Hello,

My club just had a 2-day IMAC clinic a few weeks ago. About 12 pilots participated and we actually had a couple that came from out of town. The first day covered what IMAC is and isn't in addition to having an abreviated judging seminar. The idea behind the seminar was to help people learn how to read Aresti as well as giving them a few pointers about what judges are typically looking for. The afternoon was spent "judging" a few flights from experienced pilots. The demos were also intended to help people visualize the sequences.

The following day, we had a mini-contest as well as a general trimming session for anyone one who needed help with their plane. In the end, I think it worked out quite well, although personally I think it would have been better to have a one day event rather than a two day event. I think that for most pilots, the most useful aspect of the event was to get a chance to fly in-front of the judges and the tips they received after their flights. In addition, some took advantage of the opportunity to have an experienced pilot help them trim their plane.

I am pretty sure that something similar could be done for pattern. Right now, in our club, we have 4 or 5 people who are interesting in competing, although mostly in IMAC. I am the only pattern flyer at this time, and a newbie at that.

Teo