Plane requirement

[goldenclan]

Hello, I was wondering what types and size of planes are needed to get involved with IMAC? Is there a size limit, weight limit, plane type not allowed? I have been working on the sportsman seq and getting my 45 and stright lines tight. I have been flying in all types of wind up to about 15 mph just to get used to flying in varied weather, Haven't found a caller yet but trying to get my wife involved.

[BigBird]

In Sportsman you have to fly a scale airplane. The rules allow just about any full scale but needless to say a Cub would not be your best choice. On size anything goes as long as it is 55lbs or less. Don't let guys flying sportsman with 40% ers worry you. The real goal of IMAC is to fly against yourself and as you have noticed make yourself a better pilot. You will be suprised how fast your flying skill improves. There is all the rules info and contest calander here. www.mini-iac.com
Good Luck
Jason

[goldenclan]

Thanks BigBird, I was thinking about the Greatplanes Yak, or the Cap 232 that they have. I have a saito 220 that is getting lonely.

[TheTank]

	Quote: Originally Posted by BigBird
	In Sportsman you have to fly a scale airplane. The rules allow just about any full scale but needless to say a Cub would not be your best choice. On size anything goes as long as it is 55lbs or less. Don't let guys flying sportsman with 40% ers worry you. The real goal of IMAC is to fly against yourself and as you have noticed make yourself a better pilot. You will be suprised how fast your flying skill improves. There is all the rules info and contest calander here. www.mini-iac.com Good Luck Jason

Jason hit the nail on the head with that one. Fly whatever you want, don't be intimidated, and most importantly, have fun. Best thing about IMAC is challenging yourself to do better. People joke and say its boring... it may be to watch... but its not to fly. I have found myself going way past when my timer has gone off because I didnt get a manuever the way I wanted it... Gives you a nice awakening when you run out of fuel on a downline!

[exeter_acres]

I just started IMAC this year.... I love it... great flying and great experience....

One of the things I do as a caller and ask my caller to do for me is.....to remind the pilot to breathe!!!

It is very exciting, challenging and fun!!

[TheTank]

Good stuff Dean. It will hopefully relax alot of the the fears the new guys have when thinking about entering IMAC. I can remember my first contest years ago, man was I nervous as hell!

[goldenclan]

Thank you every one for all the information. I think that this is going to be a lot of fun.