The 2022 CL Speed Nats has come to an end. Friday, July 22, was the final day of the contest. Photos and captions by Warren Gregory.
Patrick launching Jeff's Fast Jet.
James VanSant launching his fathers "D " Plane.
Patrick Hempel's Fast Jet.
Patrick Hempel's D Speed.
Chris Montagino's D Speed.
Bill Hughes' C Speed.
Our pull test device. Every airplane is pull tested before every flight.
Jeff Gitchel preping a fast Jet for flight.
After the launch, you have to move quickly.
Bill Hughes fueling his C Speed.
Bill Hughes wins 3rd place in C Speed and 2nd place in D Speed.
Patrick Hempel wins 2nd place in C Speed and is the National Champion in Fast Jet for 2022.
Chris Montagino wins National Champion in C Speed, D Speed, and is the NASS High Point Champion.
James VanSant wins 3rd place in D Speed.
Paul Gibeault from Canada wins the National High Speed Champion award.