This year’s RC Aerobatics (Pattern) Nats contestants are a mix of those who participate each year, some who are returning after several years of absence, and those who have never been to the International Aeromodeling Center to compete.
The first day of the 2018 RC Aerobatics (Pattern) Nats began with a briefing for the F3A pilots, then flying started soon after. Some of the younger pilots are being mentored by more experienced competitors. This event runs through Thursday, July 19.
The Open, Senior, and Junior class winners of the 2018 CL Precision Aerobatics Nats were crowned on Saturday. The Walker Cup flyoff was also held. Today is the first day of the 2018 RC Aerobatics Nats.
The winner of the 2018 CL Precision Aerobatics Advanced class was crowned Friday, and the and Open class was pared down to five pilots. The winner of the Open class and Junior and Senior classes will be selected Saturday.
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The 2018 RC Combat, RC Pylon Racing, Control Line (CL) Navy Carrier, and CL Combat Nats have come to an end. Today's issue has wrap-up reports for these events, and an update on CL Aerobatics.
Two contests have launched into their last day of the 2018 Outdoor Nats. Today is the final day for RC Pylon Racing and Control Line (CL) Navy Carrier. Only unofficial events are being held at CL Navy Carrier today.
Strong wind gusts made slow and fast Control Line (CL) Navy Carrier flight difficult Tuesday at the 2018 Outdoor Nats. Also Tuesday, RC Combat began, CL Combat continued, and unofficial CL Precision Aerobatics contests were held.
For the first time in a handful of years, participation in the Control Line (CL) Navy Carrier Nats is up! Monday was registration day for the 2018 contest and the competition begins today. The CL Precision Aerobatics Nats held its appearance points judging on Monday.
Calm wind and sunshine were the perfect recipe for a competitive day of flying at the 2018 Nats. Control Line (CL) Scale wrapped up its competition on Sunday with an awards ceremony. CL Combat and RC Pylon events continued as pilots battled it out for the top spots.
The temperature was comfortable on Saturday, but the wind wreaked havoc at the CL Scale and RC Pylon Nats. At the CL circle, most competitors elected to not fly a second round because of the wind. At the RC Pylon flightline, the wind made takeoffs and corners challenging.
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