There's a couple of us here that are starting to learn the IMAC Basic sequence and have a question. I've printed out the 2008 Basic sequences, as well as the narrative that Bill James just posted. Where I'm somewhat confused, when looking at the Aresti diagrams, is with the entrance and exit levels of some of the maneuvers. This would be maneuvers #2 (half cuban 8), #3 (hammerhead), #5 (humpty bump), #6 (reverse sharks tooth), and #8 (sharks tooth). My question is: Are all these maneuvers entered and exited at the same level that the #1 (roll) maneuver is performed at? The diagrams are a little misleading in this respect. I've got some other questions regarding maneuver size and height, but I think for now it's important to understand this level thing first.

I've flown around for years, boring holes in the sky, but am just now starting to realize just how hard it is to actually put a plane exactly where I want it, much less doing a sequence of maneuvers. [&o] It's sure added a new fun dimension to my flying, though.

Best Regards, Jim