Steve Petrotto’s Carbon Cub FX performs a touch-and-go.
RC Scale Nationals concluded with Rory Hartman taking first place in the Carbon Cub, Ron Pound winning Expert Sportsman, and Jeremy Arvin claiming Open Scale title. Conditions were challenging but flying was excellent, with some notable performances from newcomers.
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With flaps partially down, the author’s RV-4 is being flown in the Sport Scale class (Lee Ray photo).
Paul Smith flew his Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV to win Profile Scale.
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Curtis Switzer and his 1/3-scale Stearman.
Weather conditions worsened from morning to afternoon, forcing cancellation of flying round 3. Two planes were lost due to structural failure and radio signal loss. The final day of competition is expected to be favorable with clear skies and light winds.
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Ed Mason carrying his B-17 that he flew in Fun Scale
Pilots delayed AMA events due to high wind, rescheduled for Sunday. Peter Bauer demonstrated combining an RC car 2.4 GHz controller with a control line handle. The FAA Scale Hall of Fame Award was presented to Mike McHenry.
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The first-place winners in the 2025 Nats are (L to R) Gabriel Alimov (Senior Class), Orestes Hernandez (Open Class), and Wesley Smith (Junior Class).
The 2025 Control Line Precision Aerobatic Nats concluded with the Open Class champion Orestes Hernandez, Senior champion Gabriel Alimov, and Junior champion Wesley Smith taking home top honors. The event was marked by close competition and impressive flying skills from all participants.
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50% Super Starduster, powered by a DLE 170 engine, designed, built, and flown by Tom Lowrie.
RC Scale Nats day two: pilots practiced flights before Round 1, which took place amidst a crosswind. Notable performances included Kaleb Spencer's smooth flying of the KY Models P-47D and Larry Barr's Curtiss Pusher flying despite strong winds.
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Two Fast Jet models waiting their turn on the circle.
The North American Speed Society (NASS) held its final day of Control Line Speed on July 11, 2025. Bill Hughes won the National High Point Champion Award with a perfect score, while Jeff Gitchel took top honors in the Doc Davis High Speed Jet Champion award. The NASS also used a new Transitrace Opto-Electronic Speed Timing System for accurate and instant speed readings.
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Neil Simpson won the AMA 1/2A Combat championship with a clean sweep, taking top spot among competitors.
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Ed Mason’s Constellation with four glow engines.
Control Line Scale and Sport Scale events were held with some classes being postponed due to strong winds. Judges evaluated models based on level flight, while pilots made adjustments due to gusty conditions.
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