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ARIZONA ----

Claire Kilgore
profiled@flash.net
520-721-7144
7454 E Broadway Blvd #102
Tucson, AZ 85710 I am the coach for the Science Olympiad team at Our Mother of Sorrows School in Tucson, AZ. We participate in Science related competition against other schools in Arizona. Our season is over this year , but I would like to know if there is someone in our area that would be willing to help our team with a rubber band propelled plane for next year. Our plane came in at 4th place at state this year. The rules vary from year to year, forcing new planes to be built each year. If you have someone willing to help out some 6th 7th and 8th grade students, please call, and I will fill you in on how our is structured. Thank you Claire Kilgore

ALABAMA ----

Catrina Cruger
Tazcat@zebra.net

9260 McFarland Trace
Mobile, AL 36695 Looking for advice on what kit to use for this years (2001) Science Olmpiad competition. Used a Javalin last year as a first timer. Ready to really have a go at it this year. Competing as a 7th grader. Any thoughts/advice would be appreciated. I could also use some coaching even if it is online.
Thanks,
Catrina

Denise Lyon
LyonFmly@aol.com
(256) 332-8035
1009 Jackson Ave N
Russellville, AL 35653 I am an engineer and know something about basic aerodynamics, etc. However, our middle school Science Olympiad team (for which I am a parent volunteer coach)could benefit from any extra help we can get, at whatever level of involvment from simply being available to give advice or answer questions via e-mail to being on hand to help guide the students. We would appreciate it very much! The school is in Florence, Alabama.

CALIFORNIA ----

Marcio von Muhlen
marciogvm@usa.net
760-4366136 - ext 6117
3451 Cm de los Coches
Carlsbad, CA 92009 Hey, I'm the president for the science olympiad club at this school (La Costa Canyon High School). We've never had a flight ROG contestant, but we're building one this year and would be interested in any help. thanks in advance,
Marcio

DAVID OCHOA
DJ1685@MSN.COM

FRESNO
CALIFORNIA

Jaclyn Pasko
Rothfels@ttns.net

Sacramento, CA I am competing in the 2000 science olympiad event "wright stuff," the "ROG" type. I am clueless about planes, tried to build one from a kit and failed miserably. Any hands-on help would be greatly appreciated!

CONNECTICUT ----

Eric Tucker
entucker@erols.com
(203) 792-5914
4003 Hancock Drive
Danbury, CT 06811 Looking for a source of rubber motors for the "Propeller Propulsion" Event that are THINNER than 3/32"... Does anyone know where to get rubber motors at 1/16"??

GEORGIA ----

Gene Sharp
Gsharp@aol.com
912-438-7701
1800 Pierce Ave
Albany, Ga 31705 Assistance needed to design/build competitive models for High School competitive events.

Will Evans
predacity@hotmail.com
706-324-7775
9749 Whitesville Road
Fortson, GA 31808 On, such a small scale, does it matter if I build a main wing with a curved surface?

ILLINOIS----

Connie Brownell
thebrownells@msn.com
847 803-5772 work
Maine West HS 1755 S. Wolf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018 I'm looking for someone to explain the basics of model building to my students on the science olympiad team. After they have built a few models it would be helpful to have someone to give suggestions for their modification to achieve longer flights.

Ryan Prince
Homer3000@worldnet.att.net
847-577-8509
309 East Berkshire Lane
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 I am a science olympiad student that competed in the "Wright Stuff" event last year. My partner and I were able to achieve 2 1/2 minutes by testing and experimenting by ourselves, but we were blown away by some of the teams at nationals. Apparently 5 minutes should be attainable by our class of plane. The rules have slightly changed for next year, but we are anxious to get a good jump start over the summer. We are looking for anyone who could give any help, especially in the area of props/rubber. We feel the only major difference between our plane and the national competitors was that they had a better rubber/propeller combination, and used a much better pitch for their plane etc. This year we are pulling out all the stops and we would like to achieve at least 4 minutes. We are also looking into rolled tube fuselages, but don't entirely know where to start. We may have some help lined up for next fall, but any help, especially over the summer, is very welcome. thanks a bunch!

Tim Shotts
(no email)
217-498-9772
10 Melody Drive
Rochester, IL 62563 I can build a nice, light-weight plane, but i'm having troubles withcovering, trimming and some other fine details.

INDIANA ----

Matt Hanlon
Hanlon15@aol.com
219-844-6882
2907 Janet Place
Hammond, IN 46323 I need to find out what would be the best airfoil to use on our planes with 1/16" balsa. It will need to be used for the wing and stabalizer so we can maximize wingload. Thanks a bunch.

Mike Scamihorn
scamiho@netusa1.net
765-981-2313
5537 E. 350 S.
Wabash, IN 46992 I am helping coach Jr. High and High School level Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion events. I have limited exposure to modeling through gas engine propelled, string controlled aircraft. I have also worked with the bridge building and tower building competitions.
We are currently working on shaving propellors, and have located a source of 1/4" wide rubber motors.
We need someone familiar with basic aerodynamic design to discuss strategies, ideas, and designs and help us consider alterations to kits we have purchased from Midwest Modelers.
Your help would be greatly appreciated!

IOWA ----

Gene Olsen
golsen@central-decatur.k12.ia.us
515-446-4816
1201 N E poplar
Leon, Ia. 50144 I am an advisor for a H.S. and M.S. TSA chapter. I need help with ROG plans and advice as well as glider info. for my middle school students. I would also invite any modelers in S Iowa to our school to talk with students about the event. Thanks G.O.

KANSAS ----

J. Bhakta
jbhakta84@hotmail.com
316-722-4100
1234 W. Yosemite
Wichita, Ks 67209 Please email and send me anything form plans, advice or anything for the wright stuff compitition. Thanks for your time and get in touch with ASAP!

LOUISIANA ----

Brent Offner
saxman@eatel.net
225-665-3396
418 Brenda Drive
Denham Springs, LA 70726 I would like some advice on building a rubber powered airplan for the high school science olympiad propeller propulsion event. I need suggestions on plans, parts, et al. Any assistance would be appreciated!

MARYLAND ----

Bruce Booher
brceboo@hotmail.com
301-620-8939
8011 Fieldstone Drive
Frederick, MD 21701 I'm a school teacher interested in bringing the rubber powered airplane into the classroom. I work mostly with 5th graders and would like ideas about how I could incorporate it into the science I teach. I also just recently purchased a Sorcerer from Midwest and would love some help on how to get it flying. I have everything put together, but I'm having a devil of a time getting it to fly. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

MASSACHUSETTS ----

Jackie Crowe
Science Teacher
jcrowe@massed.net
West Somerville Neighborhood School
Somerville, MA 02144 Hello,
We are a young Science Olympiad Team from Somerville, Massachusetts. We were wondering how we might get involved with a volunteer to help our propeller propulsion team. Please let us know if you might be willing to work with us. --- Thanks!

MICHIGAN ----

Patrick Matthews
pat.mat@worldnet.att.net
Bloomfield Hills, MI Well, we finally thought we had a competitive plane for Science Olympics, flew 52 s at the state finals... then we found out the leaders were around 2 minutes! I think we're on the right track, using a modified IMS plane with a trimmed down 7" prop, weighed in at 10.3 g less prop. I'm just wondering at this point: is most of the additional magic that we seek in that prop, or trim of the plane?
Thx, Pat

jim Fackert
jfackert@cac.net
810-231-3471
10555 McCbe
Brighton, MI 48116-8526 We would love to hook up with an experienced indoor free flighter or club that would demo for our kids or invite us to a contest to see how it's done. If we could find a coach or mentor for the SO flight event next year, we would love it! YOU could enjoy the incomparable experience of seeing a kid you taught get a medal for his efforts. Call me!

Jessica Boyle
boyle_jessica@hotmail.com
3896 Boyer RD
Coloma, MI 49038 I just would like some information on the best way to connect a rubber motor to make the plane take off from the ground on its own. I would be very thankful if you could give me some information on this.

Stan Nunes
bearivasnunes@juno.com
810 293 3590
22935 Lake Boulevard 12/Jefferson
St. Clair Shores, MI 48082 HELP!! I need to get my son started in building his plane for Sci. Olym. we have NO experience what so ever but a lot of enthusiasum, have read the informational material and just need someone to get my son started in the right direction! We bought a plane kit recommended at the coaches meeting by Mr. Fred Tellier who was extreemly helful and talked to me extensively after the meeting. I am in the process of getting the items needed to build but need a sence of direction. We do not have a gram scale, so do I need to build one for my son to use in building? We plan on attending, with my son, the Feb. 9 flying club meeting and my son wants to attempt to fly his plane at the following meeting but do not know if he can get his plane build by then. Is there a way of calling or e-mailing Mr. Tellier to see if he can assist us? Thanking you in advance. Stan Nunes

NEBRASKA ----

Tony Nguyen
(402) 477-1080
3520 Hartley Circle
Lincoln, NE 68521 I am participating in this Science Olympiad event under the new 2000 Division C Rules. This means I must get a plane to leave the ground on its wheels. My personal best time is 40 seconds and I average 30 seconds on most given days. I would like tips and a person to talk to for troubleshooting. Also these tips should include material types, plans, etc. This is my first year in this event and have read the offical Science Olympiad Propellar Propulsion Coaches Handbook.

NEW JERSEY ----

Derrick Yu
yuderrick@yahoo.com
609-275-1169
9 Rowanberry Court
West Windsor, NJ 08550 I am a student at the West-Windsor Plainsboro CMS. I need help in making a plane for the 2001 competition

NEW YORK ----

John Driscoll
dris@mail.localnet.com
(716) 247-5050 ext 3347 vm 3841
910 Wegman Rd.
Rochester, NY 14624 I am a Technology teacher. We are building balsa gliders.

Mary Beth Foisy
MBFoisy@aol.com
(845)577-6558
361 Route 59, Spring Valley High School
Spring Valley, NY 10977 I'm coaching Science Olympiad for the first time, and am looking for help and advice getting the students started on the "wright stuff" event - where to get materials, what materials to use, etc.

Carol Simowitz
csimowitz@mail.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us
516 876 7401
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590 I am coaching a science olympiad team of eighth grade students. I teach earth science and have NO knowledge what so ever about building planes. If we could have a mentor to email I can guarantee two students who will enter this competition. Thanks for your help in advance. We need it!!!
Carol

NORTH CAROLINA ----

Jerry Neuner
jneuner@rutherford.k12.nc.us
828-286-1490:828-286-8251
R-S Central H.S.
Rutherfordton, N.C. 28139 Rubber band powered model aircraft T.S.A flight endurance contest.
plans,sources and resources

North Carolina Technology Student Association
Wayne Miller
tech@ols.net
(336)994-1032
1100 South Stokes High Drive
Walnut Cove, NC 27052 Wayne Miller is my name and am seeking help with running the NC-TSA State Competition events of Flight Endurance(HS) and Flight Challenge(MS). The event is in April 2001.
I am an advisor and teach flight endurance in my mostly Freshman, High School, Fundamentals of Technology Class and would also love a possable guest speaker/Mentor. I have been a member of NFFS for three years, purchased and studied all the available back issues of the NFFS's Digest - Free Flight, the '98 Sympo, Indoor Flying Models by Lew Gitlow, Hey Kid! ya wanna build a model airplane? by Bill Warner, and Rubber Powered Model Airplanes by Don Ross. I helped run the flight portion of the Natl. TSA event last year in Tulsa, OK with Tom Sanders. If I deside to do something, I usally attempt to do it to the best of my ability. If you agree to help, I don't think you will come away feeling let down. Thank You in advance for you consideration. Wayne Miller

NORTH DAKOTA ----

Tom Weber
Webt1@yahoo.com
701-239-6852
1225 5th st N
Fargo, ND 58102 I am setting up a student competition and I want some general tips on how to run it.
OHIO ----

Ratnesh Bhattacharya
rbhattacharya@ues.com
(937)-426-7561
2460 North Knoll Drive
Beavercreek, OHIO 45431 I am in Science Olympiad (high school)and have no experience building or working with airplanes. Although we have started building our airplanes, we don't know what propellers are best suited to the event. I was also wondering where I could get a SIG 7" propeller for a plan I have.

Lon Swihart
lswihart@infinet.com
937-678-5719
7640 Rt 127
Lewisburg, OH 45338

PENNSYVANIA ----

Catherine Miller
cmiller@beth.k12.pa.us
610 690 7200
Liberty High School 1115 Linden St
Bethlehem, PA 18018 I coach the Science Olympiad team at Liberty HS. Free flight ROG is a new event this year and I have no idea where to start. We could use any advice you could give. If there is someone in our area who is into this hobby, we would love to talk with him and see some planes in action.

Jeff Seip
jseip@qcsd.org
215 529-2322
Strayer Middle School, 349 S 9th St.
Quakertown, PA 18951 I am looking for someone to assit my TSA students in designing and building gliders for their competitions.

SOUTH CAROLINA ----

Joshua Finn
jwfinn@lycos.com
(843) 899-2207
304 Stevens Ridge Rd.
Moncks Corner, SC 29461 I have a small amount of indoor experience nad need some help. All I know is from the internet or from bitter experience. I design most of my models. If you can help me, I would GREATLY appreciate it.

TENNESSEE ----

Joel
Orvisman34@aol.com

Knoxville, TN 37909 I need a plan for a good airplane that is free. It needs to meet the Science Olmypiad rules. It also has to beat an airplane that stays up for 2 min 15 sec. If you have a plans please send them to me. Thank you for taking the time

VIRGINIA ----

Barbara Partin
mwel@mounet.com
540-445-5232
Rt. 1 Box 519A
Rose Hill, VA 24281 My students are competeing in the Science Olympiad Competion. They need help learning how to make adjustments betweem flights.

WASHINGTON ----

Luke Petschauer
xeno@tx3.com
360-802-4917
PO Box 1008
Enumclaw, WA 98022 I would like guidance for the Science Olympiad contest. I'm also interested in building Free Flight modles for fun, so either way, please e-mail me!

Chris Koester
ckoester@mlsd.wednet.edu
509-766-2666, ext 2939
803 East Sharon
Moses Lake, Wa 98837 starting from the ground up in propeller propulsion. need help w/ supplies, plans, etc

A. Bergeron
bergeron@pacifier.com

Vancouver, WA Hi, Looking for an E-mail mentor or someone in the Vancouver Washington area to help me with my Penny Plane, I've got it built and it looks cool. But I'm having trouble getting it to fly properly. I'm working on this for Science Olympiad that will be held in Vancouver at Clark College on March 20 1999. Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated.

WYOMING ----

Tim Fields
timdf@trb.com
(307)634-7311
c/o 6000 Education Dr.
Cheyenne, Wyo 82001 I'd like to know more about the Wright Stuff. My students had very limited success building planes. After dozens of expensive and frustrating failures, we finally managed to get a one minute flight. Our planes were still very heavy (11+ grams). At the nationals, there were planes going four minutes. Would anyone share at least some construction techniques? I'd like to know more about these awesome little planes and where to go for some help getting the kids' planes up and flying for more than a minute. We are very isolated. Supplies and people are all a long way from here.

EUROPE ----

Jim Johnston
jimmy@jshj25.freeserve.co.uk
0044 141 959 8404
49 Queen Victoria Drive
Glasgow, SCOTLAND, G14 9BT Any information related directly to TSA competition, we bring a team over once every 2nd year, and the event guidelines have changed since Pittsburgh 1998.
Many thanks,
Jimmy

SRI LANKA ----

MOHAN BALASURIYA BALASURIYA
mohanbalasuriya@hotmail.com
009402522138
No:11 Air Survillance Flight
Sri Lanka Air Force Base.
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka I am external pilot of the uav system have more than 500 hrs of model flying experince would like seek your help to build model plane.

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ARIZONA ----
Claire Kilgore profiled@flash.net 520-721-7144 7454 E Broadway Blvd #102 Tucson, AZ 85710	I am the coach for the Science Olympiad team at Our Mother of Sorrows School in Tucson, AZ. We participate in Science related competition against other schools in Arizona. Our season is over this year , but I would like to know if there is someone in our area that would be willing to help our team with a rubber band propelled plane for next year. Our plane came in at 4th place at state this year. The rules vary from year to year, forcing new planes to be built each year. If you have someone willing to help out some 6th 7th and 8th grade students, please call, and I will fill you in on how our is structured. Thank you Claire Kilgore
ALABAMA ----
Catrina Cruger Tazcat@zebra.net 9260 McFarland Trace Mobile, AL 36695	Looking for advice on what kit to use for this years (2001) Science Olmpiad competition. Used a Javalin last year as a first timer. Ready to really have a go at it this year. Competing as a 7th grader. Any thoughts/advice would be appreciated. I could also use some coaching even if it is online. Thanks, Catrina
Denise Lyon LyonFmly@aol.com (256) 332-8035 1009 Jackson Ave N Russellville, AL 35653	I am an engineer and know something about basic aerodynamics, etc. However, our middle school Science Olympiad team (for which I am a parent volunteer coach)could benefit from any extra help we can get, at whatever level of involvment from simply being available to give advice or answer questions via e-mail to being on hand to help guide the students. We would appreciate it very much! The school is in Florence, Alabama.
CALIFORNIA ----
Marcio von Muhlen marciogvm@usa.net 760-4366136 - ext 6117 3451 Cm de los Coches Carlsbad, CA 92009	Hey, I'm the president for the science olympiad club at this school (La Costa Canyon High School). We've never had a flight ROG contestant, but we're building one this year and would be interested in any help. thanks in advance, Marcio
DAVID OCHOA DJ1685@MSN.COM FRESNO CALIFORNIA
Jaclyn Pasko Rothfels@ttns.net Sacramento, CA	I am competing in the 2000 science olympiad event "wright stuff," the "ROG" type. I am clueless about planes, tried to build one from a kit and failed miserably. Any hands-on help would be greatly appreciated!
CONNECTICUT ----
Eric Tucker entucker@erols.com (203) 792-5914 4003 Hancock Drive Danbury, CT 06811	Looking for a source of rubber motors for the "Propeller Propulsion" Event that are THINNER than 3/32"... Does anyone know where to get rubber motors at 1/16"??
GEORGIA ----
Gene Sharp Gsharp@aol.com 912-438-7701 1800 Pierce Ave Albany, Ga 31705	Assistance needed to design/build competitive models for High School competitive events.
Will Evans predacity@hotmail.com 706-324-7775 9749 Whitesville Road Fortson, GA 31808	On, such a small scale, does it matter if I build a main wing with a curved surface?
ILLINOIS----
Connie Brownell thebrownells@msn.com 847 803-5772 work Maine West HS 1755 S. Wolf Road Des Plaines, IL 60018	I'm looking for someone to explain the basics of model building to my students on the science olympiad team. After they have built a few models it would be helpful to have someone to give suggestions for their modification to achieve longer flights.
Ryan Prince Homer3000@worldnet.att.net 847-577-8509 309 East Berkshire Lane Mount Prospect, IL 60056	I am a science olympiad student that competed in the "Wright Stuff" event last year. My partner and I were able to achieve 2 1/2 minutes by testing and experimenting by ourselves, but we were blown away by some of the teams at nationals. Apparently 5 minutes should be attainable by our class of plane. The rules have slightly changed for next year, but we are anxious to get a good jump start over the summer. We are looking for anyone who could give any help, especially in the area of props/rubber. We feel the only major difference between our plane and the national competitors was that they had a better rubber/propeller combination, and used a much better pitch for their plane etc. This year we are pulling out all the stops and we would like to achieve at least 4 minutes. We are also looking into rolled tube fuselages, but don't entirely know where to start. We may have some help lined up for next fall, but any help, especially over the summer, is very welcome. thanks a bunch!
Tim Shotts (no email) 217-498-9772 10 Melody Drive Rochester, IL 62563	I can build a nice, light-weight plane, but i'm having troubles withcovering, trimming and some other fine details.
INDIANA ----
Matt Hanlon Hanlon15@aol.com 219-844-6882 2907 Janet Place Hammond, IN 46323	I need to find out what would be the best airfoil to use on our planes with 1/16" balsa. It will need to be used for the wing and stabalizer so we can maximize wingload. Thanks a bunch.
Mike Scamihorn scamiho@netusa1.net 765-981-2313 5537 E. 350 S. Wabash, IN 46992	I am helping coach Jr. High and High School level Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion events. I have limited exposure to modeling through gas engine propelled, string controlled aircraft. I have also worked with the bridge building and tower building competitions. We are currently working on shaving propellors, and have located a source of 1/4" wide rubber motors. We need someone familiar with basic aerodynamic design to discuss strategies, ideas, and designs and help us consider alterations to kits we have purchased from Midwest Modelers. Your help would be greatly appreciated!
IOWA ----
Gene Olsen golsen@central-decatur.k12.ia.us 515-446-4816 1201 N E poplar Leon, Ia. 50144	I am an advisor for a H.S. and M.S. TSA chapter. I need help with ROG plans and advice as well as glider info. for my middle school students. I would also invite any modelers in S Iowa to our school to talk with students about the event. Thanks G.O.
KANSAS ----
J. Bhakta jbhakta84@hotmail.com 316-722-4100 1234 W. Yosemite Wichita, Ks 67209	Please email and send me anything form plans, advice or anything for the wright stuff compitition. Thanks for your time and get in touch with ASAP!
LOUISIANA ----
Brent Offner saxman@eatel.net 225-665-3396 418 Brenda Drive Denham Springs, LA 70726	I would like some advice on building a rubber powered airplan for the high school science olympiad propeller propulsion event. I need suggestions on plans, parts, et al. Any assistance would be appreciated!
MARYLAND ----
Bruce Booher brceboo@hotmail.com 301-620-8939 8011 Fieldstone Drive Frederick, MD 21701	I'm a school teacher interested in bringing the rubber powered airplane into the classroom. I work mostly with 5th graders and would like ideas about how I could incorporate it into the science I teach. I also just recently purchased a Sorcerer from Midwest and would love some help on how to get it flying. I have everything put together, but I'm having a devil of a time getting it to fly. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
MASSACHUSETTS ----
Jackie Crowe Science Teacher jcrowe@massed.net West Somerville Neighborhood School Somerville, MA 02144	Hello, We are a young Science Olympiad Team from Somerville, Massachusetts. We were wondering how we might get involved with a volunteer to help our propeller propulsion team. Please let us know if you might be willing to work with us. --- Thanks!
MICHIGAN ----
Patrick Matthews pat.mat@worldnet.att.net Bloomfield Hills, MI	Well, we finally thought we had a competitive plane for Science Olympics, flew 52 s at the state finals... then we found out the leaders were around 2 minutes! I think we're on the right track, using a modified IMS plane with a trimmed down 7" prop, weighed in at 10.3 g less prop. I'm just wondering at this point: is most of the additional magic that we seek in that prop, or trim of the plane? Thx, Pat
jim Fackert jfackert@cac.net 810-231-3471 10555 McCbe Brighton, MI 48116-8526	We would love to hook up with an experienced indoor free flighter or club that would demo for our kids or invite us to a contest to see how it's done. If we could find a coach or mentor for the SO flight event next year, we would love it! YOU could enjoy the incomparable experience of seeing a kid you taught get a medal for his efforts. Call me!
Jessica Boyle boyle_jessica@hotmail.com 3896 Boyer RD Coloma, MI 49038	I just would like some information on the best way to connect a rubber motor to make the plane take off from the ground on its own. I would be very thankful if you could give me some information on this.
Stan Nunes bearivasnunes@juno.com 810 293 3590 22935 Lake Boulevard 12/Jefferson St. Clair Shores, MI 48082	HELP!! I need to get my son started in building his plane for Sci. Olym. we have NO experience what so ever but a lot of enthusiasum, have read the informational material and just need someone to get my son started in the right direction! We bought a plane kit recommended at the coaches meeting by Mr. Fred Tellier who was extreemly helful and talked to me extensively after the meeting. I am in the process of getting the items needed to build but need a sence of direction. We do not have a gram scale, so do I need to build one for my son to use in building? We plan on attending, with my son, the Feb. 9 flying club meeting and my son wants to attempt to fly his plane at the following meeting but do not know if he can get his plane build by then. Is there a way of calling or e-mailing Mr. Tellier to see if he can assist us? Thanking you in advance. Stan Nunes
NEBRASKA ----
Tony Nguyen (402) 477-1080 3520 Hartley Circle Lincoln, NE 68521	I am participating in this Science Olympiad event under the new 2000 Division C Rules. This means I must get a plane to leave the ground on its wheels. My personal best time is 40 seconds and I average 30 seconds on most given days. I would like tips and a person to talk to for troubleshooting. Also these tips should include material types, plans, etc. This is my first year in this event and have read the offical Science Olympiad Propellar Propulsion Coaches Handbook.
NEW JERSEY ----
Derrick Yu yuderrick@yahoo.com 609-275-1169 9 Rowanberry Court West Windsor, NJ 08550	I am a student at the West-Windsor Plainsboro CMS. I need help in making a plane for the 2001 competition
NEW YORK ----
John Driscoll dris@mail.localnet.com (716) 247-5050 ext 3347 vm 3841 910 Wegman Rd. Rochester, NY 14624	I am a Technology teacher. We are building balsa gliders.
Mary Beth Foisy MBFoisy@aol.com (845)577-6558 361 Route 59, Spring Valley High School Spring Valley, NY 10977	I'm coaching Science Olympiad for the first time, and am looking for help and advice getting the students started on the "wright stuff" event - where to get materials, what materials to use, etc.
Carol Simowitz csimowitz@mail.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us 516 876 7401 740 Edgewood Dr Westbury, NY 11590	I am coaching a science olympiad team of eighth grade students. I teach earth science and have NO knowledge what so ever about building planes. If we could have a mentor to email I can guarantee two students who will enter this competition. Thanks for your help in advance. We need it!!! Carol
NORTH CAROLINA ----
Jerry Neuner jneuner@rutherford.k12.nc.us 828-286-1490:828-286-8251 R-S Central H.S. Rutherfordton, N.C. 28139	Rubber band powered model aircraft T.S.A flight endurance contest. plans,sources and resources
North Carolina Technology Student Association
Wayne Miller tech@ols.net (336)994-1032 1100 South Stokes High Drive Walnut Cove, NC 27052	Wayne Miller is my name and am seeking help with running the NC-TSA State Competition events of Flight Endurance(HS) and Flight Challenge(MS). The event is in April 2001. I am an advisor and teach flight endurance in my mostly Freshman, High School, Fundamentals of Technology Class and would also love a possable guest speaker/Mentor. I have been a member of NFFS for three years, purchased and studied all the available back issues of the NFFS's Digest - Free Flight, the '98 Sympo, Indoor Flying Models by Lew Gitlow, Hey Kid! ya wanna build a model airplane? by Bill Warner, and Rubber Powered Model Airplanes by Don Ross. I helped run the flight portion of the Natl. TSA event last year in Tulsa, OK with Tom Sanders. If I deside to do something, I usally attempt to do it to the best of my ability. If you agree to help, I don't think you will come away feeling let down. Thank You in advance for you consideration. Wayne Miller
NORTH DAKOTA ----
Tom Weber Webt1@yahoo.com 701-239-6852 1225 5th st N Fargo, ND 58102	I am setting up a student competition and I want some general tips on how to run it.
OHIO ----
Ratnesh Bhattacharya rbhattacharya@ues.com (937)-426-7561 2460 North Knoll Drive Beavercreek, OHIO 45431	I am in Science Olympiad (high school)and have no experience building or working with airplanes. Although we have started building our airplanes, we don't know what propellers are best suited to the event. I was also wondering where I could get a SIG 7" propeller for a plan I have.
Lon Swihart lswihart@infinet.com 937-678-5719 7640 Rt 127 Lewisburg, OH 45338
PENNSYVANIA ----
Catherine Miller cmiller@beth.k12.pa.us 610 690 7200 Liberty High School 1115 Linden St Bethlehem, PA 18018	I coach the Science Olympiad team at Liberty HS. Free flight ROG is a new event this year and I have no idea where to start. We could use any advice you could give. If there is someone in our area who is into this hobby, we would love to talk with him and see some planes in action.
Jeff Seip jseip@qcsd.org 215 529-2322 Strayer Middle School, 349 S 9th St. Quakertown, PA 18951	I am looking for someone to assit my TSA students in designing and building gliders for their competitions.
SOUTH CAROLINA ----
Joshua Finn jwfinn@lycos.com (843) 899-2207 304 Stevens Ridge Rd. Moncks Corner, SC 29461	I have a small amount of indoor experience nad need some help. All I know is from the internet or from bitter experience. I design most of my models. If you can help me, I would GREATLY appreciate it.
TENNESSEE ----
Joel Orvisman34@aol.com Knoxville, TN 37909	I need a plan for a good airplane that is free. It needs to meet the Science Olmypiad rules. It also has to beat an airplane that stays up for 2 min 15 sec. If you have a plans please send them to me. Thank you for taking the time
VIRGINIA ----
Barbara Partin mwel@mounet.com 540-445-5232 Rt. 1 Box 519A Rose Hill, VA 24281	My students are competeing in the Science Olympiad Competion. They need help learning how to make adjustments betweem flights.
WASHINGTON ----
Luke Petschauer xeno@tx3.com 360-802-4917 PO Box 1008 Enumclaw, WA 98022	I would like guidance for the Science Olympiad contest. I'm also interested in building Free Flight modles for fun, so either way, please e-mail me!
Chris Koester ckoester@mlsd.wednet.edu 509-766-2666, ext 2939 803 East Sharon Moses Lake, Wa 98837	starting from the ground up in propeller propulsion. need help w/ supplies, plans, etc
A. Bergeron bergeron@pacifier.com Vancouver, WA	Hi, Looking for an E-mail mentor or someone in the Vancouver Washington area to help me with my Penny Plane, I've got it built and it looks cool. But I'm having trouble getting it to fly properly. I'm working on this for Science Olympiad that will be held in Vancouver at Clark College on March 20 1999. Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated.
WYOMING ----
Tim Fields timdf@trb.com (307)634-7311 c/o 6000 Education Dr. Cheyenne, Wyo 82001	I'd like to know more about the Wright Stuff. My students had very limited success building planes. After dozens of expensive and frustrating failures, we finally managed to get a one minute flight. Our planes were still very heavy (11+ grams). At the nationals, there were planes going four minutes. Would anyone share at least some construction techniques? I'd like to know more about these awesome little planes and where to go for some help getting the kids' planes up and flying for more than a minute. We are very isolated. Supplies and people are all a long way from here.
EUROPE ----
Jim Johnston jimmy@jshj25.freeserve.co.uk 0044 141 959 8404 49 Queen Victoria Drive Glasgow, SCOTLAND, G14 9BT	Any information related directly to TSA competition, we bring a team over once every 2nd year, and the event guidelines have changed since Pittsburgh 1998. Many thanks, Jimmy
SRI LANKA ----
MOHAN BALASURIYA BALASURIYA mohanbalasuriya@hotmail.com 009402522138 No:11 Air Survillance Flight Sri Lanka Air Force Base. Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka	I am external pilot of the uav system have more than 500 hrs of model flying experince would like seek your help to build model plane.