Sorry, i know how yall have probably heard this amillion times

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Very helpful

IMAC is performing a series of scale type manuevers where anything other than perfect costs you posts. It's much tougher than it looks and becomes very addicting once you get a taste of it.

http://www.mini-iac.com
has lots of good info under the articles section.

It is similar to patern flying in many ways but using scale type planes.

Another quick and easy explanation


IMAC=IAC

IAC is full scale aerobatics. Each pilot is given a specific set of manuevers to fly (i.e. loop, 2pt roll, etc). You know the routine ahead of time and can practice. You are judged in IMAC on how well you fly track/heading/geometry of the figures. You are judged typically by other R/C pilots from a different class. There are 5 classes you can compete in and they get more difficult as you move up.

There is also an unknown sequence that is handed out. You are not allowed to use a sim or fly the sequence. You can use a stick plane to visualize it though. You then fly it in front of the judges with no real practice.

All rules are the same for each class except for the basic class.....in this class you can fly any plane you want. There is no unknown sequence. The manuevers are not that complex.

But don't kid yourself.......IMAC is a very difficult sport! There is no shame in starting in Basic. It will teach you things you never knew about how bad you fly!

is there any instructions on how to read the sequence?

If you are not familiar with Aresti symbols read this: http://www.fightercombat.com/docs/ar...imple_2005.pdf

In Basic you could fly any plane, but all higher classes have to be flown with IMAC legal planes, which have to be close to a real plane (scale) with some tolerances.

International Miniature Aerobatic Competition

Scale planes flying the same maneuvers as in full scale aerobatic competition or IAC (International Aerobatic Competition)

Can you tell me what AMA is all about and is that something that I need to become a member of? I am in the Bahamas but I am thinking about starting to compete in the US.
Thanks

AMA = Academy of Model Aeronautics

You'll need to buy an AMA membership to compete in IMAC competitions at 99% of flying fields in North America.

http://www.modelaircraft.org/

Thanks

Rcpilot.... In actuality, the proper name is: International Miniature Aerobatic Club.
Wayne