2008 Sin City IMAC---its here!

[sweetpea]

The Time is NOW!!!

(well actually the contest is Feb 16-17 2008)


The North Las Vegas Parks Dept has approved use of the Willie McCool Regional Park for this IMAC contest.

Overnight camping and parking is authorized!

So what do you need to do?

1) Sign up here......www.letsflyrc.com

2) Get your directions here......www.propnuts.org

3) Get your sequences here and IMAC card (not required but encouraged)......www.mini-iac.com

4) Get your AMA card (its required) .....www.modelaircraft.org

5) Start practicing......

6) Hotel list---

Fiesta Rancho - It's a Station Casino on Rancho
(702) 631-7000
2400 N Rancho Dr

Texas Station - Another Station Casino on Rancho
(702) 631-1000
2101 Texas Star Ln

Suncoast Casino - Rampart Blvd. Far away but about 20 minutes Easy Access to the field.
(702) 636-7111
9090 Alta Dr

JW Marriott - North Rampart - This is in the same location as the Suncoast. Easy access to the field
(702) 869-7777
221 N Rampart Blvd

Budget Suites - Lake Mead and Rancho - This is across the street from the Texas and Fiesta
(702) 638-1800
2219 N Rancho Dr

Cannery Hotel - Craig Road
(702) 507-5700
2121 E Craig Rd

Comfort Inn - E. Cheyenne Not the best area of town
(702) 399-1500
910 E Cheyenne Ave

Hampton Inn - Cascade Valley Ct.
(702) 360-5700
7100 Cascade Valley Ct

Courtyard by Marriott - This is by local hospital/health care facilities - usually used by family members getting medical treatment
(702) 646-4400
1901 N Rainbow Blvd


7) Entry fee is $50, all AMA rules enforced (Sound, ACS, Pilot/Panel etc)
*Remember Basic is fly what you got, any plane is ok. Youl will still be judged sound and ACS though*



Ok.......so enough of the required mumbo jumbo. Now to the Nitty Gritty.....


-2006-

-Only 30 Day notice of the contest to the club
-65 registered pilots and 58 show up
-19 Sponsors
-At least 2 prizes per pilot
-Everything ran smoothly
-Dust devil, just to keep it interesting
-Raffle for a 100CC Ultimate open to anyone (you just paid shipping if you won)
-Aerotech 50cc Yak raffled to the pilots
-Plaques through 5th place

-2007-

-We had Wind.....in the 30-35 range but we still had a great contest
-72 pilots registered, 47 flew in the wind
-26 sponsors (only rivaled by the TAS!)
-Awesome Plaques 1st-5th place
-Max lost to a 10yr old in Basic!
-I did it all for the Pilots


So what is in store for 2008?

-My last SW contest I will CD , as I will be moving in the summer
-I expect 1 more sponsor than last time
-I plan to hit the 60 pilot flown mark
-1-5 places at least
-We will crown an overall champion (working on the format for that now)
-I am going to try to get SCORE graphs for everyone at the end of rounds.
-News coverage
-Getting Max to fly again! (the kid moved up, so he has a shot at winning)
-I'm going to try something similar to TAS as far as a work schedule for everyone
-Last thing.......a smile on every pilots face as they have fun, Win or Lose!

Sponsor list to date:
BuyRC.com
Donalds Hobby Shop

[G limit]

HALLELUJAH!! Let the planning begin!

Old Dawg

[1bwana1]

I'm in! Las Vegas has lousy weather (wind) every time I fly there, hopefully this time will be different. However, Sam is one hell of a contest director, I wouldn't miss one of his contests. Besides Vegas is a fun town.

So Sam, as part of your official CD duties, between now and the contest, you must attend at least three religious services of your choice a week, and pray for good weather. Sacrificing a few chickens might help as well.

[sweetpea]

	Quote: Originally Posted by G limit
	HALLELUJAH!! Let the planning begin! Old Dawg

This is the worst part........I'm working hard behind the scenes to bring the Pilots the best event!

[airbike]

I'd like to try IMAC and maybe Vegas will be my first real contest. BTW, my calendar shows Feb 15/16 to be Fri/Sat. are the contest dates correct ?

I think I last flew at N. Vegas field in '93 and there were no houses around then. So as for sound, will a DA 100 on standard mufflers and a wood 27x10 be OK? (I guess I can get a cabon prop if that will help).

I'll start at Basic, but have been practicing the Sportsman too. Hey Sam, can a pilot enter and fly in two classes if this is his first contest?
Jacob & his dad used to fly at my local field here in So Cal, and he was geting better all the time.
Hmmm, maybe better to just fly Basic...

PS: I have fond memories of the N. Vegas field as I was a first year member of the Propnuts!

Dan

[sweetpea]

	Quote: Originally Posted by airbike
	I'd like to try IMAC and maybe Vegas will be my first real contest. BTW, my calendar shows Feb 15/16 to be Fri/Sat. are the contest dates correct ? I think I last flew at N. Vegas field in '93 and there were no houses around then. So as for sound, will a DA 100 on standard mufflers and a wood 27x10 be OK? (I guess I can get a cabon prop if that will help). I'll start at Basic, but have been practicing the Sportsman too. Hey Sam, can a pilot enter and fly in two classes if this is his first contest? Jacob & his dad used to fly at my local field here in So Cal, and he was geting better all the time. Hmmm, maybe better to just fly Basic... PS: I have fond memories of the N. Vegas field as I was a first year member of the Propnuts! Dan

Fixed the dates...(16-17) 15th is a practice day.

You can only enter 1 class. And trust me Basic or Sportsman in the SW are filled with great pilots.

Your engine/muffler/prop combo should be ok. Its about throttle managment. The houses are now right behind the parking lot. Very close to the field.

[sweetpea]

Sponsor list to date: 5
BuyRC.com
Donalds Hobby Shop
Hobbico
Astro Flight
Sullivan products

Should have a few announcements to make in the next couple of days as some things get confirmed!

[dontmesswithgus]

OK Sam you can count us in, but Joey wants you to fly sportsman so he can fly against you before you move away. Any problem with that request.

[sweetpea]

That is what I signed up for

[sweetpea]

Sponsor list to date: 6
BuyRC.com
Donalds Hobby Shop
Hobbico
Astro Flight
Sullivan products
Jersey Modeler

[sweetpea]

The Raffle is back up and bigger than ever!

33% World Models Ultimate (purple version)
We had a huge issue.

Due to a mix up that is outside my control.......

The 42% Ultimate is being replaced with a 33% Ultimate of the same color.

It is currently in Vegas awaiting the drawing. I've updated some of the earlier posts to include this.


33% Utlimate

Specifications
Wing Span : 76 in / 1930 mm
Wing Area : 2100 sq in / 135.5 sq dm
Flying Weight : 23 - 25 lb / 10440 - 11350 g
Fuselage Length : 82 in / 2080 mm
Engine Required : 100cc Gasoline
:
Radio Required : 6-channel radio w/ 9 servos


Key Features
High quality balsa and plywood construction
Light weight but strong for aerobatics maneuvers
Hand painted fiber glass cowling and wheel pants
Strong aluminum landing gear
All necessary hardware provided


I apologize to everyone and all ticket holders will be notified for a refund if they wish.


The raffle will continue though........There is still 2 planes to win....both more managable for cars and trucks to haul around.

36% PAU Edge 540



Wing Span : 105 in
Wing Area : 2123 sq in
Flying Weight : 26 lbs +/-
Fuselage Length : 98 in
Engine Required : 100cc gasoline engine
Radio: 6-7 Channel 8 High torque servos

Features:

* Cannister Ready
* Control surfaces pre-installed except rudder.
* Cowl installed with internal ring, mounting bolts are hidden.
* Aluminum main landing gear for durability.
* Covered in dark pearl yellow, blue, and silver using genuine Ultracote covering.
* Carbon fiber wing and stab tubes
* Fiber glass cowl and wheel pants
* Comprehensive hardware pack



Kit includes:

* CF wing and stab tubes
* PAU Aluminum horn set with hardened steel post's
* Genuine Dubro Ball links.
* Titanium turnbuckle pushrods
* Genuine Dubro Heavy Duty Pull-Pull system
* Genuine Dubro light main wheels, axles and wheel collars
* Graphic set as shown
* Haig style tail wheel






Tickets are $5 for one and 5 for $20.

Its open to anyone, not just the pilots! You can pay with cash, check, moneyorder, paypal (mommiezombie@cox.net).....however you want. Mail/Online payments will be taken through 15 Feb. Winnner will be drawn right after the Unknown round on Sunday 17 Feb. Need not be present to win but winner is responsible for any shipping charges to get it from my house to theirs. Please include your first choice of plane.

Thanks again
www.BuyRC.com
www.performanceaircraftunlimited.com

[sweetpea]

New Sponsor this Year!

Friendly Hobbies

Great guys that go by Ward Aviation!

Sponsor list to date: 7
BuyRC.com
Donalds Hobby Shop
Hobbico
Astro Flight
Sullivan products
Jersey Modeler
Friendly Hobbies

[sweetpea]

Please pre-register for the event. (Currently we are at 14 pilots and I know we have 3 times that amount in the region!)

It makes things alot easier on me if I have an idea on who is coming in each class!

I also have some plans for those that pre-register before a certain date.

Thanks
Sam



Sponsor list to date: 8

Of course........Flying Giants is a sponsor once again!

Flying Giants

BuyRC.com
Donalds Hobby Shop
Hobbico
Astro Flight
Sullivan products
Jersey Modeler
Friendly Hobbies

[sweetpea]

Just got back from the Trophy shop......they are ordered and will be ready in a few weeks.

We will be officially crowning a Grand Champion for the event. I have it setup that it doesn't matter what class your in........Better fly great!


Get your raffle tickets early!!!

[Tailchaser]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpea
	Just got back from the Trophy shop......they are ordered and will be ready in a few weeks. We will be officially crowning a Grand Champion for the event. I have it setup that it doesn't matter what class your in........Better fly great! Get your raffle tickets early!!!

Better fly great?.................no pressure there.....lol

And sweetpea is STILL flying sportsman?.........whats that about, doesn't anyone ever move up?
Every time I think I might give IMAC the ol collage try I see a whole lot of guys who have been flying IMAC for years in the same class....................move over, give us wannta-be's a chance.
All kidding aside Looks like a blast, hope I can at least make it too watch.....to much of a woose to try it yet.

And Kudos to sweetpea for all his hard work.

Chuck