Stories from the Flight Line

NATS News

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

Man with model airplane, standing beside large trophy on airfield.

Orestes Hernandez is the 2024 National Champion.

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Aug 12, 2024
Man sitting and another standing on an asphalt road near a cornfield.

Xyndi Eberenz during an official flight.

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Aug 12, 2024
Man standing on tarmac with trees and fields in the background.

Brett Buck during his second flight.

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Aug 9, 2024
Paul Smith releases Bob Hawk’s Nostalgia Profile model.

Paul Smith releases Bob Hawk’s Nostalgia Profile model.

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Aug 9, 2024
New US Team Pilot Nob Muraki having a go at the ARCCHS precision competition fun event.

New US Team Pilot Nob Muraki having a go at the ARCCHS precision competition fun event.

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Aug 9, 2024
There were some long waiting periods in Fast Combat. The pranksters thought it'd be fun to simulate bribing the judges for a few extra air points. Ed Brzys just wants to get a test run on his engine, and Brian Stas offers $20 to judge Chris Gay. This is not real, it’s just for fun—don't call the authorities.

There were some long waiting periods in Fast Combat. The pranksters thought it'd be fun to simulate bribing the judges for a few extra air points. Ed Brzys just wants to get a test run on his engine, and Brian Stas offers $20 to judge Chris Gay. This is not real, it’s just for fun—don't call the authorities.

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Aug 9, 2024
The assembly of judges during the warm-up flight.

The assembly of judges during the warm-up flight.

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Aug 8, 2024
:] Paul Smith’s Profile airplane, which was used in Class II Carrier.

Paul Smith’s Profile airplane, which was used in Class II Carrier.

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Aug 8, 2024
Dan Lucente competes in Sportsman. This photo shows the judge’s perspective.

Dan Lucente competes in Sportsman. This photo shows the judge’s perspective.

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Aug 8, 2024

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