Geting started in IMAC
 

I will have a new Somethin Extra soon and want to use it to compete in basic class. I was wondering what the best way to get started is. I live in upstate NY and havent found too mnay IMAC competitions near here. So whats the best way to practice/get involved? Thanks.

RE: Geting started in IMAC
 

This guy can help you. Pete Castine... He is the North East IMAC Assistant Director. http://www.mini-iac.com Go to the North East Region. News.

Good luck, and practice, practice, practice.
Kent Porter...South East Region

RE: Geting started in IMAC
 

If you want to see what the maneuvers look like, follow this link!
http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/...ics/maneuvers/

RE: Geting started in IMAC
 

This has been very helpful to me so far...........

http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/AwesomePilot.htm

RE: Geting started in IMAC
 

Go to WWW.mini-iac.com and download the Basic sequence sheets. Memorize them and practice flying them. Then go to the NE regional page on the Mini-iac site and see which contests are closest to you. Let us know and we will hook up at a contest and get you going. Good luck and Enjoy!!!
RickP

RE: Geting started in IMAC
 

Thanks guys! Once this SE is done I'll be flying the Basic routine everyday until its perfect! Then I'll start driving...

RE: Geting started in IMAC
 

No need to wait untill it's perfect, just come on out and have fun. I'd still be waiting if I wanted to get it perfect first ;)
RickP

RE: Geting started in IMAC
 

The thing is that unless you go to a contest and actually get judged you will not have a solid idea of what "perfect" really is.

What I see most commonly is a pilot who practices his brains out, doing it wrong!!

Go fly contests, get feedback from judges, learn what is expected, then you can practice some more!!

Bill