Team USA will be traveling to Buckminster, United Kingdom, in July 2026 to participate in the FAI F4 Scale World Championships. Following a successful performance at the 2024 FAI F4 Scale World Championships in Romania, the team is eager to return to the international stage. For the 2026 event, we will be represented by a full team: four competitors in F4B, three in F4C, and three in F4H. We are preparing to demonstrate Team USA’s capabilities to the global community.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all of the outstanding suppliers and manufacturers whose support was instrumental in developing our models and making our participation in the World Championships possible.
F4B Control Line Scale
n 2024, the F4B team, with Mike McHenry and Pete Bauer, achieved first place, with Pete earning the title of World Champion. For 2026, Kathy Bauer joins the team, marking the first time in more than 30 years that Team USA has included a female pilot in F4B.
F4C RC Scale and F4H RC Standoff Scale
While Tim, Ben, Mike, and Jack competed with the team in 2024, Keith and Peter are new competitors looking forward to the World Championship challenge.
The team is currently engaged in fundraising initiatives to obtain the necessary resources for participation in the upcoming competition. Support via the NASA FAI raffle, corporate sponsorship, and model airplane club/individual donations are essential in facilitating the achievement of our shared objectives.
If you would like more information regarding the team’s 2026 plans or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Pete Bauer at junkpeterjunk@gmail.com. The team’s uniforms provide several prominent opportunities for your club/company name or logo to be displayed on the world stage.