FREE FLIGHT SPORT - 2015/01
Driving into the AMA flying site for the first day of the Free Flight National Championships last summer, I was somewhat dreading the potential lack of parking. With the wind from the northwest I knew the flightline would be set up at the northwest corner of the field, an area which had limited parking. Approaching the field, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the crops had been set back far enough to allow three rows of parking! We flew from that corner most of the week. I learned that past National Free Flight Society (NFFS) President Phil Sullivan was largely responsible for the improved parking area. Phil was quick to say that he had help with the project, which is now called “The Sullivan Addition.” Many thanks to Phil, those who helped him, and to the AMA for a welcome improvement.
FF Sport - 2014/11
I am excited about the One Design models for 2015. Bill Vanderbeek, creator and sponsor of the event, has selected two designs for next year and each of the following years through 2021. This doubles the odds of finding a design that will inspire you to get to the building board.
FF SPORT - 2014/09
Beginners often overlook the importance of a stable nose block on their rubber-powered models. An unstable nose block was a problem I encountered when getting back into this hobby a few decades ago.
FF Sport 2014/07
Bill Schmidt sent pictures of his nice Ryan Fireball. I had always thought the full-scale airplane was a post-World War II development, but it was developed during the war.
FF Sport 2014/05
During World War II, balsa was scarce, so Flying Aces magazine published plans for models that could be built with readily available materials such as pine and cardboard.
