Could someone explain the difference between IMAA and IMAC?


Besides what they stand for, I've visited both websites. Just don't appreciate the fundamental difference between the two.

Thanks!


Matt

There are big overlaps but as far as I understand it the fundamental difference is

IMAA - is about Scale Aircraft (but they also have aerobatic events)
IMAC - is about Scale Aerobatics (Generally with Scale aircraft)

I am sure others will add to that.

To go a little further....

IMAA: Giant scale sport flying, no competition. Can be scale, stand off scale, none scale, giant sport planes...just about any flying maching as long as it meets IMAA size/scale specifications.
IMAC: Purely aerobatic competition.

IMAA events are fly ins, fun flys open to all AMA and IMAA members.
IMAC events are open to all AMA members who want to participate in judged aerobatic competition within classes from beginner through expert to open class freestyle aerobatics.

Both are fun, the former is relaxed just like at your flying field, the latter is a bit more tense as it requires precision flying.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the explanations.


Is IMAC recognized by the AMA?

Both IMAA and IMAC are recognized by AMA. Both require AMA membership to register and fly at their events.

I appreciate it guys.

Hey out there in the r/c world. I've been trying 3d style of flying and have wanted to try IMAC but when I look it up all I can find is all those symbols, are there any websites that tell you what those symbols mean, if its a roll, loop, spin

Thanks

Here is a link to an article on the aresti symbols found on the IMACNW site [link=http://www.imacnw.com/support_files_pages/IMAC_ARESTI_Wegman_Paper.pdf]Aresti Made Simple[/link] and [link=http://www.imacnw.com/support_files_pages/IMAC_ARESTI_DICTIONARY.pdf]Aresti Dictionary[/link]

Thanks for the link oilsands, the way it looks I still need to burn a little more glow fuel and keep trying.

Nah, it's just using the techniques you're already in the process of learning. If you've not studied a bit of basic aerodynamics, then you should as it will help you understand some of the things your model will do and why.

Seek out some of the IMAC guys in your area and I think you'll find that they'll be more than happy to help you get started. Take a look at their planes and you'll see some really interesting stuff too. Aresti is a bit of an intimidating thing when you first look at it, but it's like anything else and once you start to understand the basics it's pretty straightforward.

Another thing is that there will be narratives posted on the Basic (where you should start) and Sportsman sequences that will tell you what the maneuver is and how to fly it. Start there and compare the narrative to what you see on the page and it'll start to make sense. Even if you never compete, it's fun to learn something new about your models, how to get more out of them, and it'll make you a better all around flyer. Last but certainly not least, most of those guys are really a great bunch to associate with and enjoy a common interest in our hobby.

Try it, you'll like it....

What is this new apology notice about when you
open the IMAA website?

Please Note:
We sincerely regret that the Advertisement for RC Report in the Fall, 2008 Issue of
Highflight was not correct and apologize for any inconvenience it has caused the Editor,
Gordon Banks, his staff and loyal readers. RC Report has been a major positive contributor
to the growth of our hobby for several years. We ask our members to continue
to support this publication.
Bill Hamby
IMAA President

RCReport said that IMAA left out some RCR advertising or used the wrong copy in their quarterly mag then refused to make it good after it was pointed out to them. The omission caused some problems for RCR. It is in this month's RC Report. The executive committee of IMAA was not supportive of the problem, but after some phone calls it was worked out to the apology in the IMAA mag. RCR is an excellent mag that is not one of the big manufacturer shills that never put out a bad review. If it is junk, it is called junk or at least the problems are revealed so they can be addressed by the buyer. Can't ask for more than that!