RC Soaring

By Ryan Woebkenberg

F5J Soaring began on Sunday with the completion of six rounds. Monday we few three more preliminary rounds. Out of nine total flights, each pilot was allowed to drop their worst score.

There was supposed to be a flyoff comprised of the top nine pilots, but the rain showed up about 1 p.m. My daughter and I left for the day, I and I am not sure if the flyoff was able to be completed …

Today is the start of F3K and ALES, which will both run through Wednesday.

By Ryan Woebkenberg

F3Res was a two-day event running Friday and Saturday. The first-place team was John Armstrong and Randy West. In second place is father/son Steven Willcox Jr. and Steven Willcox Sr.

See all 2020 RC Soaring Nats coverage HERE.

By Ryan Woebkenberg

Friday is the F3Res portion of the 2020 RC Soaring Nats. Only 8 pilots were present, but we think COVID-19 hurt turnout. F3Res is an event for wood two-meter wingspan rudder/elevator/spoiler (RES) control. Launches are made via identical, specific high starts. Tasks are 6 minutes with a generous landing tape.

See all 2020 RC Soaring Nats coverage HERE.

AMA looks forward to hosting a fun and safe Nats this year at the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC)! Today, we have new developments to announce for Nats 2020. 

After careful deliberation, the AMA Executive Council has agreed to not cancel the 2020 Outdoor Nats. This decision is aligned with state and federal guidelines for events concerning COVID-19.

The 2020 AMA Nats will take place to the extent that individual Nats organizers plan and conduct their respective events. Additional safety measures will be in place to protect our members, staff, and community. Nats participants and visitors to the International Aeromdeling Center will have limited access to AMA facilities and should anticipate a scaled-back Nats experience.

The 2019 AMA Nats Soaring RES, NOS, and 2 Meter took place August 9-10 at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana.

Photos by Jenni Alderman, Matt Ruddick, and Ryan Woebkenberg.

The 2019 AMA Nats F3J Thermal Duration Soaring took place August 9-10 at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana.

Photos by Jenni Alderman.