Nats 2026

We wrapped up Day 2 of speed flying four more events. Things went a lot faster today!

Today we had no official flying. Instead, today was a practice day during the morning and evening while the afternoon had the appearance point scoring as the pilots’ meeting.

Now hold on a second. You mean to tell me that a virtual rookie who has been flying pylon for only a few years can come out here and win EF1 at the Nats? Well, that’s exactly what Chris Martin did this afternoon.

By Tim Lampe

Well alrighty you glider guiders, here we go again! “Glider Camp” aka “The Academy of Model Aeronautics/ League of Silent Flight (AMA/LSF) Soaring Nationals,” organized by our absolute favorite Nationals event director, Wally “By Golly!” Adasczik, is set to begin with Cross Country.

Monday, July 6 is the official start of the Control Line Navy Carrier events. The Navy Carrier events came about when the Nationals were sponsored by the US Navy and people wanted a Navy-themed event.

Welcome, control line race fans, to the 100th AMA Nats!

This year is marked with several noteworthy milestones. This is the 250th anniversary of the USA, the 100th AMA Nationals, and my 30th Nationals that I will have competed in.