Pilots excited for the start of the Nats arrived for in-processing as early as 7:30 am on Monday. The line of airplanes went around the corner of the McCullough Center.
Competitors and event organizers pose for a photo after the pilot meeting on Monday.
Dutch pilot, Yme Schrichte (aka The flying Dutchman) retrieving his plane after round 1 of P25.
Chuck Edwards, Chris Gini, and Mark Hunt in the ready box, at site 1.
Joe Walker, with his beautiful AJ designed Proteus WC, powered by a Q-Drive and Jeti radio system, getting ready for his second flight of the day.
Ken Velez, finishing up round 2 of P25 on day 1 of the Nats.
(L-R) Gary Courtney, Jerry Budd, and Dave Lockhart are in the hot seats, get ready to judge round 2 of FAI.
Father and Son team of Joseph and Don Szczur, getting ready for another flight.
