2027 F3C U.S. Team (L to R) Mike Goza, Nick Maxwell, Andre Van Grieken.
The 2026 Model Helicopter National Championships are now in the books. This was one of the best represented Nats in recent history. We saw lots of flights and terrific competition with several new competitors.
A very special thanks to all of the FAI seated judges, Cliff Hiatt, and our CD, Chris Gooden.
We have a new F3N USA Team for the 2027 world championships. We also have a new F3C USA team. We have national champions (2026) in all AMA and FAI classes!
AMA class champions:
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Sportsman - Nathan Essex
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Advanced - Dan Hiller
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Expert - Gordie Meade
Scale winners:
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Sport - Tim DiPeri
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Precision 518 - Tim DiPeri
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Team Scale - Darrell Sprayberry/Greg Alderman
FAI winners and USA world teams:
F3C: Nick Maxwell – 1st, Mike Goza – 2nd, Andre Van Grieken – 3rd, Nob Muraki – 4th (team alternate) F3N: Nick Maxwell – 1st, Andre Van Grieken – 2nd, Sean Miller – 3rd, Satinder Dhindsa – 4th (team alternate)
