Free Flight Duration - 2009/08

THE NATIONAL FREE Flight Society’s (NFFS’s) annual
Symposium Report, better known as the Sympo, is a source for the
latest technical information and provides a historical record of the
evolution of FF. But according to editor John Lorbiecki, this year’s
edition is much less technical than in past years.

FREE FLIGHT DURATION - 2003/03

THE FÉDÉRATION Aéronautique
Internationale (FAI) Team Selection Finals,
held this past September in Palm Bay, Florida,
produced one of the most experienced, and
most geographically diverse, teams in recent
memory. Only two fliers (Bob Piserchio and
Brian VanNest) are from California. Other
states represented include New Mexico,
Texas, Oregon, Michigan, New York, Ohio,
and Arizona. The team has one multiple
World Champion, Randy Archer, as well as
several fliers who have medaled at previous

FREE FLIGHT DURATION - 2004/12

JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS:
August 8-14, the 11 members of the US
team competed in the 2004 Junior Free
Flight World Championships in
Moncontour, France. I’ve had the
opportunity to watch many of the team
members in action at the Nats and have
developed a respect for their teamwork and
ability to persevere despite bad weather and
other problems. These were qualities they
needed in France.

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