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May 4, 2026
2025 F3A National Champion Joseph Szczur. (Jon Dieringer photo)
The 2025 RC Aerobatics Nats concluded with perfect weather and high-quality flying. Competitors in Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced, Masters, and FAI F3A classes showcased their skills in multiple rounds. The event culminated in a celebratory banquet where awards were presented, friendships rekindled, and plans for next year began.
Aug 25, 2025
Rusty Dose with Kasey and Valerie Johnson. They live in East Grand Forks, MN. Kasey has been flying for five years, and this is his first time at the NATS. He is 17 years old.
Competition resumed on Thursday for the final round of preliminary flights, but low clouds and a crosswind delayed the start. After a 90-minute wait, flights resumed, challenging pilots' crosswind skills. Friday's events include Masters and F3A finals, alongside Advanced, Sportsman, and Intermediate rounds. Finalists were announced at the day's end.
Aug 22, 2025
F3A Pilot Troy Newman of Goodyear, AZ with his Wei Yang Proteus Biplane.
On August 20, 2025, nineteen Masters-class pilots gathered for their third and fourth rounds, facing challenging weather with low clouds. After delays, they completed their flights by 1:30 pm, with results available on the NSRCA website. Competition resumes on August 21 at 8 am, featuring Masters, F3A, Advanced, Sportsman, and Intermediate classes.
Aug 21, 2025
The RC Aerobatics competition held on August 19, 2025, showcased impressive performances in pattern flying. Results from the rounds can be found on the NSRCA website, highlighting the skill and precision of competitors in this exciting event. Check the site for detailed scores and standings.
Aug 20, 2025
Santiago Perez flying his freestyle routine.
The 2025 IMAC Nationals concluded on a high note despite a weather delay, with pilots showcasing their skills in precision and Freestyle rounds.
Aug 4, 2025
Anatol Polillo flying his first Nats!
The 2025 AMA/LSF Soaring Nationals had a great turnout for various classes including XC, ALES, F5J, F3L, Quadfecta, Unlimited, Two-meter, and Nostalgia (NOS) classes. Pilot Josh Glaab won multiple trophies, including four in total, while Randy Everly took first place in Unlimited.
Aug 1, 2025
Kim Quenette's beautiful Jtec Plane.
Pilots competed through three rounds of known sequences and an unknown sequence at the 2025 IMAC Nationals, with a Freestyle round postponed due to weather.
Jul 31, 2025
A display of aircraft with canopy covers at the 2025 IMAC Nats.
The 2025 IMAC Nationals officially kicked off with contest flying, completing three known rounds and one unknown round despite foggy conditions. Pilots showed efficiency and focus, with a notable addition of custom canopy plane covers designed by Adi Kochav from Israel.
Jul 30, 2025