Pilots competed in Sportsman and Expert classes, with Gordon Meade winning Expert class and Chris Goodin taking top spot in Sportsman class. The F3C semi-finals are ongoing, with Danny Wang leading the pack followed by Yasunobu Muraki and Timothy Diperi.
Aug 2, 2023
The 2023 IMAC Nats saw 44 pilots compete for top spots, with over 1,200 sequences flown. New champions were crowned across classes, and the event was marked by a traditional banquet dedicated to Ben Batts. The Bennett Cup and Schroeder Cup were awarded to Kody Donath, who won both competitions.
Aug 2, 2023
RC Helicopter Nationals Day 1 Recap:
Cooler weather and sunny skies brought good conditions for competition. Four rounds of Sportsman were completed before two first-time competitors left early. The Expert class also had two rounds, with the F3C and F3N classes completing one round each. New pilots are enjoying themselves, and the current scores reflect the competitiveness.
Aug 1, 2023
The 2023 RC Helicopter Nationals were set up for perfect weather conditions, a significant improvement from last year's conditions. The event features six new competitors and will include various classes including AMA Sportsman and Expert, FAI F3C and F3N, and a scale class.
Jul 31, 2023
The 2023 Nats: RC Soaring Unlimited unlimited sailplane contest was held successfully in Muncie, Indiana, with a focus on safety and hard work. The pilots who rose to the top included Gordy Buckland, Josh Glaab, Dave Bradley Jr., Mike Lachowski, Dave Resinger, and Jim Martin.
Jul 31, 2023
A storm damaged equipment and structures at RC Scale Aerobatics practice site on Friday morning, forcing pilots to adapt to the unexpected circumstances.
Jul 28, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023
The 2023 Nats: RC Soaring XC was held at Monroe Central High School in Indiana, with pilots competing on a southwest or northwest launch course. Ed Dumas and Dave Smith flew their respective tasks, with Dumas completing his task first and reaching speeds of up to 30 mph. Smith's task was completed later, showcasing the challenges and successes of the event.
Jul 27, 2023