Hey guys,

As I mentioned in another thread I am looking at doing an IMAC at the Delaware RC Lums Pond field this year.

I am thinking of replacing one event that hasn't done well the last 2 years with an IMAC. Wondering what IMACs are normally held in May and June?

Would obviously like to pick a date that doesn't overlap another event.


Also like to get a show of hands of how many would be interested in coming to a Delaware IMAC?

800' grass runway about 100' wide. Can't see in the pics.. but there are trees in front of you about 300 or 400' out but easy to deal with.



Smaller runway is for the heli guys.. would be closed for the event probably.



Thoughts?

How high are the trees out in the over fly area? Shouldn't be a problem unless they're really tall.

Looks like a nice spot for a contest. Just dont forget about the Joe Nall in May. That usually takes up about two weekends due to guys traveling down early.

I am always hungy for IMAC at begining of the season... Make sure it doesn't conflict with Ruben's/Mike Brown's even at Centreville in May. You can count me in.

Igor

Hey guys,

Trees are prob. 100-150' tall... not really a problem I dont think. I think they are probably closer to 600' out.. haven't made that walk in awhile so I can count

We have upwards of 180 pilots for Warbirds over Delaware so I dont see an IMAC being an issue as far as space.

I am not set on May... could be beginning of June or something.

Just hard to find out when all the reg. contests are so I dont pick dates that will conflict.

Well I would def. like to start planning this now if I am going to do it.

How do you find out when the normal dates are?

Go on the IMAC site, Northeast Region Homepage. There will be a Tentative Schedule there for all the CD's to enter their contests on. That will avoid conflicting dates.

Thanks... I don't see that there. Maybe I am missing it?

Originally Posted by sinergy

Thanks... I don't see that there. Maybe I am missing it?

OK, open the IMAC Home Page. Across the top, in the Red area, look for "Regions." "Northeast" will drop down........then "NE Home and Contest Calendar" will fly out. Click on it. That will take you to the calendar of events homepage. At the moment there are no 2008 dates posted. The idea is, this gives the CD's a tentative listing of events and possible dates. Makes it easier to schedule.

Sinergy,

I'm in if you can get the club to do it. Being it's so close Vinny will probably come as well.

I'll also toss in any help you need in working it if it comes about BUT, I plan to compete at it as well

Folks, I've flown here as a guest a couple of times and there is plenty of room. You can get pretty far out until you need to worry about it and having the second runway, if it were used might be a good idea for running 2 flight lines

I have flown there also and it is a very nice venue. This place is begging for an IMAC event and Jake is just the right guy to get it going. I say make it early! See you all there!!

Alright well I am officially club president as of last week... so this and possible dates will be discussed. It brought it up last month and no one seems to have a problem with it.

Mark and I will CD it and I will be putting feelers out of help as well asap. Bill def. appreciate the offer and might take you p on it. We have a few in our club that are thinking about doing IMAC next year and some that want to see what it's all about. What better what to see what it's all about then to help the club host one

Will keep you guys posted.

Shoe: Appreciate the input.. I have looked and talked to the assistant web guy.. at this point if I give him a date I will be the first one planning a date.

More soon.

I would like to do it early in the year as well.

Thanks!

Jake,

Just shoot me an email or call when and if you decide you need my help. Maybe we could do a little mini-imac thing for those that want to see what it's about before it gets too cold. I'm far from perfect and need some help myself to improve my stuff but I can help

Well I was out today and it's already darn cold!

I lost my last remaining plane due to a radio lock out. I am pretty sure someone turned on their radio but that is another story and it can't proven.

Needless to say I have some buying and building to do before I will be doing much flying.

Mark did bring out his 40% Edge today and got a handful of flights on it. I flew it twice and once he gets his CG taken care of that thing is going to fly great for him. Very smooth in the air and tracks very well. I am jealous

I am not sure when I will be back in the air at this point. I am waiting for the new EF Extra coming out and will probably end up grabing a 110" Yak as well.

As it sits we will have Mark, his son, another guy, his son, and me from our field doing IMAC this year. There are 1 or 2 others who might but I dont know how serious they are.

If you want to come down and fly sometime I will def. come hang out and I am sure Mark will come down. I have to wait till planes are available and I am saying good bye to Futaba this year so I have sell my WC2 and receivers and then order my new radio. I have flown the sportsman now 5 times on the Sim and the first 4 manuvers on a plane (keep forgetting to print the sequence).

Let me know.. I'll be around.. always fun to hang out and shoot the breeze

I'm good for anytime EXCEPT 6-22 JUN (So, basically the month of June) because of Military training.

Other dates that I can't do are: 1-2 MAR; 4-6 APR; 4-6 May; 12-13 JUL; 2-3 AUG; 6 SEP. (Battle Assembly weekends)

But don't resched a contest 'cause of me .

Jon