Plane Processing at the 2019 Pattern NationalsThe following bullet points will be used for plane processing at the 2019 Pattern Nationals.

1. All AMA class planes must have their AMA number or Owners name & address on or in the plane. This will be verified during plane processing prior to applying the processed confirmation sticker.
2. All FAI planes must have their AMA number on the outside of the plane, numbers must be 25mm tall or larger (0.984”).
3. There is no weight limit for Sportsman and Intermediate classes.
4. All classes including Sportsman and Intermediate must meet the 2 meter rule in overall length and width
5. Advanced class has a weight allowance of 115 grams.
6. Advanced, Masters, and FAI classes have a 50 grams allowance.
7. An advanced class plane can weigh no more than 5165 grams.
8. Masters and FAI class planes can weigh no more than 5050 grams.
9. Noise limits: AMA 96 Db(A), FAI 94 Db(A), Sound ,meter tolerance is +/- 1 Db(A), making the AMA meter reading limit 97 Db(A) and FAI 95 Db(A). A Courtesy sound check for FAI & Masters will be set up in the plane processing area. The planes of the finalist in Masters and FAI will be checked prior to their first finals flight.
10. Every plane is subject to safety inspection during the plane processing as to rigging issues that may present a safety issue.
11. Battery voltage: AMA & FAI limit is 42.56 volts plus a 1% tolerance which comes to 42.99 volts (42.9856v rounded up to the nearest 0.01v). It will be the responsibility of any pilot using the High Voltage LiPo battery packs for a flight, to bring it to the attention of the site director upon entering the ready box, and for the pilot to provide the voltage checker and prove to the Site Directors appointed witness the voltage of his pack meets these limits prior to the starting of your 3 minute clock.
12. If you brought a backup plane, process it along with your primary plane during Tuesdays plane processing.

There is Only 10 days left to register for the Nats, registration ends June 1st. This is one Nats you don't want to miss. Lots of extra flying this year, plenty of social events, a swap shop, seminar on cutting foam odd shaped parts, plenty of dinners included, and a really nice banquet. Register on the AMA web site. Be sure to select the AMA basic fee and the NSRCA RC Aerobatics fee in your cart before checking out. Each entry comes with one banquet ticket included, extra tickets are available there and will be available at the event.

Only 9 Days left to register for the 2019 Pattern Nationals. Don't miss out, register now.
We're gonna pass a good time there, Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler.

Only 8 days left to register for the Pattern Nats. June 1st is coming fast. Currently we have registered;
1 Sportsman
4 Intermediate
7 Advanced
12 Masters
9 FAIHistorically most pilots wait until the last week to register. We’ve reached that week, so it’s time to register.Be sure you don’t miss out on one of the most enjoyable and informative Nationals. Go online at the AMA web site, modelaircraft.org and register. Be sure to add the AMA basic fee, and the NSRCA RC Aerobatics fee to your cart as well as any extra banquet tickets you may need. One banquet ticket comes with each pilot enrty fee.Have I told you lately, that you really need to be there? You really really need to be there.
We’re gonna pass a good time there, Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler

Only 4 days left to register for the Pattern Nats at the standard rate. On June 1st the late registration fee goes into effect and the cost goes up $50. Sign up now before the price goes up.

Only 3 days left for standard registration for the 2019 RC Aerobatics Nationals in Blytheville. On June 1st the cost goes up $50 for late registration. Be sure to register before June 1st to get the best price available. From June 1st to June 15th late registration will be open but the price is $50 higher if you wait until then, so don’t wait any longer, sign up now.If you’re on the fence, come on, jump down and register, you know you want to come pass a good time with us. You know you want to.Lots of flying: We have increased the flying from 6 rounds to 8 for Sportsman, Intermediate, & Advanced. In FAI all pilots get to fly 4 rounds of P19 and 2 rounds of F19.Lots of good food (some of it even Cajun): On Tuesday June 16th the city of Blytheville is providing a BBQ dinner at the pilots meeting, I have 2 Cajun Chefs who will be serving Boudin, Hot Tamales, Finger foods and desserts at the Hospitality tent, Kolaches and coffee in the mornings. Friday evening at the pilots meeting pulled pork poboy dinner, and then there is the Banquet at the Holiday INN express Saturday evening. That’s a lot of food included in the entry fee.Some great Southern Arkansas Hospitality throughout the event and especially at the hospitality tent, a swap shop on Wednesday at the hospitality tent (be sure to bring something to throw out on the tables to wheel & deal with), informative seminar: Mark Hunt with Insight RC will be demonstrating hot wire foam cutting of odd shaped parts at the seminar Thursday evening at the hospitality tent, great friends, and a excellent flying site. With all this, if you don’t have a good time, then it’s your own fault. We’re gonna pass a good time there, come join in, Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler.You know you want to. You deserve it. You need to be there. You really really need to be there.

To register GO to: http://shop.modelaircraft.org/dept.aspx?id=05db47b0-8a08-4624-8db8-3228874dScroll down to the “RC Aerobatics” line with the NSRCA logo. There is a small box with a drop down arrow and it should read “BASIC REGISTRATION FEE (must be selected or registration will be void) $50" Click on add to cart.Then click on the down arrow in the box and select “the class you want to compete in” then click on add to cart.One Banquet ticket comes with the pilots entry for additional tickets click on the down arrow in the box and select “Additional Banquet ticket” then click on add to cart. If you need more than 1 extra banquet click on add to cart to add one ticket each time you click.Once you have selected everything you need, scroll back to the top of the page and click on the cart at the top right just under the blue ban. Make sure your quantities are correct and all your selections are listed in the cart and then check out.

You can still register for the Pattern Nationals until June 15th. The cost has gone up, but it’s not too late. Don’t miss out on the adventure.Lots of flying, Lots of good food, and some great Arkansas Southern Hospitality throughout the event, especially at the hospitality tent, a swap shop on Wednesday at the hospitality tent (be sure to bring something to throw out on the tables to wheel & deal with), informative seminar: Mark Hunt with Insight RC will be demonstrating hot wire foam cutting of odd shaped parts at the seminar Thursday evening at the hospitality tent, great friends, and a excellent flying site. With all this, if you don’t have a good time, then it’s your own fault. We’re gonna pass a good time there, come join in, Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler.Go to the AMA web site to register. To register GO to: http://shop.modelaircraft.org/dept.aspx?id=05db47b0-8a08-4624-8db8-3228874dScroll down to the “RC Aerobatics” line with the NSRCA logo. There is a small box with a drop down arrow and it should read “BASIC REGISTRATION FEE (must be selected or registration will be void) $50" Click on add to cart.Then click on the down arrow in the box and select “the class you want to compete in” then click on add to cart.One Banquet ticket comes with the pilots entry for additional tickets click on the down arrow in the box and select “Additional Banquet ticket” then click on add to cart. If you need more than 1 extra banquet click on add to cart to add one ticket each time you click.Once you have selected everything you need, scroll back to the top of the page and click on the cart at the top right just under the blue ban. Make sure your quantities are correct and all your selections are listed in the cart and then check out.

Today and tomorrow is all you have left to register for the RC Aerobatic National Championships. Registration deadline is June 15th.
Please go to the NSRCA web site and check on your judging certification and be sure you are certified in both AMA and FAI, it is required in order to receive your packet at the Nationals. Help things run smooth, do it now so I don't have to look it up at the Nats, don't wait until the last minute.The practice sites will be open to practice starting on Saturday July 13th. Sites 1, 2, & 3 will be closed to practice prior to Monday and will open for practice Monday and Tuesday only, but all the practice sites will be open.

See you there.

We have been working hard to get everything ready for the RC Aerobatics Nationals. It is coming together nicely. Should be a great event, lots going on throughout the event. There sure is a lot that goes into this event. Thanks to a great team of volunteers who help make all this possible.

2019 Nats pictures

Awesome job Gentleman! I wish I could have made it but work has gotten in the way of fun once again...