[sherman89]

I just did my first IMAC, observation#1- have a backup plane to the one you fly, I had a motor stop in the middle of round 2, the motor box was coming apart, the damage was too severe for an overnight fix, end of the event. Observation#2- fly very long horizontal lines, in my first round I flew my sequence inside most people's loops, I went second so I did not get a chance to see other flights to see what the judges are looking for. Practise straight long lines both horizontal and vertical correcting for wind drift (you must have excellent rudder control, practise any thing that will give you excellent rudder skills, KE is one) remember, wind correction is done with rudder control (are you getting the picture on rudder control). Observation#3- do not crowd the judges, keep your sequence well away from them, they call it ASC (air space control) Observation#4- be very smooth in the manuver change overs, jerky manuvers costs points bigtime. Obervation#5 find a good Spotter that knows how to present to the judges and will keep you calm, not rushed. Observation#6 listen to your Spotter, do not fly from memory, it will cost you points. Observation#6- try to have fun, get the first one behind you!