The 2020 Helicopter Nats concluded with a successful competition day despite low cloud cover and cooler temperatures. A total of 59 flights were completed, and the podium finishers were determined. The Advanced class was won by Michael Parker, while Nick Maxwell took top honors in F3C and F3N.
Aug 5, 2020
The 2020 Helicopter Nats competition began on August 4, with pilots competing in various classes, including F3C and Advanced classes, amidst favorable weather conditions.
Aug 4, 2020
20 pilots competed in F3K Nationals 2020, down from previous years likely due to COVID. Jason Cole won with Nathan Bartley and Oleg Golovidov finishing second and third respectively.
Jul 30, 2020
RC Soaring ALES results: Peter Goldsmith took first place, followed by Richard Burnoski and Robert Burson at the 2020 Nats on July 28-29.
Jul 30, 2020
Nineteen pilots participated in F3K hand-launch glider soaring at the July 29, 2020 event. The competition had nine rounds with varying conditions and task times ranging from 1-10 minutes.
Jul 29, 2020
RC Soaring F5J Nationals were delayed due to rain, with the top 9 pilots competing in a flyoff that was ultimately cancelled. The event resumed with F3K and ALES starting today.
Jul 28, 2020
RC Combat competition took place on July 27, 2020, with three winners in the E-1000 class: Tim Gillow (3rd), Heath Bartel (2nd), and Will Drumm (1st). The event featured various foamboard designs and a demonstration of the class rules.
Jul 27, 2020
The 2020 RC Combat Nationals took place on July 26, with the third day featuring the GNAT Combat event. Heath Bartel won first place with 2,276 points, followed by Tim Gillow with 2,172 and David Smithgall in third with 1,288 points. The Limited B event concluded on Sunday.
Jul 26, 2020
John Armstrong and Randy West won the F3Res event, with Steven Willcox Jr. and Steven Willcox Sr. finishing second.
Jul 26, 2020