RC Combat came to an end with a close battle for the top spot, where David Smithgall took third place, Mike LaPacz second, and Heath Bartel won first place with 2,220 points.
Jun 23, 2021
Event 426 RC Pylon Racing took place on June 23, 2021, with six qualifying rounds completed. Gino Del Ponte leads the class with a fast time of 1:01.84, but the top 22 drivers and two wild cards will be determined after Wednesday's additional rounds.
Jun 23, 2021
2021 Control Line Navy Carrier events were affected by low attendance due to COVID-19, but some returned this year and helped with official duties. Mechanical issues caused problems, especially when transitioning from high-speed to low-speed flights. Two planes were damaged, one repairable on the field, the other destroyed.
Jun 23, 2021
The Muncie Nats featured two control line racing events: AMA Slow Rat and AMA Goodyear. Eight entries competed in both, with Richard Kucjeko's Bearcat and Bob Oge's Cassutt winning their respective categories. The GO .25 engine dominated the competition.
Jun 23, 2021
The 1/2A Speed and 1/2A Profile Proto contests took place on June 21, with Chris Montagino winning the National Championship in 1/2A Speed and Glen VanSant placing second. Bill Hughes secured third place in 1/2A Speed and Patrick Hempel finished third in 1/2A Profile Proto.
Jun 22, 2021
"Control Line Combat tournament kicked off with approximately 30 contestants, with photos showcasing action-packed moments from Monday."
Jun 22, 2021
The National RC Combat Championships were held on June 22, 2021, with pilots competing in various classes including GNAT Combat and Scale 2948. David Smithgall won the championship in Scale 2948, while Heath Bartel took the title in GNAT Combat.
Jun 22, 2021
Control Line Precision Aerobatics judges evaluated planes due to strong winds, forcing pilots to hold onto their planes during judging to prevent damage. The event was rescheduled for the following day with better weather expected.
Jun 22, 2021
On June 21, 2021, Gary Freeman Jr. competed in EF1 electric class at Nats with 32 entries. His son, Brody, won Best Junior award and received a call for his father while racing. Travis Flynn took the win with a fast time of 1:07.62.
Jun 22, 2021