The AMA Nats featured RC Soaring's "Trifecta" event, combining NOS, RES, and 2M sailplanes for a competition that also counted as the last Nats Soaring event of 2023. The event took place on July 22-23 at the International Aeromodeling Center in Indiana.
Jul 27, 2023
The 2023 Free Flight Nats competition took place on July 21 with partly cloudy skies and steady winds. Challenges included sinking air and cool temperatures, affecting flight times for models unable to climb high enough. Despite this, competitors showed impressive skill, setting national records and winning titles in various categories.
Jul 24, 2023
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Outdoor Free Flight (FF) Nats results: Josh Finn won F1B, John Lorbiecki won F1J, Hayden Ashworth won F1P, Denny Dock won AMA A Gas, Phil Calvert won AMA A Electric, and Josh Finn also won Adult HLG.
Jul 21, 2023
Outdoor Free Flight competition took place at the Nationals on July 19, 2023. The event featured various categories, including Catapult Glider and stick-and-tissue flying. Notable winners included Len Surtees (Adult), Daniel Guo (Junior), and Will Reuter (Senior). The NFFS banquet also honored the Free Flight Hall of Fame class and awarded Presidents' Awards to several individuals.
Jul 20, 2023
Outdoor Free Flight F1H towline events on July 18, 2023, saw Jim Parker win Adult with a 600-second maxout, and Daniel Guo take Junior. Aram Schlosberg won F1Q electric at 1200 seconds. The Mulvihill trophy was awarded to Skilly DeLoach in Junior and Henry Forster in Senior.
Jul 19, 2023
Model aircraft competitors won several categories at the centennial Free Flight Nats on July 17, 2023, including Moffett and F1A Glider events. Top winners included Bob Sifleet, Brian Van Nest, and Dan Berry in their respective categories.
Jul 18, 2023
Navy Carrier events took place on July 14, with clear skies and calm air allowing for great flying conditions. Paul Smith won Expert class, Bob Heywood took Sportsman class, and Mike Hatfield won Class I with a vintage Japanese Myrt model.
Jul 18, 2023
CL Combat events held on July 14, 2023, concluded with 1/2A and Fast Combat flying double elimination. Contests were won by Leonardo Silva (1/2A) and Ed Brzys (Fast). Some contestants experienced equipment issues, including Chuck Rudner's fuel system problem.
Jul 17, 2023
The 2023 Outdoor Free Flight Nationals will take place July 17-21 in Muncie, Indiana, with over 70 events planned. The event promises good weather and features various competition levels, including FAI, AMA, and FAC events. Competitors will aim for maximum flight duration before attempting flyoff flights, with varying rules depending on the event category.
Jul 17, 2023