In this special MasterClass episode filmed at AMA Headquarters during Nats Month, hosts Joshua Orchard and Brian Schiller share event updates, celebrate the spirit of RC aviation, and award the highly anticipated custom-built Old School Model Works Minuette to one lucky viewer. Packed with community appreciation, advocacy reminders, and exciting teasers for Season 2, this episode captures the heart of the hobby.
Nats Month: Energy, Competition & Community
The episode begins with Chad Buro from AMA, who provides an enthusiastic overview of Nats. Participation is climbing, especially in pylon racing, and excitement is building for the scale competition and the Control Line World Championships. The weather is outstanding, pilots are gathering from all over the country, and AMA HQ is buzzing with activity.
Joshua and Brian highlight what makes Nats truly special:
community, camaraderie, and a shared passion for model aviation—values that DU-BRO has supported for 65 years.
To help pilots prepare for events like Nats, DU-BRO Threaded Push Rods are a field essential for custom linkages and repairs:
Why AMA Matters: Protecting the Future of Model Aviation
The hosts shift into an important message: the AMA's critical role in preserving model aviation in the United States. From representing hobbyists to the FAA to providing insurance, flying sites, safety programming, and youth development, the AMA remains the backbone of the RC flight community.
Pilots upgrading or rebuilding models for events benefit from the strength and reliability of DU-BRO Swivel Ball Links for precise, slop-free control authority:
The Minuette Giveaway: A Glow-Powered Labor of Love
After months of building through the MasterClass series, Joshua and Brian finally reveal the winner of the handcrafted Minuette. The giveaway Minuette is a glow version, though Joshua notes it can be converted to electric—a nod to the flexibility of Old School Model Works kits.
The winner selection was no small task:
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Over 737 comments from YouTube and Facebook
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Every entry logged into a master spreadsheet
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A randomized digital wheel used for fairness
At 10:30, the winner is announced:
🎉 Chip Tumblin! 🎉
Chip is asked to contact orders@dubro.com to arrange delivery.
For those inspired to build their own Minuette, DU-BRO Pull-Pull Systems ensure crisp rudder authority and perfect servo geometry:
Season 2 Teaser: The Great State of Texas & “Resto-Modding”
Joshua gives viewers a taste of what’s coming next:
MasterClass Season 2 will take place in Texas and focus on restoring, repairing, and resto-modding older airframes. From wiring to structural reinforcement, covering to hardware upgrades, the goal is to help hobbyists revive aging models safely and effectively.
DU-BRO hardware will play a major role. For example, DU-BRO Clevises remain a top choice for durable, vibration-resistant linkages:
And for covering prep and finishing work, DU-BRO Kwik Sand Hand Sander offer precise, perfectly flat surfaces every time:
Closing Thanks & Acknowledgements
The episode ends with heartfelt thanks to:
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Old School Model Works
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Horizon Hobby
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Spektrum RC
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AMA
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Master Airscrew
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Zap Glue
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And DU-BRO supporters worldwide
MasterClass continues to grow because of the community, and this episode celebrates exactly that.
