ooops Finals Flash 4 Finals Update The third place fly offs are complete In F1A Brian Van Nest won a team spot over Jim Farmer and Guy Goldstein. In F1C Jeff Ellington took a team spot with a win over Guy Menanno So final team placing are as follows: F1A Ken Bauer Andrew Barron Brian Van Nest Anat Goldstein F1B Walt Ghio...

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USA Finals Flash #3 Team So far USA Finals Flash #3 Flash for third day...Walt Ghio is on the team in both F1B and F1C....Jeff Ellington and Guy Menanno fly off tomorrow morning for the third spot. In F1A Andrew Barron won the second spot and Jim Farmer, Brian Van Nest and Guy Goldstein fly off for third tomorrow morning in F1A. Final team should get...