Stories from the Flight Line

NATS News

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

The 2022 RC Scale Aerobatics Nats Day 3 saw beautiful conditions with slightly windy skies and sunshine. Pilots flew well-executed rounds, and prizes were awarded for the best aircraft, including a new radio and a Laser Z200. A spectacular fireworks display concluded the day's festivities.
Jul 1, 2022
RC Scale Aerobatics Nats Day 2: Smooth morning flights with two minor hiccups, followed by rounds of Unknowns and Known sequences. Event concluded at 5:30 p.m. with a shrimp boil and outdoor cinema.
Jun 30, 2022
RC Scale Aerobatics Nats Day 1 featured 18 pilots, sunshine, and a light breeze. The day included two Known rounds, an Unknown, two Knowns, lunch, and four Freestyle pilots.
Jun 29, 2022

Photo by Rich Whitlow, 2021 Nats.

The RC Scale Aerobatics Nats 2022 kicked off on June 27 at the AMA Headquarters with a pilots' meeting and spaghetti dinner. The competition will feature 18 pilots competing for perfection, concluding on July 1.
Jun 28, 2022
AMA Podcast
Pilots from across the US compete at the National Aeromodeling Championships, a nearly 100-year-old event hosted by the National Model Aviation Museum.
Jun 8, 2022
penny plane winners
The 2022 Indoor FF Nats concluded with notable performances, including Josh Finn's dominance in multiple events and records set by Adith Alagiri, Paul Finn, and Ross Clements. Jonathan Nuñez won the FAC Category Champion title, while Anjulie Sorbello earned the Senior Championship.
May 31, 2022
The Indoor Fliers Nats Day 4 concluded with impressive performances in various categories, including mass launches and glider events. Tim Batiuk led the HLG flight with a record time of 1:17.9, while Stan Buddenbohm maintained his lead in Unlimited Catapult.
May 28, 2022
The Indoor Nats continued with increased entries and activity, featuring scale models, high-performance gliders, and a variety of events. Hamish Christie maintained his dominance in the A-6 event, while Jonathan Nunez led the pack in scale events. The competition remains fierce, with several top contenders vying for the top spots.
May 27, 2022
2022 Indoor Free Flight Nats resumed in Eagar, Arizona on May 25.
May 26, 2022

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