Everyone,

We finally heard from the AMA about the Pattern NATS dates for 2011. The Pattern NATS will start on 8/2/2011 and run until 8/6/2011 - processing/pilots meeting/judge training will be on 8/2 with competition flights starting on 8/3 through 8/5 with the finals on 8/6.

As you all know, the World Championships will finish up the day before on 8/1 so Muncie will be the center of the Pattern universe for 2 solid weeks starting on July 23rd with model processing/practice for the F3A teams and culminating on August 6th with the AMA Pattern NATS finals. I've heard from a lot of people that wouldn't normally attend the NATS that they intend to come to the F3A World Championships and then stay and participate in the AMA NATS for Pattern.

Get your hotel reservations now and see you in Muncie!