Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
07-17-2006, 08:09 PM
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
anyone know which hotels to stay at. the link on the imac website for motels does not work and I would like to make my reservation.
and i'm going.
tony
and i'm going.
tony
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
Kevin told me the Colony Inn(800-356-9801) and be sure to ask for the IMAC(or flying contest to them) rate...and yes I plan to be there.
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
I may attend.
I have things to do friday and if I can get it all done, I will be there.
Sportsman will be the class I will fly.
I have things to do friday and if I can get it all done, I will be there.
Sportsman will be the class I will fly.
07-17-2006, 10:58 PM
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
ORIGINAL: BadBoy__MadMikey
What classes guys??? David and Bradly are in sportsman and I an in Basic.
Mikey
What classes guys??? David and Bradly are in sportsman and I an in Basic.
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07-18-2006, 08:55 AM
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
Here's the Alabama list:
Basic: Bobby Hawthorne, Roger McCarley
Sportsman: Kurtis Waites, Gene Sedgwick
Intermediate: Chris Tomberlin
Basic: Bobby Hawthorne, Roger McCarley
Sportsman: Kurtis Waites, Gene Sedgwick
Intermediate: Chris Tomberlin
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
I'll be there in Basic. Also plan to go up to Fayetteville, NC the next weekend. Great flying field there. Ron Bullard, Pensacola
07-19-2006, 09:12 AM
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
Well guys it doesn't look like I'll be going this weekend. I can't really go to two IMAC events in two weekends, and the closer one to me is winning out. Maybe I'll see you in Fayetteville.
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
Here is a copy of an email I received. It has the club web site given and there is a map on the site. These directions seem to be pretty simple----Our website is : http://kcflyers.no-ip.org
Here are directions via I-20
Take exit 98 off of I-20 to Camden head North toward Camden.
2-3 miles make a Right onto Dekalb St. (US-1) It will be you 2nd or 3rd stop
light.
3-4 miles make a Right onto Old Stagecoach Rd. (just after the IGA on the right)
2-3 miles make a Left onto Park Rd. (you'll see a brown sign on the left for
N.R. Goodale State Park)
1.1 miles make a Right into our entrance. (you'll see the sign Kershaw County
Science Park)
I don't know the street number, but we are on Park Rd in Camden, SC.
If you have any trouble with the website or directions just let me know.
We look forward to having you.
Thanks,
Kevin
Here are directions via I-20
Take exit 98 off of I-20 to Camden head North toward Camden.
2-3 miles make a Right onto Dekalb St. (US-1) It will be you 2nd or 3rd stop
light.
3-4 miles make a Right onto Old Stagecoach Rd. (just after the IGA on the right)
2-3 miles make a Left onto Park Rd. (you'll see a brown sign on the left for
N.R. Goodale State Park)
1.1 miles make a Right into our entrance. (you'll see the sign Kershaw County
Science Park)
I don't know the street number, but we are on Park Rd in Camden, SC.
If you have any trouble with the website or directions just let me know.
We look forward to having you.
Thanks,
Kevin
07-24-2006, 08:09 AM
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
I don't have any scores but it was an excellent contest.
Charles Youngblood puts on an excellent contest.
The field is great, food was super and everyone had a good time.
I chatted with a couple of visitors who came over from Sumter and we talked about the weather in Maine.
The cook was a great guy who ferried water and tea to the judges and fixed a great lunch both days.
I am recommending that everyone visit the next contest. It promises to be a great time.
Charles Youngblood puts on an excellent contest.
The field is great, food was super and everyone had a good time.
I chatted with a couple of visitors who came over from Sumter and we talked about the weather in Maine.
The cook was a great guy who ferried water and tea to the judges and fixed a great lunch both days.
I am recommending that everyone visit the next contest. It promises to be a great time.
07-24-2006, 08:29 AM
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
I went on Friday and watched about half a dozen practice flights. What I saw were some very big, very expensive, VERY LOUD airplanes hauled in some very big trailers. I thought the flying was pretty good. The models were very well built and finished as I expected them to be and the guys seemed to be having a very good time. I fail to understand why IMAC needs such huge airplanes. Is it a case of "Keep up with the Jones"? Seems to me that these 40% ers are just too big to be handled easily. More servo's on the elevators and rudder than I have in a complete airplane? I'd have thought the 50cc size airplane would be the most common but seems I was mistaken. Is there a reason for these huge airplanes? The rules state it has to be scale but not any size requirement? I'm going to build a 50cc airplane to play with but I can never see myself with a 150-200cc airplane. Yes I've flown some 33% with 100's in them and they fly ok. Myabe I just don't get it. 
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
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I went on Friday and watched about half a dozen practice flights. What I saw were some very big, very expensive, VERY LOUD airplanes hauled in some very big trailers. I thought the flying was pretty good. The models were very well built and finished as I expected them to be and the guys seemed to be having a very good time. I fail to understand why IMAC needs such huge airplanes. Is it a case of "Keep up with the Jones"? Seems to me that these 40% ers are just too big to be handled easily. More servo's on the elevators and rudder than I have in a complete airplane? I'd have thought the 50cc size airplane would be the most common but seems I was mistaken. Is there a reason for these huge airplanes? The rules state it has to be scale but not any size requirement? I'm going to build a 50cc airplane to play with but I can never see myself with a 150-200cc airplane. Yes I've flown some 33% with 100's in them and they fly ok. Myabe I just don't get it.
I went on Friday and watched about half a dozen practice flights. What I saw were some very big, very expensive, VERY LOUD airplanes hauled in some very big trailers. I thought the flying was pretty good. The models were very well built and finished as I expected them to be and the guys seemed to be having a very good time. I fail to understand why IMAC needs such huge airplanes. Is it a case of "Keep up with the Jones"? Seems to me that these 40% ers are just too big to be handled easily. More servo's on the elevators and rudder than I have in a complete airplane? I'd have thought the 50cc size airplane would be the most common but seems I was mistaken. Is there a reason for these huge airplanes? The rules state it has to be scale but not any size requirement? I'm going to build a 50cc airplane to play with but I can never see myself with a 150-200cc airplane. Yes I've flown some 33% with 100's in them and they fly ok. Myabe I just don't get it.
If the plane is setup to do IMAC Presentation is major, Low speed characteristics, hence the wing loading and power allow the plane to fly in a more scale like condition. The power to weight ratio allows the high alpha maneuvers. They also fly much better particularly at lower speeds. Generally not as snappy as a smaller plane but offer better control.
Yes it does take more servos and more power again more money. Its not to say you can not be competitive in a smaller plane, one to fit you budget. You can fly a smaller plane in any class.
Thats what a larger plane offers. Remember you don't need the larger plane to have fun and compete. There are a great bunch of guys out there flying IMAC and many other competitions. It about having fun and a good time. If you can improve your flying skills all the better, Many of the guys out there are more than willing to help you learn and enjoy IMAC or anyother part of the hobby.
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07-24-2006, 11:56 AM
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
very loud?.........just about evry 40% in competition is on cannisters, if not all the 35%....loud is proably coming from the 75cc-80cc engines w/ an occasional "big"airplane on mufflers.
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
I was one of the visitors from Sumter who got to meet Geistware and others and munch on the food and see first time this thing you call IMAC. Was there only a couple of hours on Saturday so I was not able to see how it all ended. But, I very much enjoyed the experience and will try to attend some more IMAC events in the future.
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
It was good to see Bruce and others at the contest.
There was ONE loud plane. All the others were quiet.
In Basic there were two glow planes and most of the 40% were quieter than the two glow planes.
Why the big planes. Well there are a couple of reasons.
Bigger planes fly more stable and the power to weight ratio can be very high.
Our big planes do not fly scale. Scale planes may have a power to weight at or slightly above 1:1.
Most of our planes have a power to weight of 2:1 or more.
This allows for high alpha maneuvers and the ability to fly the plane smoothly and with authority.
I would say that most of us would welcome any visitor to look and ask questions.
Join a contest and fly the basic class. Once this is done, then give your impression of our aspect of the hobby.
There was ONE loud plane. All the others were quiet.
In Basic there were two glow planes and most of the 40% were quieter than the two glow planes.
Why the big planes. Well there are a couple of reasons.
Bigger planes fly more stable and the power to weight ratio can be very high.
Our big planes do not fly scale. Scale planes may have a power to weight at or slightly above 1:1.
Most of our planes have a power to weight of 2:1 or more.
This allows for high alpha maneuvers and the ability to fly the plane smoothly and with authority.
I would say that most of us would welcome any visitor to look and ask questions.
Join a contest and fly the basic class. Once this is done, then give your impression of our aspect of the hobby.
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RE: Kershaw / Camden, S.C. IMAC - Who's in?
ORIGINAL: Geistware
It was good to see Bruce and others at the contest.
There was ONE loud plane. All the others were quiet.
In Basic there were two glow planes and most of the 40% were quieter than the two glow planes.
Why the big planes. Well there are a couple of reasons.
Bigger planes fly more stable and the power to weight ratio can be very high.
Our big planes do not fly scale. Scale planes may have a power to weight at or slightly above 1:1.
Most of our planes have a power to weight of 2:1 or more.
This allows for high alpha maneuvers and the ability to fly the plane smoothly and with authority.
I would say that most of us would welcome any visitor to look and ask questions.
Join a contest and fly the basic class. Once this is done, then give your impression of our aspect of the hobby.
It was good to see Bruce and others at the contest.
There was ONE loud plane. All the others were quiet.
In Basic there were two glow planes and most of the 40% were quieter than the two glow planes.
Why the big planes. Well there are a couple of reasons.
Bigger planes fly more stable and the power to weight ratio can be very high.
Our big planes do not fly scale. Scale planes may have a power to weight at or slightly above 1:1.
Most of our planes have a power to weight of 2:1 or more.
This allows for high alpha maneuvers and the ability to fly the plane smoothly and with authority.
I would say that most of us would welcome any visitor to look and ask questions.
Join a contest and fly the basic class. Once this is done, then give your impression of our aspect of the hobby.
So one has to actually fly in a contest to form an impression? I don't think so. Noise is a subjective thing at best. When I fly my 2 stroke pattern ship at our local club if a 40 sized trainer is flying I can't hear my engine at all. Now don't take from my "impression" that I'm running down IMAC, far from it. I found the bigger airplanes intriguing. I just questioned the need for such huge airplanes. I intend to fly some IMAC maybe this fall or next year but you most likely won't see me with a 40%. My old flying buddy says I can use his 30% Edge if I want. If 40% airplanes are your thing then by all means have at it, one day I might very well join you.