
RC Aerobatics aircraft are judged according to the degree of precision with which they are able to execute a schedule of maneuvers. These maneuvers require a high degree of piloting skill and a specialized aircraft with a great deal of power. Maneuvers must be smooth and graceful. Each is assigned a degree of difficulty, which means some maneuvers carry more point value than others. Pilots compete in classes according to their skill levels.
Nats News
July 25, 2021: RC Aerobatics Concludes
By Jim Quinn
Our fourth and final day of RC Precision Aerobatics always starts with a special and newly fresh atmosphere. The 2021 Nats was no exception, but the SPECIAL had a whole new meaning this year.
July 24, 2021: RC Aerobatics
By Jim Quinn
Let’s meet our Event Director for the 2021 RC Aerobatics Nats! Jon Dieringer was asked if he would like to become the Nats ED. It took all of 20 seconds for Jon to answer, “Yes.”
July 23, 2021: RC Aerobatics
By Jim Quinn
After the long, 2-hour weather delay Wednesday, we all woke up to a sunny and clear morning for our second day of flying. It looked like a perfect morning. Little did anyone anticipate a new delay on day two.
July 22, 2021: RC Aerobatics
By Jim Quinn
All preparations have been completed. Now it is time for flying.
Who will be the first pilot to test the sky over AMA’s IAC in 2021? Ken Velez was the first up on Site 3 after the better part of 2 hours of waiting for the sky to clear.
July 21, 2021: RC Aerobatics
By Jim Quinn
The first day of the RC Aerobatic Nats is not a flying day. Day one is for registration, weighing all of the airplanes, and certifying the 2-meter maximum fuselage length and wingspan.
To expedite the registration, ED Jon Dieringer has enlisted great help joining him at the registration desk, like Tim Jesky, a legend on Site 1.
July 20, 2021: RC Aerobatics Preview
By Jim Quinn
AMA has published the “official” dates for this year’s Nats. The real question, however, is when did the Nats begin for the pilots?
Yes, they had to register before the deadline, they made transportation and living arrangements, they coordinated with friends, and many other things.