FF Sport

FF Sport is a competitive flying model event focusing on precision and skill, prominently featuring Gene Smith's contributions in issues 136-138.

FF Sport

Gene Smith discusses an affordable electric-powered free flight model from Harbor Freight, along with tips on building, finishing, and resources for modelers.

FF Sport

FF Sport discusses model building techniques, including creating a balsa spinner, enhancing propeller performance with brass freewheeling ramps, and tips for canopies and stabilizers. It highlights tools and materials, shares advice from experienced builders, and offers resources for further learning, including a free set of plans for the Wild Hare Joe model.

FF Sport 2015/05

You still have time to build a Jays Bird or Tornado for the National Free Flight Society (NFFS) One-Design contest at this year’s Nats. BMJR Models has kits for the Tornado and a Jays Bird 250 and Bob Holman Plans has a short kit and plans for a Jays Bird 280.

Free Flight Sport 2015/03

Shortly before starting my Jays Bird for the One Design contest at the 2015 Nats, I watched an Alan Abriss/Homegrown Television Productions VHS tape of the 1999 AMA Free Flight Nats. The end of the tape featured Lee Campbell demonstrating how he cuts multiple parts for kits using a band saw.

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