Some background on the World Championships. This event is the fine-wine and cheese event of world model aerobatics competition. Its history goes back to 1960. Each two years, the FAI selects a location from around the world to host this event. It brings together the best pilots in the world to compete flying 2 meter planes that weigh no more than 5 kilograms, or 11 Lbs. Most aircraft are powered by electric but glow powered and even gas powered planes remain in use and competitive. The top two places were awarded to glow powered aircraft. The U.S. team consisted of four pilots: Andrew Jesky, Jason Shulman, AC Glenn (who replaced Brett as team alternate since Brett took a job flying full scale) and Joseph Szczur, the Junior pilot and reigning Junior World Champion from 2015.
The event was held in Argentina. The flying site was about 5 hours south of Buenos Aires in a small town called Villa Gessell. The opening ceremonies featured helicopter and full scale airshows.There were 27 countries represented, with 65 pilots attending.
Last edited by Don Szczur; 11-14-2017 at 05:30 PM.