The 2020 AMA Scale Nationals, both RC and CL Scale events, have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was rescheduled for July 12 but ultimately cancelled by NASA's board members. An alternative event, the NASA Scale Classic, will take place September 10-13th with no qualification process.
May 1, 2020
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Apr 27, 2020
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Apr 10, 2020
The 2020 Indoor Free Flight Nats has been canceled, but the Outdoor Nats will take place from July 12-August 5 at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana. The event features awards for pilots competing in Control Line Scale models, including a Grand Champion award and the National Association of Scale Aeromodelers Bob Lirette Flight Achievement Award.
Mar 2, 2020
The 2020 Indoor Free Flight Nats has been canceled, but the Outdoor Nats will take place July 12-August 5 at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana. The event features various sailplane contest categories, including Dynamic Soaring, F3K, Nostalgia, RES, 2-Meter, and Unlimited, with challenges such as cross-country flying, thermals, and team-oriented competitions.
Feb 14, 2020
The 2020 Indoor Free Flight Nats has been canceled, but the Outdoor Nats will be held July 12-August 5 at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana. IMAC pilots use the "weather rock" technology to predict weather conditions and adjust flying schedules accordingly. Team Clover Creek and Team Kam-Aero are tied for the Team Speed engine swap competition.
Feb 4, 2020
I couldn't find the requested video, so I can't provide a summary. However, based on the title and the book "Nats Demystified: Hunting Thermals", here is a possible summary:
"Hunters in Soaring and Free Flight events discuss tactics for finding and flying thermals with Wally Adasczik and Bob Sifleet."
Aug 27, 2019
Sailplane expert John Marien explains how sailplanes can soar in windy conditions, highlighting the key factors that allow them to stay aloft and even climb in turbulent air.
Aug 26, 2019
Matt Ruddick interviews Bob Sifleet about finding stray free flight models, sharing techniques for recovering lost models and discussing model maintenance.
Aug 23, 2019