size limit ?

[qdaemon]

Hello all


I read the rules and I did not see anywhere if there was a limit for
engine size or model weight which can be different for the
different categories : basic, sportman...
Can you confirm that the limits are the same ?
Can you tell me what are the limits ?

best regards
Julien

[excelpoint]

There are no size/engine limits in any classes(except what your national body says). The only difference in the classes is basic where you can fly anything at all. Once you get above basic you will need to have a Scale aerobatic plane. In Sportsman and above the plane must be of a type that flys in IAC competition or was designed or capable of being flown in an aerobatic box(or words to that effect)

[qdaemon]

Thank you.
I'm from France. I'll introduce myself in the next days. It will be better.

Thanks for you answer.
Julien

[sweetpea]

Now Pattern has a size weight limit.

2meter plane and 11lbs. Except in the sportsman class. Where you can fly anything, just like basic in IMAC

[Wild Thang]

From what I hear... It just has to be IMAA legal (25% scale). Except if your flying in the basic class.

[Zee]

Sp33d,
You are spreding bad rummors, IMAC has nothing to do with IMMA 1/4 scale rules! Basic class in IMAC you can fly any Aircraft. My son started in IMAC basic with H9 Easy Fly 40 Trainer.
Zee

[sweetpea]

The rules can be downloaded from the AMA website......

But in short.........

Any plane may fly in sportsman pattern and basic IMAC

For Pattern above sportsman---11lb limit and 2-meter size restriction. Of course a CD (contest director) can submit to waive these two rules or not enforce them as long as the AMA approves it.

For IMAC above basic.....your plane must fit the 10% scale rule of a plane that has competed or be capable of competing in the IAC competitions (which includes a box). These are full scale competitions. Also it relies entirely on the competitor to prove their plane is capable of this in full scale to the CD. The CD has no responsiblity to help you with this. IMAC is based off of fullscale. More rules above basic........Pilot required, Instrument Panel required, No opaque (can't see through) canopies and staying inside the weight limit of AMA for R/C planes. Again rules can be changed or ignored by the CD if submitted and approved by AMA.

There is no small size limit in either IMAC or Pattern. If in doubt on if your plane is legal......You can ask Judge (PM on FG) he is a wealth of knowledge on the rules!

[exeter_acres]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Zee
	Sp33d, You are spreding bad rummors, IMAC has nothing to do with IMMA 1/4 scale rules! Basic class in IMAC you can fly any Aircraft. My son started in IMAC basic with H9 Easy Fly 40 Trainer. Zee

also..... there is NO minimum size for any class....

if you can fly the pattern with a small electric "scale" aircraft....
have at it.....