Question!
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CookiePie1
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Re: Question!
Most teams use the kits at https://freedomflightmodels.com/. He hasn't updated them for this year's rules yet, but they tend to be the preferred one (and the best widely available kit). Some other teams prefer to build their own models, but at the end of the day, this event is about how much time you spend testing and experimenting with different variables to achieve the best outcome.
South Brunswick High School Captain '22
2020 Events: Protein Modeling, Ping Pong Parachute, Wright Stuff, Sounds of Music
2021 Events: Protein Modeling, Sounds of Music, Ornithology
2022 Events: TBD
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2020 Events: Protein Modeling, Ping Pong Parachute, Wright Stuff, Sounds of Music
2021 Events: Protein Modeling, Sounds of Music, Ornithology
2022 Events: TBD
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
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coachchuckaahs
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Re: Question!
My team makes their own because Regionals are January. Kits are coming soon form several sources. We already flew yesterday for both WS and EWS.
But, FFM and J&H are the biggies right now, and have very well executed planes and instructions. I have to throw a plug for Laser Cut planes as well, they are simple and build fast. Links to kit suppliers can be found on the NFFS resources page for SO, https://freeflight.org/join-learn-fly/s ... resources/.
If you prefer not to wait for the kits to hit the market, Bill Gowen, a renowned indoor flyer, has already published his Finny 2022 plan, also linked on the NFFS resource page. Bill's planes have always flown well, but you need to source your supplies.
Coach Chuck
But, FFM and J&H are the biggies right now, and have very well executed planes and instructions. I have to throw a plug for Laser Cut planes as well, they are simple and build fast. Links to kit suppliers can be found on the NFFS resources page for SO, https://freeflight.org/join-learn-fly/s ... resources/.
If you prefer not to wait for the kits to hit the market, Bill Gowen, a renowned indoor flyer, has already published his Finny 2022 plan, also linked on the NFFS resource page. Bill's planes have always flown well, but you need to source your supplies.
Coach Chuck
Coach, Albuquerque Area Home Schoolers Flying Events
Nationals Results:
2016 C WS 8th place
2018 B WS 2nd place
2018 C Heli Champion
2019 B ELG 3rd place
2019 C WS Champion
AMA Results: 3 AAHS members qualify for US Jr Team in F1D, 4 new youth senior records
Nationals Results:
2016 C WS 8th place
2018 B WS 2nd place
2018 C Heli Champion
2019 B ELG 3rd place
2019 C WS Champion
AMA Results: 3 AAHS members qualify for US Jr Team in F1D, 4 new youth senior records
Re: Question!
My team just got out kit from Guru Engineering this week and started putting it together. We haven't had a chance to fly it yet but so far it looks good.
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klastyioer
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Re: Question!
CookiePie1 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:22 amMost teams use the kits at https://freedomflightmodels.com/. He hasn't updated them for this year's rules yet, but they tend to be the preferred one (and the best widely available kit). Some other teams prefer to build their own models, but at the end of the day, this event is about how much time you spend testing and experimenting with different variables to achieve the best outcome.
woah dude good for you for being captain this year! youve come a long way
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it's not about the medals; go out there and have fun. make progress, learn a few things and have one heck of a time; that's all that matters.
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