By Dan Kane
Electric Formula 1 (EF1) was flown today. We had 44 registered pilots in this class. The planes are replicas of full-scale F1 racers. This is a spec class run on 4S LiPos and an 8 X 8E APC propeller. This electric class is our only electric event and, just as with 424, we run both a Novice and Expert division.
We also hold a Best of Show competition with the only rule being that the airplane must have been flown in this competition. It was great to see some Junior and Senior competitors again. I enjoyed modeling with my father and now with my son; it is fun to watch our younger crew steadily improve and really get into the mix.
Mitchell Haupt with his best Junior trophy.![:] Glenn Lang from Indiana finished third in Standard class. He is seen here with NMPRA president Trey Witte.](https://nats.modelaircraft.org/files/styles/large/public/kane7.png)
:] Glenn Lang from Indiana finished third in Standard class. He is seen here with NMPRA president Trey Witte.
Annabelle Doe holding her Best of Show Rickey Rat model. The bar has been raised for details on the models this year. Annabelle’s father, Tom Doe, even had an instrument panel that would light up. Too cool. I look forward to seeing what is presented next year. Annabelle was also our best Senior this year.
L-R: Cory Paine, Roy Andrassy, and Zack from Canada holding Cory’s record-setting Little Toni model. Cory set a new National record this weekend of 1:05.44, which is very fast. He was one bobble away from taking home all the marbles. Well done, boys!
Gary Freeman Jr. and Brody Freeman from Florida; they competed in EF1. Gary flew the purple Thunder Chicken from Jerry Small, and Brody flew a Miss Dara from NitroPlanes that was given to him by competitor Bill Hiller.
