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Orestes Hernandez is the 2024 National Champion.

Orestes Hernandez is the 2024 National Champion.

By Matt Neumann

The rooster crows, and the sun rises one last time for the 2024 AMA Control Line (CL) Precision Aerobatics Nats. The light brightens, and the words on the last page of the Nats’ history book come into view. 

 
Xyndi Eberenz during an official flight.

Xyndi Eberenz during an official flight.

By Matt Neumann

 
Brett Buck during his second flight.

Brett Buck during his second flight.

By Matt Neumann

 

Again, that annoying rooster crowed, waking up the sun. Why does it always have to crow so early? So, now that the sun is starting to wake again, it is starting to illuminate the words on the history page for the August 8 Control Line (CL) Precision Aerobatics events.

 

 
Paul Smith releases Bob Hawk’s Nostalgia Profile model.

Paul Smith releases Bob Hawk’s Nostalgia Profile model.

By Melvin Schuette

 

Thursday was the third and final day for the Control Line (CL) Navy Carrier events at the 2024 AMA Nats. Today was a little disappointing. Even though we had people who had entered the unofficial events, a number of them, for one reason or another, chose not to compete. In a couple of cases, the entrant only managed an attempt and did not receive a score, so they were not eligible for a trophy.

 

Nats Demystified

A.C. Glenn focusing on the finals.

A.C. Glenn focusing on the finals.

A great week of competition was had by everyone. This was a very well-run Nats event, and the team that accomplished it should be very proud.

 
Lots of electric sailplanes are present at the 2024 AMA RC Soaring Nats.

Lots of electric sailplanes are present at the 2024 AMA RC Soaring Nats.

A kinder, gentler Nats. Ahhhhh. The start of Altitude Limited Electric Soaring (ALES) went smoothly for Conest Director Norm Poti. If there were issues, they weren't noticed by those enjoying their first day of ALES.

 
thermal hunting demystified

In our final episode of Nats Demystified, Matt Ruddick talks to Wally Adasczik and Bob Sifleet about hunting thermals in Soaring and Free Flight events.

 
windy conditions demystified

Join Matt Ruddick for another Nats Demystified where he talks to League of Silent Flight Secretary John Marien about how sailplanes are able to soar in windy conditions.

 

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