I agree, there should be some incentive to get clubs to try out running an IMAC event. If it doesn't go perfect the first time (as surely it won't) then I say try, try again. It seems like the point is to get more people that want to be involved (like me) a chance to do so.

I live in the North Central part of the U.S. I am desperately trying to find a contest to attend within driving distance (I'll drive 350 miles!) of Eastern North Dakota. No luck. The clubs down in Minniapolis are shrugging their shoulders, telling me there is just no interest. I can't believe it! [&o]

It seems like most clubs these days just exist to provide a place for people to fly once a week...no one wants to improve. "That's just not my flying style" or "I'll never be good enough for that" and "you mean I have to practice?" are the common excuses I hear for people not wanting to fly with a purpose and get better.[>:]

No wonder the new fliers in most areas would just rather take their foamy and go back to the park or open field down the road. The masses would be attracted to a club that was holding contests, IMAC, IRCHA, and Fun-Flies of all types. Your normal, "has a real job and has to work five to six days a week", pilot IS NOT going to attend Joe Nall, the NATS, or any of the "big contests" going on any part of the year...they just want to attend something within driving distance. There's no real contest conflict for the average pilot in IMAC, the way I look at it. Tell me if I'm wrong.

Yes, a one day contest is going to be best for beginners in IMAC, the attention span of people these days is too short for a two day event/clinic. The declining AMA membership numbers tell a lot!

IMAC might be flourishing in a couple small parts of the nation, but overall I bet, if you really looked, it is only a very small special interest group and nothing more.[] I really want to be part of this SIG, but I guess I'll have to move to take part.[]

I'll promise all of you I'll go compete in the first contest within 350 miles of my house! [8D]