The July 9, 2023 AMA events saw tight competition across various categories. Peter Bauer emerged as Overall Scale Champion and won the F4B Scale title with his Islander model.
Jul 10, 2023
Rainstorms affected CL scale flying, but cleared up by noon. P-39 was flown in Team Scale with impressive clouds. Sport Scale pilots opted out of Rounds 3 & 4 to preserve their models for Sunday. Grant Hiestand was inducted into the CL Hall of Fame.
Jul 10, 2023
The CL Scale event at Static and Control Line Scale competitions was held on July 7, 2023. The pilots flew five models with retractable landing gear, including a P-39 and an A-26 Invader. Flight scores varied across categories, with some teams closely tied for points.
Jul 10, 2023
Matt Neumann reports on the July 9, 2023, event at the National Model Aviation Museum, including judging and processing of aircraft, appearance point evaluation, and induction of new Hall of Fame members.
Jul 10, 2023
The AMA's 100-year celebration included a Pylon display and flight demonstrations, honoring the history of the sport. Two individuals were inducted into the National Miniature Pylon Racing Association Hall of Fame for their contributions to model aviation.
Jul 10, 2023
RC pilots competed in a pylon event at Nats/Muncie on July 8, 2023. 25 pilots participated, with Novices and Experts separated. The Canadian team of Roy Andrassy and Cory Paine won first place and the fastest time in eight rounds of racing.
Jul 10, 2023
The Nats is celebrating its 100th anniversary and 50th anniversary of the Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Association (PAMPA). The Control Line Precision Aerobatics event will be held from July 9-14, featuring pilots performing a pattern of 15 maneuvers with judges scoring their performances.
Jul 10, 2023
The 2023 RC Pylon Nats celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the first National Miniature Pylon Racing Association (NMPRA) event. The event features three classes: AMA 426, Electric F1, and AMA 422, with pilots competing for national championships in each class.
Jul 10, 2023
2023 CL Navy Carrier events kick off with three days of competition, featuring full-scale naval aircraft models flown from a simulated carrier deck. Competitors are timed for speed and landing accuracy, with classes for internal combustion engines and electric motors.
Jul 10, 2023