{"id":664,"date":"2025-12-13T16:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T22:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\/amadistrictxi\/?p=664"},"modified":"2026-01-13T16:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:35:59","slug":"northwest-scale-aero-modellers-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\/amadistrictxi\/2025\/12\/13\/northwest-scale-aero-modellers-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"NorthWest Scale Aero-Modellers Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hi all<\/strong>. It\u2019s been a busy summer but lots of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First<\/strong>, I mentioned last month that I finished my new jet. It\u2019s a Boomerang RC Jets Atom and it turned out very well. I found a gently used KingTech K-142G4+ turbine engine to power it, and this turned out to be a great choice\u2014perfect for flying from a grass field. The airplane itself is a joy to fly; it\u2019s light, maneuverable, easy to see, and lands like a dream. I said several times that this is so much fun that it should be illegal! Here are some pictures:<\/p>\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve been keeping a logbook for my turbine flying this year so that I can qualify to help approve others for their turbine waivers. I have logged more than 75 turbine flights and have burned more than 25 gallons of Jet A fuel. I\u2019m having a lot of fun with this new aspect of our hobby. Call or write to me if you need any information or help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next<\/strong>, I competed in the NorthWest Scale Aero-Modellers Championship held at Weaver\u2019s Field in Othello, Washington. This competition is the main event for our Scale fliers in the Northwest. Attendance was down a bit this year, but we still had 24 entries, including seven entries in our entry-level class!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I really enjoyed this competition and will continue to compete in it. If you are interested in RC Scale flying, visit nwscale.org<\/a> for more information. My goal next year is to fly RC Scale in the 100th AMA Nats. Here are some pictures (including one of my trophies):<\/p>\n\n\n

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That\u2019s all<\/strong> for this month. Summer is ending, but I\u2019m not through yet. I\u2019m planning a visit to a field in Oregon to see whether we can support a Jamboree there next year. I also have a trip to Muncie, Indiana, for an Executive Council meeting, and I\u2019m going to do some more flying before next month. Keep building and flying!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phil Tallman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

amadistrictxi@modelaircraft.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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