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

The 2024 AMA RC Scale Nats winners!

The 2024 AMA RC Scale Nats winners!

July 14, 2024: RC Scale

A great time was had by all at the banquet held at The Clubhouse Muncie Saturday evening. There was plenty of catching up that occurred, and war stories were shared among both RC and Control Line (CL) Nats participants. Plenty of great food was served buffet style, and there was plenty of time provided to enjoy it!
Jul 15, 2024
Ed Mason earned the Overall Champion award at the 2024 CL Scale Nats.

Ed Mason earned the Overall Champion award at the 2024 CL Scale Nats.

July 13, 2024: CL Scale

Since we finished Round 1 on Friday, July 12, there were three rounds left to fly. The remaining flights were flown on Saturday, July 13, allowing the Control Line (CL) Scale portion to come to a close on Saturday afternoon.
Jul 15, 2024
A Pitts S2B flown by Jerry Nugent.

A Pitts S2B flown by Jerry Nugent.

July 13, 2024: RC Scale

Today, July 13, started off with a serious feel to it. What does that mean? Thursday, July 11, was for registration, practice, and, if applicable, static judging.
Jul 15, 2024
Jeff Pike’s B-24 was built from a Jack Stafford kit. Engine problems kept this good-looking model grounded for Round 1. Let’s hope it gets sorted out for Round 2!

Jeff Pike’s B-24 was built from a Jack Stafford kit. Engine problems kept this good-looking model grounded for Round 1. Let’s hope it gets sorted out for Round 2!

July 12, 2024: RC Scale

Once again, we were greeted by a great morning at the field, albeit the grass was still quite wet from yesterday’s storm; however, nothing delayed Contest Director (CD) John Boyko’s 8:30 a.m. pilot meeting.
Jul 15, 2024
Christopher DeGroff flying his 1/2a Scale F4F Wildcat, built from the Brodak kit.

Christopher DeGroff flying his 1/2a Scale F4F Wildcat, built from the Brodak kit.

July 12, 2024: CL Scale

The weather once again played a role in the scheduling for the flying portion of the 2024 AMA Control Line (CL) Scale Nats. Each pilot can fly a total of four times to determine their overall score.
Jul 15, 2024
The 2024 AMA Q40 winners: (L-R top) Leo Nordell, James Allen, Dean Stone, Jason Oliver, Jack Kane, Roy Andrassy, Anthony “AJ” Hemken, Brody Freeman, Gary Freeman Jr., (L-R bottom) Mike Helsel, Jason Duda, Dan Kane, and Gino Del Ponte.

The 2024 AMA Q40 winners: (L-R top) Leo Nordell, James Allen, Dean Stone, Jason Oliver, Jack Kane, Roy Andrassy, Anthony “AJ” Hemken, Brody Freeman, Gary Freeman Jr., (L-R bottom) Mike Helsel, Jason Duda, Dan Kane, and Gino Del Ponte.

July 12, 2024: RC Pylon

Today, July 12, is the final day of AMA 422 Q40 Racing. We could not have asked for a better day.
Jul 15, 2024
A colorful Stearman of Tim Dickey on the table for static judging.

A colorful Stearman of Tim Dickey on the table for static judging.

July 11, 2024: RC Scale

The RC Scale Nats kicked off on a beautiful Thursday morning. Light winds, a clear blue sky, and temperatures in the mid-70s were perfect for practice flying. This was a welcome change from Wednesday’s rain and 25 mph winds, all courtesy of hurricane Beryl!
Jul 12, 2024
Chago Panzardi, a four-time Helicopter and four-time Pylon reporter, is a fearsome Q40 competitor!

Chago Panzardi, a four-time Helicopter and four-time Pylon reporter, is a fearsome Q40 competitor!

July 11, 2024: RC Pylon

Today, July 11, held AMA 422 Quickie Racing. We could have asked for a better day. The weather was wet, but there was no wind. Doug Killebrew and his crew put on a nice show. 72 entries made this a big event of this week! AMA 422 is a two-day show, occurring on July 11-12.
Jul 12, 2024
The tent is down!

The tent is down!

July 10, 2024: RC Pylon

Today, July 10, saw AMA 426 Quickie Racing canceled due to stormy weather. AMA 426 was supposed to be a two-day show, held July 9-10. Due to today’s cancellation, the results from July 9 will stand.
Jul 11, 2024

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