A reminder that the closing date for the Free Flight Nationals pre-entry is May 12th. Preparations are now at an advanced stage and competitors packs are being sent out from the BMFA office. Rumours are circulating that entry and exit from the Barkston Heath field will require 'signing in and out' as required for other meetings. These are wrong. Entry is via the manned gate, adjacent to the camp site, as usual for the Nationals.

Team Selection Events

Another reminder that the first team selection event for the 2009 World Championships takes place at Salisbury Plain on 7/8 June. If you want to pre-enter for all three events the cost is £35, saving £10 on the overall cost. Entry for each meeting, payable on the field, is £15. Pre-entries should be sent to John Carter at Petite Maison, 45 Grindley Lane, Meir Heath, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, ST3 7LN; to arrive no later than 24 May.

Head Space

The "Free Flight Head Space" seminar is being held at the BMFA Leicester office on the afternoon of Wednesday May 14th. There are still a few places available but they are going fast. Peter Harvey who is a successful competition hang glider and full size glider pilot with significant success on the World stage will be running the seminar. Peter has been working with British teams on the 'psychology' of winning and feels that we – free flight fliers – can benefit from a similar approach. 

This event is open to all and is free but there is a limit on the numbers we can accommodate; priority will be given to this year's team members. Nonetheless, this seminar is open to anyone who wants to look at ways of improving their contest performances and thus get more satisfaction from their model flying. If you are interested please get in touch with Mike Woodhouse for further details: e-mail mike@freeflightsupplies.co.uk or phone 01603 457754.

E-mail and Web Site

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Lately it has become apparent that there are a number of 'redundant' addresses on the list. If you suspect that you are not receiving this news or are having any other reception problems please make sure your correct e-mail address is logged with the distributor.

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