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Old 01-03-2007 | 07:14 AM
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Default RE: What class to start in?

I'd have to agree with Ed. Basic may look simple but one of the hardest things for new IMAC pilots is the ability to fly a straight wind corrected line both horizontal and vertical. A 45 degree line is a lot steeper than most people realize. A nice round loop that starts and stops in the same place can be tricky in wind, especially a crosswind

Start in basic and do at least 2 complete contests to make sure you have the basics down pat and can do them with consistency.

If there are pilots flying IMAC close to you I'd suggest you get with them and have them look you over. It's not uncommon for pilots to find out that what they thought is the correct way to fly a maneuver turns out to be wrong. Snaps and Spins are the most common.

Here is something Dean Bird put together last year that may help you.

[link=http://www.teamflyingcirkus.com/IMACtips/IMAC_Tips_in_pdf_format.zip]IMAC Tips and Tricks[/link]