Free Flight: Indoor
SAD NEWS! Frank Kieser, who was taking over publication of Indoor News and Views, has had a stroke and is partially paralyzed. Frank is now into the rehabilitation center and doing fairly well. He would welcome cards and letters of encouragement; send them to 2595 Whippoorwill Lane, Vero Beach FL 32960. The USIC Lives! Tony Italiano is taking a well-earned retirement from running the NFFS-sponsored U.S. Indoor Championships. He has served well, and far longer than we had a right to expect. In spite of fairly high expenses, the meet has approached break-even status. For the meet to continue after 1992, attendance must continue to grow. Meanwhile, the event is set for June 4-7, 1992 at the Minidome of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Free Flight: Indoor
A tragic accident: In early May, Don and Jane Lindley were involved in an automobile accident. Jane suffered severe bruises and two broken fingers, but Don was much more seriously injured. Two weeks later, friends were happy to hear that Don seemed to be recovering. On May 27, Don succumbed to a suspected pulmonary embolism. His passing leaves a large hole in the lives of his friends; and Don's many years of hard work on behalf of modeling and the Academy of Model Aeronautics are a legacy that he has left for us. On the modeling side, Don's advice and counsel have solved problems and advanced the state of the art for many of us. We miss him.
Free Flight: Indoor
A LIGHT is gone. Louisville, Kentucky felt the loss first, but we all will miss Burr Stanton. Early this year Burr succumbed to a very aggressive cancer only a few weeks after diagnosis. Burr's association with Indoor began with the NIMAS-sponsored contests at West Baden and continued until his death. He was a very active and effective leader for the activity in Louisville, and he published a newsletter that enlightened more than just his local group. We will all miss his influence and enthusiasm.
Free Flight: Indoor
PETE ANDREWS remembered: The first flier to post a 30-minute Indoor flight is dead; Pete Andrews passed away after a six-month illness. Pete influenced people and Indoor model design for several decades, winning many Nats events and other awards. Finally, he almost retired from modeling because there seemed to be no challenges left. Frank Cummings, another modeling pioneer and longtime friend, convinced Pete to tackle FAI Indoor. Then, in 1972 Pete became Indoor World Champion after posting flights of 36:12 and 34:57, 1:34 ahead of Czech flier Karol Rybecky.
Free Flight: Indoor
LARRY COSLICK: At last year's USIC, Larry Coslick seemed to appear out of nowhere to post some really good times. It is no accident-Larry works really hard to develop his skills. We will hear about several of his techniques as space permits; meanwhile, he offers the following concept as food for thought: How about a "no touch" Easy B contest? It would be interesting! It might be flown in rounds, starting with five-, eight-, 10-, 11-, and 12-minute goals. Allow two attempts for each target time, and if your model touches the ceiling it is disqualified. Also, two events could be held: one for models lighter than 0.7 grams and the other for heavier models. Any takers?
