Written by Rachelle Haughn A diverse mix of pilots converge for an exciting event Event coverage As seen in the December 2017 issue of Model Aviation.Photo Gallery “Goggles down.” “Let’s keep it chill on the flightline.” (All is quiet.) “Alright pilots, arm your quads.” “We go live on the tone in less than five.” A tone sounds. Then, suddenly, the silence is broken by the whir of spinning propellers and the beeping of receiver antennas. As the quadcopters rush to the starting gate and the pilots’ pulses race, announcer Joe Scully quickly updates the competitors and spectators on the…
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