2008 Junior Team Selection Program

Evidentally this program is a well kept secret. Information has appeared in the SEN forum several times, but is not posted in the NFFS forum.

Recent F1B announcement:

USA Junior F1B Program
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From: “Walt Ghio”

I would like to announce a new program for F1B Junior flyers. Jim Parker
had made reference to an F1B program in a SCAT web site message about the
Junior team selection program several months ago.

I had been in contact with Igor Vivchar about purchasing several of his
“simple” models for this program. Igor did not have all the models
available that I wanted so they had to be produced. The models just arrived
from Igor. I did not wanted to announce the program without having the
models on hand. There is two months left before the team selection and a
junior still has time to get the model flying and prepare for the team
finals in Muncie.

Two of the Prima models are available and four of the Suprima models.
Please review the below program and send the application to me.
Distribution of the models will be based on the date application were sent
to me.

We all would like to thank Roy Hanson who made a donation to me for this
complete junior program. His support paid for the six models and rubber
that are included with the models. Without his donation this could not have
happened so readily.
Junior F1B Support Program: Walt Ghio, f1bwalt@comcast.net

Below is a new Junior F1B program. Any junior who is interested in trying
out for the Junior FAI Free Flight Team program may utilize this program.
We have made the program plan as simple as possible to encourage junior
flyers and their parents or supporters to sign up. The goal is to support
new or present Junior F1B flyers for the upcoming 2008 team selection and
also the 2010 team selection. Please read the program and e-mail me at:
f1bwalt@comcast.net if you have any questions.

Junior F1B Program
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2007 Junior Program

Stage 1

Provide F1B rule information and general model information along with an
Igor Vivchar “Prima” model. The Prima model is a beginner F1B airplane
intended for young modelers who are starting the sport of “Wakefield”. This
model uses a mechanical timer with an auto-rudder. Included also will be
pre-made motors from Alex Andriukov. The intent of Stage 1 is to introduce
first time 8-13 years old FF flyers to Junior FAI FF Team program that wish
to fly F1B rubber powered models.

Stage 2

Provide F1B rule information and general model information along with an
Igor Vivchar “Suprima” F1B model. Igor’s Suprima model is the next step for
learning / flying F1B models above the basic Prima model. It is a more
competitive model along with using an instant prop release system,
mechanical timer, VIT and auto-rudder. Included also will be pre-made
motors from Alex Andriukov. The intent of Stage 2 is to provide a model for
the Junior’s that have mastered the beginner stages of Wakefield flying and
want to step up to a more competitive model. To qualify for this stage the
Junior must demonstrated some level of flying F1B models to the program
administrator.

Program Entry:

– For Junior FAI flyers that will be under the age of 19 throughout the
entire calendar year of 2008 are eligible.

– Submit a Junior FAI FF Team Selection Application. Please contact Lisa
Johnson at AMA for registration.

– Submit a Junior F1B Registration Form of interest. (see attached)

Upon the receipt of a completed Junior F1B Application, a start-up package
with event rules, photo’s of the models and applicable web sites, etc will
be sent to the Junior’s home address. After reviewing the application and
if accepted the model of choice will be mailed to the Junior flyer who sent
in the application free of charge.

Support for the Junior Program Entry:

If so requested on the Junior F1B Registration Form, every effort will be
made to link the interested Junior flyer with an experienced F1B FF flyer
via Team Selection Committee, FF Clubs, NFFS and SCAT Web site (SEN).

Administration:

Walt Ghio is administrator for the Junior F1B Program. Walt will coordinate
distribution of the Prima and Suprima models to the qualified Juniors.

Supporters:

Roy Hanson is the main supporter for this F1B program. The Florida Modelers
Association, Magnificent Mountain Men, Max Men, Sierra Eagles, Southern
California Aero Team and Stockton Gas Model Association, clubs have
committed to supporting this program financially along with the present F1P
Junior program. Additional support and assistance is welcomed. Please
contact Walt Ghio.

Junior F1B Program
Registration Form

Junior Flyers Name: ____________________________

Address: _________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Date of Birth _______________

Phone Number: _______________________

Email __________________________

AMA No. __________________

Parent’s Name: ___________________________

Check the stage(s) of interest

Stage 1 __ Prima model

Stage 2 __ Suprima model

Requirement: List previous contest results for F1B models

Please complete and return form to: Walt Ghio, 1380 Elkhorn Dr, Stockton,
CA 95209, f1bwalt@comcast.net

Signed: _________________________

Date: _____________________