Meet the staff of TTOMA.
- President: Pete Brown
- Vice President: David Barfield
- Secretary: Karl Hube
- Treasurer: Don Brown
- Editor: David Mills
- Publisher: Brook Dixon Jr.
- Public Relations: Stephanie Brown
- WebMiss: Elizabeth Brown
Commercial Friends of TTOMA
Indoor Flying Site Directions
Our New Indoor Flying Site.
Ward Recreation Center
4845 Dallas Highway
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Make sure to bring your AMA membership card to fly.
Outdoor Flying Site Directions
Driving Directions to North Georgia Turf Farm.
(Whitesburg, Ga)
Take I-20 West out of Atlanta to Hwy 5 Exit 34, turn left and proceed South 16½ miles and turn left onto Hutchinson Ferry Road. Proceed East for ¼ mile and turn right onto Black Dirt Road. The turf farm will open up on your left. Follow the orange and white "FF" signs to the field.
No litter or alcohol.
Keep motorized vehicles on the roads and only foot traffic is allowed on the turf.
Be very courteous to the farm personnel. Be a good neighbor.
Flying of any sort will cost you and you must be an AMA member to fly. Bring your card. Juniors fly free.
Follow the orange and white "FF" signs to the field.
(Whitesburg, Ga)
Take I-20 West out of Atlanta to Hwy 5 Exit 34, turn left and proceed South 16½ miles and turn left onto Hutchinson Ferry Road. Proceed East for ¼ mile and turn right onto Black Dirt Road. The turf farm will open up on your left. Follow the orange and white "FF" signs to the field.
No litter or alcohol.
Keep motorized vehicles on the roads and only foot traffic is allowed on the turf.
Be very courteous to the farm personnel. Be a good neighbor.
Flying of any sort will cost you and you must be an AMA member to fly. Bring your card. Juniors fly free.
Follow the orange and white "FF" signs to the field.
Contest Calender
Indoor Peach State Champs
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April 4, 2009 8:00am-4:00pm
Ward Recreation Center
4845 Dallas Highway
Powder Springs, GA 30127
CD-David Mills,404-509-4209 davidmillsatl@comcast.net
MayFly In
May 9th, 2009
9am-4pm
Ward Recreation Center4845
Dallas HighwayPowder Springs, GA 30127
CD- John Barker
Indoor fees. $10.00 for open. Unlimited events. $1.00 for junior and senior, unlimited events. Test and fun fliers $10.00
Must have AMA card to fly.
Outdoor Contest Perryman's April Fools Annual
April 19, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00PM
North GA Turf Farm. Whitesburg, GA
CD - Frank Hodson, 770-461-9870 fhodson@bellsouth.net
Outdoor Contest May Daze Meet
May 24, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00PM
North GA Turf Farm. Whitesburg, GA
CD -Dohrman Crawford, 770-698-8737 tum25@bellsouth.net
FAC Outdoor Contest June Bug Jamboree
June 6, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00PM
North GA Turf Farm. Whitesburg, GA
CD- Frank Hodson,770-461-9870 fhodson@bellsouth.net
Outdoor Contest June Bug Jamboree
June 7, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00PM
North GA Turf Farm. Whitesburg, GA
CD-David Barfield,770-977-5517 gollywock@yahoo.com
Outdoor Contest Peach State Champs
July 12, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00PM
North GA Turf Farm. Whitesburg, GA
CD-Whit Russell,678-242-8655 chasrussell@peoplepc.com
Outdoor Contest Pop Purdy's Contest
August 16, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00PM
North GA Turf Farm. Whitesburg, GA
CD- Graham Selick,706-548-2873 gselick@bellsouth.net
FAC Outdoor Contest Summer's Swan Song
September 19, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00PM
North GA Turf Farm. Whitesburg, GA
CD-Dohrman Crawford, 770-698-8737 tum25@bellsouth.net
Outdoor Contest Summer's Swan Song
September 20, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00PM
North GA Turf Farm. Whitesburg, GA
CD-David Mills,404-509-4209 davidmillsatl@comcast.net
Outdoor Contest Last Fling Till Spring
October 18, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00PM
North GA Turf Farm. Whitesburg, GA
CD- Clarence Purdy,478-862-2819 yapurdy@yahoo.com
TTOMA Challenge: *See Details
"Passing of the Rubber Chicken" Part 1 (Non-Sanctioned)November 15, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Club meeting at 1:00 with election of officers and finalizing of 2010 Outdoor Contest and Events Schedule
North GA Turf Farm. Whitesburg, GA
TTOMA Core Contest Events Information
THE EVENTS LISTED BELOW WILL BE SCHEDULED EVENTS AT ALL TTOMA CONTESTS.
OTHER EVENTS MAY BE SCHEDULED**, IN ADDITION TO THE “CORE EVENTS”, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DESIGNATED CONTEST DIRECTOR OR AS APPROVED BY MEMBERSHIP.
ALL TTOMA CONTESTS ARE AMA SANCTIONED AND MOST ARE “CLASS A CONTESTS”.
CONTEST HOURS ARE 9:00AM UNTIL 5:00PM AND FIELD MUST BE VACATED BY 6:00PM.
CURRENT AMA MEMBERSHIP IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CONTESTANTS AND AMA CARDS WILL BE CHECKED. “NO CARD - NO FLY”
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF ANY TYPE ARE PERMITTED AND ALL FIELD AREA RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED; NO EXCEPTIONS! THANK YOU.
OTHER EVENTS MAY BE SCHEDULED**, IN ADDITION TO THE “CORE EVENTS”, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DESIGNATED CONTEST DIRECTOR OR AS APPROVED BY MEMBERSHIP.
ALL TTOMA CONTESTS ARE AMA SANCTIONED AND MOST ARE “CLASS A CONTESTS”.
CONTEST HOURS ARE 9:00AM UNTIL 5:00PM AND FIELD MUST BE VACATED BY 6:00PM.
CURRENT AMA MEMBERSHIP IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CONTESTANTS AND AMA CARDS WILL BE CHECKED. “NO CARD - NO FLY”
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF ANY TYPE ARE PERMITTED AND ALL FIELD AREA RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED; NO EXCEPTIONS! THANK YOU.
Indoor Core Events
AMA:
Glider-HL- AMA 212
Glider-Standard Class Catapult- AMA 218
Glider-Unlimited Class Catapult- AMA 219
Rubber-Intermediate Stick- AMA 202
Rubber- F1D- AMA 203
Rubber- Easy B- AMA 206
Rubber- Limited Pennyplane- AMA 208
Rubber- Bostonian- AMA 215
Rubber- F1L EZB- AMA 217
Rubber- Mini Stick- AMA 220
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FAC:
*Rubber- No-Cal Profile Scale
*Rubber-Peanut Scale
*Rubber- Dime Scale/Pseudo-Dime Scale
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TTOMA:
Rubber- A-6
Rubber- Butterfly- Box Stock ARF
Rubber- Chattahoochee Challenge (J) (SO)
Rbber- Hanger Rat (J) (SO)
Glider-HL- AMA 212
Glider-Standard Class Catapult- AMA 218
Glider-Unlimited Class Catapult- AMA 219
Rubber-Intermediate Stick- AMA 202
Rubber- F1D- AMA 203
Rubber- Easy B- AMA 206
Rubber- Limited Pennyplane- AMA 208
Rubber- Bostonian- AMA 215
Rubber- F1L EZB- AMA 217
Rubber- Mini Stick- AMA 220
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FAC:
*Rubber- No-Cal Profile Scale
*Rubber-Peanut Scale
*Rubber- Dime Scale/Pseudo-Dime Scale
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TTOMA:
Rubber- A-6
Rubber- Butterfly- Box Stock ARF
Rubber- Chattahoochee Challenge (J) (SO)
Rbber- Hanger Rat (J) (SO)
Outdoor Core Events
AMA:
Gas - 1/2A, A, B, C, D,_AMA 101 thru 105
Mulvihill - AMA 120
Rubber - P-30 AMA 124
Rubber - Moffett - AMA 128
Glider - HL- AMA 140 (J) (SO)
Glider- Catapult -AMA 142 (J) (SO)
Rubber - Coupe d'Hiver - AMA 153
Electric - A, B - AMA 160, 161
CO2 - Unlimited- AMA 163
CO2 - USA F1K - AMA 164
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NFFS:
Gas- 1/4A, 1/2A, A, B, C Nostaliga
Gas- Early 1/2A Nostalgia
Gas- PeeWee 30
Glider- A-1 Straight Tow
Electric-E36
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SAM:
Gas- Replica .020 Power
Gas- Pylon
Gas- Fuselage
Gas- 30 Second Antique
Gas- Old Timer Gas Scale
Rubber- Old Timer Rubber Scale
Rubber- Small and Large Cabin
Rubber- Small and Large Stick
Rubber- Commercial
Rubber-Twin Pusher
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FAC:
CO2/Electric - Old Timer Gas Replica
Rubber- Embryo Endurance
*Glider-Jet Catapult Scale
*Rubber- Golden Age Scale (Civil & Military)
*No-Cal Profile Scale
*Peanut Scale
*Dime Scale
*Other than Rubber- Power Scale
*Phantom Flash
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TTOMA:
Rubber- Chattahoochee Challenge
OT Rubber-Model of the Year-Senator
FAC Rubber-Event of the Year-FAC Two-Bit Rubber
CO2-Nostalgia Gas Replica
Rubber-Rubber Speed
Electric-E36X (No Min. Weight)
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See "Rules"section for TTOMA event rules.
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*Judged Events per TTOMA “Scale Scoring Worksheet” which is based on FAC “Basic Rules for Rubber and Powered Scale”. Scoring to be done by CD designated Judge(s). Models must be on display at the area designated by the CD and available to the Judges, 9:00AM to 10:00AM. In order to receive average or above average points, a good 3-View and a color picture showing coloring, markings, etc., should be provided to assist the Judges in scoring.
Gas - 1/2A, A, B, C, D,_AMA 101 thru 105
Mulvihill - AMA 120
Rubber - P-30 AMA 124
Rubber - Moffett - AMA 128
Glider - HL- AMA 140 (J) (SO)
Glider- Catapult -AMA 142 (J) (SO)
Rubber - Coupe d'Hiver - AMA 153
Electric - A, B - AMA 160, 161
CO2 - Unlimited- AMA 163
CO2 - USA F1K - AMA 164
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NFFS:
Gas- 1/4A, 1/2A, A, B, C Nostaliga
Gas- Early 1/2A Nostalgia
Gas- PeeWee 30
Glider- A-1 Straight Tow
Electric-E36
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SAM:
Gas- Replica .020 Power
Gas- Pylon
Gas- Fuselage
Gas- 30 Second Antique
Gas- Old Timer Gas Scale
Rubber- Old Timer Rubber Scale
Rubber- Small and Large Cabin
Rubber- Small and Large Stick
Rubber- Commercial
Rubber-Twin Pusher
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FAC:
CO2/Electric - Old Timer Gas Replica
Rubber- Embryo Endurance
*Glider-Jet Catapult Scale
*Rubber- Golden Age Scale (Civil & Military)
*No-Cal Profile Scale
*Peanut Scale
*Dime Scale
*Other than Rubber- Power Scale
*Phantom Flash
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TTOMA:
Rubber- Chattahoochee Challenge
OT Rubber-Model of the Year-Senator
FAC Rubber-Event of the Year-FAC Two-Bit Rubber
CO2-Nostalgia Gas Replica
Rubber-Rubber Speed
Electric-E36X (No Min. Weight)
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See "Rules"section for TTOMA event rules.
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*Judged Events per TTOMA “Scale Scoring Worksheet” which is based on FAC “Basic Rules for Rubber and Powered Scale”. Scoring to be done by CD designated Judge(s). Models must be on display at the area designated by the CD and available to the Judges, 9:00AM to 10:00AM. In order to receive average or above average points, a good 3-View and a color picture showing coloring, markings, etc., should be provided to assist the Judges in scoring.
Event Rules
E-36X Rules
1. Power source will be limited to use of 4 or less Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) cells or Nickel Metal Hydride (NI-MH) cells not to exceed 150 mAh each in capacity. Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) cells will not be allowed,2. A single electric motor, brushed type only, and will be restricted to those available from common sources. Gearing will be allowed. 3.Propellers may be straight or folding. The propellers that fold must fold backwards parallel to the airflow. 4. Motor run times shall be limited to a maximum of 25 seconds. The flyer shall demonstrate the motor run time to the timer before flight if there is a question of the duration of running time. The motor run time shall be shortened to 15 seconds on the first fly-off flight and then to 10 seconds on the next and to 5 seconds on the third fly-off flight. All subsequent fly off flights will be limited to a 5 second motor run. 5. Flight time including motor run will be limited to 120 seconds. (Max=120). This shall include fly-off flights. 6. Wing Span of the model shall not exceed 36 inches of projected span. There will be no limitation on projected area. 7. There is no minimum weight for model.
8. Current AMA Free Flight rules will apply when flying this event. A maximum of two models shall be allowed per entry.
Chattahoochee Challenge
1. Maximum projected wing span is 20 inches.
2. Wing, rudder & stabilizer construction shall be made of sheet wood.3. Propeller has no maximum diameter. Propeller may be made of wood, plastic or foam.4. Motor stick shall be solid stick. (No built up bodies allowed). There is no maximum motor stick length. No limitation on type of thrust bearing used.5. No minimum weight.6. Rubber Powered.
7. Official Flights: An official flight occurs when the model remains in flight for forty (40) seconds more.
8. Unofficial Flights: An unofficial flight occurs when the flight time is less than forty (40) seconds. Flights of less than forty (40) seconds may be declared official at the option of the contestant. The contestant’s decision must be made immediately and cannot be reversed later.
9. Number of Flights: Each contestant shall be allowed a total of six (6) attempts to make three (3) official flights of over forty (40) seconds.
TTOMA RUBBER SPEED
1. This event is for propeller driven rubber-powered models.
2. No model dimension may exceed 36 inches.
3. Models may ROG from a takeoff table or be hand launched. The ROG table may be set at any angle to suit the contestant. Neither wheels or takeoff gears are required. Dollies, dropoff gears or skids may be used.
4. The length of the speed course shall be 100 feet, starting at the end of the takeoff table.
5. The model may not roll about its longitudinal axis more than 360 degrees during its travel over the course.
6. There will be no limit to the number of flight attempts permitted.
7. The model shall be timed from the time it is launched until it passes over the finish line. Flights shall be timed to the nearest 1/100 of a second. The fastest speed will determine the winner.
TTOMA Perpetual Trophies
Please click here for a link to our Perpetual Trophies page.
http://www.thermalthumbers.com/ttoma-perpetual-trophies
http://www.thermalthumbers.com/ttoma-perpetual-trophies
Membership Form
GETTING STARTED:
JOINING THERMAL THUMBERS OF METRO ATLANTA
The best way to learn how to build and fly Free Flight Models is to join our club. With assistance and advice from club members, you can learn how to construct, trim, and solve problems quicker than being on your own. Less frustration and more fun flying. Join Now and let us introduce you to the wonderful world of Free Flight. AMA Membership is required for membership in TTOMA
Full Name:
Street Address:
City/State/Zip:
Telehone:
AMA No.:
E-Mail Address:
Other Modeling Affiliations: Major Area of Free Flight Modeling Interest: Other Family Members:(Include AMA Nos.)
Annual Membership Dues: Member: $20.00
Additional Family Member Residing At Same Address: $1.00 per member.
Junior Member (18 Or Younger): $1.00
To join: print out this page, fill in the information requested, attach your check made payable to TTOMA, and mail to:
E. D. "Don" Brown, Treasurer477 Safari CircleStone Mountain, GA 30083-4419
JOINING THERMAL THUMBERS OF METRO ATLANTA
The best way to learn how to build and fly Free Flight Models is to join our club. With assistance and advice from club members, you can learn how to construct, trim, and solve problems quicker than being on your own. Less frustration and more fun flying. Join Now and let us introduce you to the wonderful world of Free Flight. AMA Membership is required for membership in TTOMA
Full Name:
Street Address:
City/State/Zip:
Telehone:
AMA No.:
E-Mail Address:
Other Modeling Affiliations: Major Area of Free Flight Modeling Interest: Other Family Members:(Include AMA Nos.)
Annual Membership Dues: Member: $20.00
Additional Family Member Residing At Same Address: $1.00 per member.
Junior Member (18 Or Younger): $1.00
To join: print out this page, fill in the information requested, attach your check made payable to TTOMA, and mail to:
E. D. "Don" Brown, Treasurer477 Safari CircleStone Mountain, GA 30083-4419
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