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2021 F3S JET NATS- Johnson County Airport, Tennessee
2021 NATS Report, by: Wayne Matthews
Despite the COVID implications, the 2021 Jet Nationals was held at the previous NATS (2019) event site in Tennessee, on August 26-29, 2021. The Johnson County Airport provided a beautiful, serene venue, with a backdrop of mountains and sunny skies throughout our time there. The airport provided us with a safe & secure hangar for overnight storage/charging and also parking for pilots who had motor homes. It certainly was an outstanding spot for our event and pilots enjoyed themselves tremendously.
Again, we had 22 pilots who had registered to attend. However, due to unforeseen circumstances and a variety of reasons, we only had 10 showing up to compete in 5 classes. We did have one pilot coming all the way from Jamaica to fly with us (Deryck Taylor). Archie Stafford was the Event Director and since the temperature sensor gave out on my turbine the day of practice, I helped out wherever I was needed for the event.
The full 4 days of competition was intense and the pilots stayed focused throughout. There was an on-site caterer who supplied breakfast and lunch, so there was no need to leave the area for meals. The beautiful trophies were supplied by John Bradley of Athens Trophy Shop in Athens Georgia.
We all had a great time there and we look forward to what the 2022 contest season will bring.
Despite the COVID implications, the 2021 Jet Nationals was held at the previous NATS (2019) event site in Tennessee, on August 26-29, 2021. The Johnson County Airport provided a beautiful, serene venue, with a backdrop of mountains and sunny skies throughout our time there. The airport provided us with a safe & secure hangar for overnight storage/charging and also parking for pilots who had motor homes. It certainly was an outstanding spot for our event and pilots enjoyed themselves tremendously.
Again, we had 22 pilots who had registered to attend. However, due to unforeseen circumstances and a variety of reasons, we only had 10 showing up to compete in 5 classes. We did have one pilot coming all the way from Jamaica to fly with us (Deryck Taylor). Archie Stafford was the Event Director and since the temperature sensor gave out on my turbine the day of practice, I helped out wherever I was needed for the event.
The full 4 days of competition was intense and the pilots stayed focused throughout. There was an on-site caterer who supplied breakfast and lunch, so there was no need to leave the area for meals. The beautiful trophies were supplied by John Bradley of Athens Trophy Shop in Athens Georgia.
We all had a great time there and we look forward to what the 2022 contest season will bring.
Mike McConville, First place, F3S Class.
Archie Stafford, second place F3S.
Mike McConville's First place, EDF Class.
Deryck Taylor Second place EDF.
Rod Snyder, Third in EDF.
Deryck Taylor, flying an 80mm EDF AvantiS at the NATS.
Joe Ryan's Aspire in F3S Silver.
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Chris Woycke, winner of F3S Silver.
Robert Pannell Second place F3S Silver
Rod Snyder Third place F3S Silver.
Deryck Taylor from Jamaica First place Basic.
Chris Woycke's First place REBEL in F3S Silver.
Getting ready to GO!
Wayne & Deryck (Team Jamaica).
Mike McConville's MEPHISTO doing a high alpha pass.
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Archie Stafford First place in Scale class.
Dan Baker, 2nd place Scale.
Rod Snyder's HAWK 3rd in Scale.
Archie Stafford's First place in Scale F-16.
Pilots & trophies!
Trying to get Wayne's Leo started but no-go.
Archie's F-100 going on it's maiden flight
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F3S NATIONALS PILOT EQUIPMENT DATA
Finals F3S
Preliminary Saturday Night F3S Scores
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Finals Silver
Preliminary Saturday Night F3S Silver Scores
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Finals Scale
Preliminary Saturday Night SCALE Scores
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Finals EDF
Preliminary Saturday Night EDF Scores
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Finals Basic
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