The 2022 Pylon Nats have concluded, with Dan Kane and his son Jack taking top honors in the 422 class. Mike Condon's event management was praised for its success, while Chuck Andraka and Tom Melshimer were commended for their tireless work behind the scenes.
Jul 24, 2022
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Final Day of Cross-Country Soaring: John Marien takes Grand Champion award with 3.4 miles, while Jeff Carr and Ed Dumas take second and third places, respectively. Carl Thuesen finishes fourth with an electric sailplane.
Jul 23, 2022
Contestants participate in high-stakes model airplane flying competition. Unusual events occur, including planes mysteriously stopping mid-flight and wings folding during flight. Despite technical issues, the competition continues, with a winner announced for the Advanced class and Rookie of the Year award given to Michael Schmitt.
Jul 23, 2022
Contestants in CL Precision Aerobatics Qualifying Wraps Up had a second chance to improve their scores after the first day's high wind on Thursday, July 21, at the field. The flight order was determined by a random draw for Friday's semifinals and Advanced National champion flights. Those who made it to the next round will face no throwaways on Friday, with high stakes for contestants competing.
Jul 22, 2022
Cross Country Soaring Day 2: Multiple pilots logged impressive flights, with Jeff Carr leading with a 4.7-mile effort and Ed Dumas following closely with a 2.5-mile flight. The event was held at Monroe Central High School and featured talented pilots flying F3RES.
Jul 22, 2022
RC Pylon Racing's Q-40 event has begun, featuring high-speed models that complete a 2.5-mile course in under 1 minute and 2 seconds. The competition showcases various designs, including elliptical wing models, as the sport winds down before its final day on July 22.
Jul 22, 2022
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Navy Carrier Ends results were announced, with Mike Anderson winning all three classes: 15 Carrier, Skyray Carrier, and Nostalgia Profile. The event was held over multiple days due to favorable wind conditions, making it easier for contestants to set up and pack their decks.
Jul 22, 2022
Control Line Speed declared winners in Sport Jet, A & B Speed on July 22. See photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/modelaircraft/albums.
Jul 22, 2022
The 2022 CL Racing Nats concluded with a high turnout of teams and riders, but ultimately had to cancel the final round due to pilot shortages and time constraints. The event featured various racing formats, including the Clown Race and Super Slow Rat, which were won by Bill Bischoff and Bill B./Mike Greb respectively.
Jul 22, 2022