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KrisW · 06-28-2006, 10:21 PM

I believe the rule states that it must be a scale representation of an aircraft that either competed in Aerobatic competition at one time (such as a Stearman or Pitts) or was designed to do so (such as Laudenslagers "shark" which never flew). this would qualify the Bearcat, since the Blue Angels originally flew Bearcats after WW2. today, lots of warbirds do demonstration aerobatics, and even the Gee Bee shows off it's capabilities in the aerobatic arena.

Where is the line drawn between planes designed specifically for IAC style competition, and aircraft that can fly aerobatics, whether they actively compete in IAC meets at this time?

06-28-2006, 10:21 PM	#3
KrisW Eccentricus Magnus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brazil, MT Posts: 3,629	Re: Warbirds in IMAC??? I believe the rule states that it must be a scale representation of an aircraft that either competed in Aerobatic competition at one time (such as a Stearman or Pitts) or was designed to do so (such as Laudenslagers "shark" which never flew). this would qualify the Bearcat, since the Blue Angels originally flew Bearcats after WW2. today, lots of warbirds do demonstration aerobatics, and even the Gee Bee shows off it's capabilities in the aerobatic arena. Where is the line drawn between planes designed specifically for IAC style competition, and aircraft that can fly aerobatics, whether they actively compete in IAC meets at this time? __________________ KrisW *"Mediocrity is doing it THEIR way"*