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MECQA MECCA TM MODEL ENBINECOMPANYDFANEIICA RO Box 80830 San Marino California 91118 Telephone 818-359-6972 --- Fax 818301-0298 See last months issue magazine full page ad unbeatable prices visit website wwwmecoa corn WERE w OA MW OEE SOROL pai TEEOREWES MOEEO EOEW COSEAWO OP AMERO LENNESI Ru & HP ENGINES MADE IN USA MOdERN R/C & Old TIME ViNTAqE SEND $100 FOR OUR NEW 64 PAGE CATALOG OF ENGINES PARTS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION RJL factory parts source engines RJL Engines --- German HB Engines HP Hirtenberger Engines --- HGK Engines Kraft 61 --- Conquest 15 --- Taipan 40 Testor McCoy Series 21 Black Head Finned Case Kavan Engines Forster Engines NIL 11111 us flies RU BaxU SIara Mad, CA 91025 Telephone 818 359-0016 FAX 818 301 0298 Email RJL@mecoa corn Ultimate Model Englile SPEED IIFALISM Sophia 1450 Turbojet Engine TItis TRUE TURbOjET ENqiNE RUNS ON WhITE qAS & kEROSENE WhILE dEvElopiNt 12 pOUNdS TI-IRUST WiTh full ThROTTLE CONTROL AMA AppRovEd $330000 Complete New 45 minute Video Only $2000 post paid CredIted toward purchase within year Send $3 00 brochure owners guide Sophia U$4M PO Box 98- Sierra Madre Ca 91025 USA Telephone 818 359-9527 Fax 818-301-0298 Website httpllwwwmecoacom Letters tc EcIitcar enclosed essay written Eric Falletta quite 12 years old Eric quickly becoming model aeronautics enthusiast greatly part Uncle Rick Socarras flies out Boca Raton Florida considered expert pilot typical Saturday morning can hear children ooh aah watch Uncle Rick incredible stunts Eric attends sixth grade Seminole Florida recently requested language arts teacher write essay very special person Uncle Rick has made everlasting impression him fleet model airplanes received AA something would like share publication millions children out have love special hobby Flying Uncle Rick Eric Falletta RRRRRR! Would ever think favorite relative could make remote control airplanes Uncle Rick actually flies different varieties awesome planes Well got fly Uncle Ricks remote control airplanes winter 1996 started out Uncle Rick & Aunt Jeanne came over visit Boca Raton Florida watch Super Bowl family After Super Bowl ended uncle said have surprise see Swinging air like doll rushing out door like greased lightning trunk shiny Toyota sat coolest remote control airplanes ever seen EWow~ gasped eyes twinkled like stars work Toys R Us No Eric build airplanes hobby said Uncle Rick seemed very proud airplanes gigantic smile teeth shining like white pearls will go out tomorrow morning will teach fly next morning ate huge breakfast left field took us --0 VEO/OSOA about half hour reach Pinellas Park Field arrived airplane field Uncle Rick asked airplane would like fly told him would like fly blue-and-yellow airplane plane sparkled bright yellow streaks bright blue backround Uncle Rick filled up tank gasoline set down runway handed controls started engine propeller began rapidly spin Now lesson began plane slowly taxied down runway engine roared off plane went Higher higher plane went Uncle Rick switched controls over about crash took back control day will always remember week before Thanksgiving year Uncle Rick competes Turkey Flying Shootout sponsored flying club Last year won first place year bound win turkey again because best remote control flier world Falletta & Socarras Families Largo Florida Female RC Newcomer letter long overdue still feel important write am responding two articles magazine dated October 1996 Women RC Flying Newcomers article flight instructors am older female joining RC field two years ago age 46 father has always avid RCer younger days responsibility working supporting family did have time spend hobby Two years ago Dad now retired surgery stayed him over week wasrovering During quality time talked lot about RC flying seriously sparked interest able fly two times during recovery gave opportunity ask lot questions Unfortunately lives Texas live New Mexico returned home visited local hobby shops got name local RC clubs now Im roll joined ARCC Albuquerque Radio Control Club early 1995 joined AMA following month assistance other club members Continued page 144 6 Model Aviation ial Relationship Letters Continued page 6 hobby shop bought first trainer built am now learning fly have agree Vivian Prices Walsenburg CO comments regarding women RC ARCC has welcomed regardless gender age helpful anything RC flying husband attends meetings support try participate meetings events ARCC sponsors may flying solo yet can certainly man cage call cut flight instructor Pat Tritle great feel needs recognition always stresses safety rules out field extremely knowledgeable aerodynamic terms flight characteristics also extremely knowledgeable practices good building techniques also professional builder have seen him out airpark four five students time consistently treats us fair time patience instructions verbal directions/commands saint comes patience am sure because know have tested him some oops Pat willing take time other students share knowledge regarding flying building etc always uses calm reassuring measured tone instructing attitude perfect responsibility starts new student analyzes us individually mentally customizes instruction plan suit specific needs has also helped him successful Right now am tiying learn land Ha hope Pat will live through experience Sandy Uhi Albuquerque New Mexico Muncie Model & Hobby Rapidly growing hobby shop Muncie area next AMA National Flying Site 0 Kits 0 Engines S Radios S Supplies Control Line Free Flight RC Free Gifts Stop register free gifts April tbru July 1997 11 /7AMA Nenonel Flying Site S Muncie Model Contact Mark Daniel Vest 2645 S CR 400 E Muncie tN 47302 765-289-5856 J & C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 412-795-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9857 Everyday Low Low Hitec 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4HR-4/5AUS4/5AA 481850 $2295 8HR-AAUN 96125C 53900 HR-4/5AUS A 12 118501 $550 CALL FOR FREE CATALOG TNR TECHNICAL INC 301 Central Park Drive Sanford FL 32771 800-346-0601 FAX 407321-3208 144 Model Aviation ng Spotsylvania Enclosed photo Marta Segarra friend Ed Jakovich both residents Spotsylvania Virginia Marta purchased Hangar 9 Piper Cub ARF beginner aircraft After careful assembly ready maiden flight less week Powered old very faithful 05 FS 61 model rolled down grass runway took off authentic realism also found model flew stable true model could come Quality kit superb pictured after maiden flight along myself adjacent grass strip continues fly date own unfortunately has experienced few nicks dents sharpens flying skills still continues strive Edward K Jakovich III Spotsylvania Virginia World Champs/Team Selections rarely take time write editor magazine assume usually busy enough trying get next months magazine out next coming down pike right behind though three-month lead time may norm However coverage World Control Line Championships has left much desired Team Race event Combat event seem have received coverage Now realize Rich von Lopez doing reporting would have tendency report events detail probably because involved end competition Looking February issue Model Aviation see two photographs F2A Speed event F2B Aerobatics event write-ups accompanying article short detail some photo descriptions Would like have little information some foreign entries perhaps little input reason Chairman Maos face Chinese model although may Chinese Communist pride needs no explanation would know did ask sent twenty people affair am certain great expense would seem reader some gang could have put together little information Speed Aerobatics events Fran Ptaszkiewicz Tonawanda New York am extremely disturbed proposal being evaluated FAI Free Flight Team Selection Program am aware details have yet worked out However basic nature affects proposed program formate conceru greatly proposal points system points system would select team based Shirts $129S S results approximately 14 regional contests over estimated 1 1/2-year period details proposal remain resolved points system will opinion improve team selection way fact will likely cause irreparable harm believe points system should summarily rejected ill-conceived unacceptable Consider following Significantly time travel money will required mount serious effort make team example compete six regional contests Denver local five away would require investment approximately $3000 Hats $995 AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1135 FLORIDA MANDEVILLE LA 70448 RadiosEn9ines BASIC TRAINER $8495 $595 P&H NEW AT THIS want gentle sport plane need KOMBAT 40 BASIC TRAINER spend days weeks months building trainer just see SMASHED TO SMITHEREENS learning Fly hour Everything except radio engine box No Gluing No Covering No Sanding No Tears CRASH required 40146 size engine four channel radio big 60 wing span tricycle gear weighing 5-1/2 pounds 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second program cycle points system active participants ONALRerA~ HOBBY SIORES ASSOOA1tON C HAVE YOU EVER RACED ON MAIL ORDER TRACK REMEMBER WHO GOT YOU STARTED IN RIC SPCIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT program will likely reduced rich retired likelihood attracting new participants program unless rich and/or retired significantly reduced what today Program participation District IX will likely go zero almost instantaneously What about district regional contest must have Finals caliber organization site execution clubs can will host such contest soon forget much abuse Finals hosts organizers significant pressures within AMA further reduce funding FAI LOOK FOR YOUR LOCAL NRHSA HOBBY SHOP Available Three Prices $8999 Span 63in 725sq ht 551b Engine 40-46 20 o 4 CH Balsa Plywood Built Hardware Included Only Few Hours Final Assembly Easy Fly Beginners Pre-Built Covered Colorful Film Combo W/46 BR ABC Eng $13999 $15999 46 ABC BB Engine Two Years Manufacture Warranty Price Only $5999 RIC MODEL 15437 PROCTOR AVE LA PUENTE CA 91745 Omal OILY 800 7800100 Info 818 961-4616 818 330-9351 Visa Master Card $599 S&H ca Kit COD Add $500 World Champs programs Reducing income Team Selection Program due significant loss participants will almost guarantee further reductions AMAs financial support World Champs teams goal team selection program should select team best possible chance success World Champs points system will contribute meeting goal other countries currently employ points systems selecting teams Most countries consistently place lower United States World Champs maintain viability FAI FF Team Selection Program urge reject points system proposal tell Team Selection Committee Representative points system should eliminated further consideration Kenneth Phair Team 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___________________________ AMA No___________ STREET I CITY _____________________ STATE ____ ZIP __________________ L Customers outside us add $300 additional shipping handling per plan Letters Continued page 146 Wrong Approach Im writing letter correspondence recent efforts promoting model aviation schools am Junior member have about year Being 13 have successfully built two RC models kits did fantastic job Electra OK job Kadet Senior am also building several models plans plan design first model later year believe approach teaching youngsters wrong Starting Delta Darts wrong Children reasonable age can build full-blown RC model kit just given materials recent article MA students building gliders such proof currently belong club modelers whos purpose seems promote hobby recruit newcomers fantastic job am honored part credit success collaboration nearby hobby store also have day set aside just such propose train newcomers club has really grown past year will continue grow size over years am however sad report two juniors regularly fly course week number has grown maybe will keep growing increase easily built models coming market Jimmy Taylor Gilbertsville Pennsylvania Corrections page 8 April MA photo Garland Hamiltons winning Navy TV-2 mistakenly identified T-33 flew TV-2s NAS Kingsville NAS Moffett used introduction jet-powered fighters after completing T-28C training well periodic instrument checks flying single-seat fighters such F9F-5s F9F-7s F2H-3s flew USS WASP CAV-18 EdwardJ Toner Jr Brick New Jersey last [FF Sport & Scale]column mentioned price miracle covering material Polyspan $lSIyd should have read $15 roll consists little over two yards available Starline International 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Bill Warner Porterville California 200 Model Aviation ushfly$1125 RC Trainer 40-46 power spans 61 inches 833 Peregrine$1125 CL Sport/SlowCombat AIey spans 38 inches No 136 Fleseler Stonch AC Scale model ton 2340 5-channel hon both slob flaps 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MECQA MECCA TM MODEL ENBINECOMPANYDFANEIICA RO Box 80830 San Marino California 91118 Telephone 818-359-6972 --- Fax 818301-0298 See last months issue magazine full page ad unbeatable prices visit website wwwmecoa corn WERE w OA MW OEE SOROL pai TEEOREWES MOEEO EOEW COSEAWO OP AMERO LENNESI Ru & HP ENGINES MADE IN USA MOdERN R/C & Old TIME ViNTAqE SEND $100 FOR OUR NEW 64 PAGE CATALOG OF ENGINES PARTS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION RJL factory parts source engines RJL Engines --- German HB Engines HP Hirtenberger Engines --- HGK Engines Kraft 61 --- Conquest 15 --- Taipan 40 Testor McCoy Series 21 Black Head Finned Case Kavan Engines Forster Engines NIL 11111 us flies RU BaxU SIara Mad, CA 91025 Telephone 818 359-0016 FAX 818 301 0298 Email RJL@mecoa corn Ultimate Model Englile SPEED IIFALISM Sophia 1450 Turbojet Engine TItis TRUE TURbOjET ENqiNE RUNS ON WhITE qAS & kEROSENE WhILE dEvElopiNt 12 pOUNdS TI-IRUST WiTh full ThROTTLE CONTROL AMA AppRovEd $330000 Complete New 45 minute Video Only $2000 post paid CredIted toward purchase within year Send $3 00 brochure owners guide Sophia U$4M PO Box 98- Sierra Madre Ca 91025 USA Telephone 818 359-9527 Fax 818-301-0298 Website httpllwwwmecoacom Letters tc EcIitcar enclosed essay written Eric Falletta quite 12 years old Eric quickly becoming model aeronautics enthusiast greatly part Uncle Rick Socarras flies out Boca Raton Florida considered expert pilot typical Saturday morning can hear children ooh aah watch Uncle Rick incredible stunts Eric attends sixth grade Seminole Florida recently requested language arts teacher write essay very special person Uncle Rick has made everlasting impression him fleet model airplanes received AA something would like share publication millions children out have love special hobby Flying Uncle Rick Eric Falletta RRRRRR! Would ever think favorite relative could make remote control airplanes Uncle Rick actually flies different varieties awesome planes Well got fly Uncle Ricks remote control airplanes winter 1996 started out Uncle Rick & Aunt Jeanne came over visit Boca Raton Florida watch Super Bowl family After Super Bowl ended uncle said have surprise see Swinging air like doll rushing out door like greased lightning trunk shiny Toyota sat coolest remote control airplanes ever seen EWow~ gasped eyes twinkled like stars work Toys R Us No Eric build airplanes hobby said Uncle Rick seemed very proud airplanes gigantic smile teeth shining like white pearls will go out tomorrow morning will teach fly next morning ate huge breakfast left field took us --0 VEO/OSOA about half hour reach Pinellas Park Field arrived airplane field Uncle Rick asked airplane would like fly told him would like fly blue-and-yellow airplane plane sparkled bright yellow streaks bright blue backround Uncle Rick filled up tank gasoline set down runway handed controls started engine propeller began rapidly spin Now lesson began plane slowly taxied down runway engine roared off plane went Higher higher plane went Uncle Rick switched controls over about crash took back control day will always remember week before Thanksgiving year Uncle Rick competes Turkey Flying Shootout sponsored flying club Last year won first place year bound win turkey again because best remote control flier world Falletta & Socarras Families Largo Florida Female RC Newcomer letter long overdue still feel important write am responding two articles magazine dated October 1996 Women RC Flying Newcomers article flight instructors am older female joining RC field two years ago age 46 father has always avid RCer younger days responsibility working supporting family did have time spend hobby Two years ago Dad now retired surgery stayed him over week wasrovering During quality time talked lot about RC flying seriously sparked interest able fly two times during recovery gave opportunity ask lot questions Unfortunately lives Texas live New Mexico returned home visited local hobby shops got name local RC clubs now Im roll joined ARCC Albuquerque Radio Control Club early 1995 joined AMA following month assistance other club members Continued page 144 6 Model Aviation ial Relationship Letters Continued page 6 hobby shop bought first trainer built am now learning fly have agree Vivian Prices Walsenburg CO comments regarding women RC ARCC has welcomed regardless gender age helpful anything RC flying husband attends meetings support try participate meetings events ARCC sponsors may flying solo yet can certainly man cage call cut flight instructor Pat Tritle great feel needs recognition always stresses safety rules out field extremely knowledgeable aerodynamic terms flight characteristics also extremely knowledgeable practices good building techniques also professional builder have seen him out airpark four five students time consistently treats us fair time patience instructions verbal directions/commands saint comes patience am sure because know have tested him some oops Pat willing take time other students share knowledge regarding flying building etc always uses calm reassuring measured tone instructing attitude perfect responsibility starts new student analyzes us individually mentally customizes instruction plan suit specific needs has also helped him successful Right now am tiying learn land Ha hope Pat will live through experience Sandy Uhi Albuquerque New Mexico Muncie Model & Hobby Rapidly growing hobby shop Muncie area next AMA National Flying Site 0 Kits 0 Engines S Radios S Supplies Control Line Free Flight RC Free Gifts Stop register free gifts April tbru July 1997 11 /7AMA Nenonel Flying Site S Muncie Model Contact Mark Daniel Vest 2645 S CR 400 E Muncie tN 47302 765-289-5856 J & C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 412-795-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9857 Everyday Low Low Hitec Prices HAVE IT YOUR WAY! will customize Hitec Radio Up grade servos no servos ITx Focus 4 FM w/4 HS30013195 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-30015795 Flash 5 FM w14 HS42217995 Prism 7XF FM w14 HS-42222195 Prism7XS FM wlSpec w14 HS-42230995 Prism 7X FM w/Spectra Tx only19995 Spectra Module Prism 710995 Choice 4 crystals wlSpectra2895 RDC Supreme Rx wlcrystal6295 535 Micro Rx w/crystal6795 HS-60 Super Micro 16 ozlin3895 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ox/rn2495 HS80 MG Sub Micro w/metal gears3895 HS-l01 Mini 24 ox/in2195 HSl0l MG Mini w/Metal gears3295 HS205 BB Super mini 43 ox/in2795 HS205 MG Super mini w/metal gear 3895 HS300 Super Sport 42 ox/in1095 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 oz/in1395 HS425 BB Pro w/dual ball bearings1995 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 az/rn3595 HS-545 BB Hi Torque 62 oz/in3595 HS605 BB Hi Torque 77 Ox/in3595 HS605 MG Ultra Torque4695 HS615 MG Super Torque lO7ox/m4696 HS700 BB Giant Scale 133 oz2995 HS705 MG Super Giant 161 oz/in4295 HS-75 BB Retract 90 ox/in3995 HS-725 BB Sail winch 161 oz/m4895 HS-805 BB Mega 224 ox/rn4895 CALL FOR SUPER SAITO PRICES Full Service Hobby Store Competitive Pricing everything Shipping & Handling. $500 Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs total Satisfaction Guaranteed Join long list regular customers come visit new store located just 15 minutes East Pittsburgh J & C Hobbies 100 Street Penn Hills PA 15235 Hours M-F 9 9 Sat 9 5 VisalMastercard/Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Notice TNR TECHNICAL INC THE BATTERY STORE THI LARGEST DISTIIII ITOH FUR SANYO BAllERIES RECEIVER PACKS Part # Type V mAh Price 4N-SOAAA1/3M/485 4N-11OAA1/3AA48110$1000 4N-35OAAC2/3Ai 483 5200 4N-600AAAA 48600 $900 4KR-8OQMEN 48 OC St400 4KR-1100AAUAA 481100 $1600 KR-1 100AEL415/48 1X 50O 4KR-1300SCSub C 481300 $1300 4Kf-1800SCE Sub C 48 179 2Z00 4KR-1400AE A 48 1400 $1800 TRANSMITTER PACKS Part # j Type V ImAhi Price 8N-600AAjA/I 961 60C { 51800 8KR-800AAEAA 96 8001 $2500 8K-1100AAU1N 19811101 5700 NICKEL METAL-HYDRIDE Part # Type V mAh Price 48R-AAU48125C51995 4HR-4/5AUS4/5AA 481850 $2295 8HR-AAUN 96125C 53900 HR-4/5AUS A 12 118501 $550 CALL FOR FREE CATALOG TNR TECHNICAL INC 301 Central Park Drive Sanford FL 32771 800-346-0601 FAX 407321-3208 144 Model Aviation ng Spotsylvania Enclosed photo Marta Segarra friend Ed Jakovich both residents Spotsylvania Virginia Marta purchased Hangar 9 Piper Cub ARF beginner aircraft After careful assembly ready maiden flight less week Powered old very faithful 05 FS 61 model rolled down grass runway took off authentic realism also found model flew stable true model could come Quality kit superb pictured after maiden flight along myself adjacent grass strip continues fly date own unfortunately has experienced few nicks dents sharpens flying skills still continues strive Edward K Jakovich III Spotsylvania Virginia World Champs/Team Selections rarely take time write editor magazine assume usually busy enough trying get next months magazine out next coming down pike right behind though three-month lead time may norm However coverage World Control Line Championships has left much desired Team Race event Combat event seem have received coverage Now realize Rich von Lopez doing reporting would have tendency report events detail probably because involved end competition Looking February issue Model Aviation see two photographs F2A Speed event F2B Aerobatics event write-ups accompanying article short detail some photo descriptions Would like have little information some foreign entries perhaps little input reason Chairman Maos face Chinese model although may Chinese Communist pride needs no explanation would know did ask sent twenty people affair am certain great expense would seem reader some gang could have put together little information Speed Aerobatics events Fran Ptaszkiewicz Tonawanda New York am extremely disturbed proposal being evaluated FAI Free Flight Team Selection Program am aware details have yet worked out However basic nature affects proposed program formate conceru greatly proposal points system points system would select team based Shirts $129S S results approximately 14 regional contests over estimated 1 1/2-year period details proposal remain resolved points system will opinion improve team selection way fact will likely cause irreparable harm believe points system should summarily rejected ill-conceived unacceptable Consider following Significantly time travel money will required mount serious effort make team example compete six regional contests Denver local five away would require investment approximately $3000 Hats $995 AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1135 FLORIDA MANDEVILLE LA 70448 RadiosEn9ines BASIC TRAINER $8495 $595 P&H NEW AT THIS want gentle sport plane need KOMBAT 40 BASIC TRAINER spend days weeks months building trainer just see SMASHED TO SMITHEREENS learning Fly hour Everything except radio engine box No Gluing No Covering No Sanding No Tears CRASH required 40146 size engine four channel radio big 60 wing span tricycle gear weighing 5-1/2 pounds BASIC TRAINER easy land can take some real punishment Most crashes usually result just couple broken nylon bolts can easily replaced minutes keep flying hours Available Red Yellow Orange Blue Order today Sport model KOMBAT 40 available $7495 VISA/MC/AMEX/COD 1-800-264-7840 FREE CATALOG 504 626-7840 $20, 11111 mgin$48 III June 1997 145 PREMIER DISTRI BUTING 620 CR 324 Moulton AL 35650 Span 924 Length 8295- Area 1635 sq 4-6 cuin $385Opp Yfostet[ers P1ns 1041 lfeatfzerwoodOnviffe Oh 4466 Now Available Cessna 150/152 72 100 & 120 spans SENd SASE foR iNFORMATiorS4 P1-lONE/FAX 330 683-5357 travel lodging alone Compare expenses less $1000 compete last Finals Lost Hills achieve results desire after six contests can spend money attend contests attempt improve standing means chance earn sport team will based dollars free time instead ability fly Free Flight models Participation team selection process will diminish cycle proceeds competitors realize no longer have realistic chance earn place team 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Built Hardware Included Only Few Hours Final Assembly Easy Fly Beginners Pre-Built Covered Colorful Film Combo W/46 BR ABC Eng $13999 $15999 46 ABC BB Engine Two Years Manufacture Warranty Price Only $5999 RIC MODEL 15437 PROCTOR AVE LA PUENTE CA 91745 Omal OILY 800 7800100 Info 818 961-4616 818 330-9351 Visa Master Card $599 S&H ca Kit COD Add $500 World Champs programs Reducing income Team Selection Program due significant loss participants will almost guarantee further reductions AMAs financial support World Champs teams goal team selection program should select team best possible chance success World Champs points system will contribute meeting goal other countries currently employ points systems selecting teams Most countries consistently place lower United States World Champs maintain viability FAI FF Team Selection Program urge reject points system proposal tell Team Selection Committee Representative points system should eliminated further consideration Kenneth Phair Team 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