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Coverage, results, and stories from the National Aeromodeling Championships.

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Nats Demystified: Winch Launch Sailplanes

In this episode of Nats Demystified, AMA's Matt Ruddick talks to League of Silent Flight President Wally Adasczik about sailplanes, particularly about on way these aircraft are launched into the air without the need for a propeller or tow-plane.

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Aug 22, 2019
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Nats Demystified: Collective Pitch RC Helicopters

In this episode of Nats Demystified, AMA's Matt Ruddick chats with Align team pilot Ben Storick about how RC Helicopters are able to do the fantastic 3D acrobatics they are capable of.

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Aug 21, 2019
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Nats Demystified: Free Flight Model Engine Shutoff Timing

On this episode of Nats Demystified, AMA's Matt Ruddick chats with four time Free Flight Nationals Champion, Bob Sifleet, about how Free Flight models' engines are timed and turned off at the appropriate time and altitude.

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Aug 20, 2019
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Nats Demystified: Asymmetrical CL Speed Design

Do you ever wonder how particular Nats events work and what preparation goes into the aircraft being flown? Now you can find out with our summer series, Nats Demystified. On today's edition: What is asymmetical Control Line Speed design and what is it for?

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Aug 19, 2019

2019 Outdoor Free Flight Nats Recap

Aug 16, 2019
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Nats Demystified: RC Pylon Callers

Do you ever wonder how particular Nats events work and what preparation goes into the aircraft being flown? Now you can find out with our summer series, Nats Demystified! What is the caller's role in RC Pylon Racing?

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Aug 16, 2019

August 13, 2019: RC Soaring NOS, RES, 2Meter

Aug 15, 2019
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Nats Demystified: Keeping Control Line Untangled

Do you ever wonder how particular Nats events work and what preparation goes into the aircraft being flown? Now you can find out with our summer series, Nats Demystified. How do Control Line pilots keep the lines untangled?

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Aug 14, 2019
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Nats Demystified: U-Control Handles

Do you ever wonder how particular Nats events work and what preparation goes into the aircraft being flown? Now you can find out with our summer series, Nats Demystified. First up, how do Control Line handles work?

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Aug 13, 2019

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