cap 580 matt chapman
05-29-2007 | 12:53 AM
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Senior Member
RE: cap 580 matt chapman
Any semi areobatic model can be used to start flying pattern. The Cap 580 would fit that bill. The choice of a 40 sized model comes with some problems in that they don't tend to be really stable and smooth.
I know some folks will tell you that you need something different, but if the Cap is what you have give it a shot. The cool thing about a model like that is you can fly in Pattern events and IMAC events also.
The Pattern events are not scale based models. The sequences are focused on gemoetry and precision. Basically any model that can do a loop a roll and has some vertical capability not much but some can do the beginning level sequences. In pattern there are no limits on design or shape other than the model must be under 78.75" wingspan and 78.75" length, and also is not suppose to weigh more than 5Kg (11lbs) without fuel. Other than this any shape is fair game. The pattern planes overall tend to have long tail moments and are more sleek jet looking like models. However recently the models have become more scale looking as a function of the manuevers they are doing.
IMAC events are based on scale aerobatics. Basically the sequences and the flying emulates what the boys in the real Extra 300's or Matt Chapman is doing in Aerobatics for full sized aircraft. The rules for scale aerobatics (IMAC) are based around scale models. So the planes have no limits on size or weight but rather the limits are based on scale resemblence to a real full sized aircraft.
Pattern flying and IMAC flying are about precision and geometry in the sky. This precision flying will teach you how to be a better pilot. For that just about any model will do in the beginning. So while your choice of the Cap 580 is not a traditional model for pattern flying it is a aerobatic plane and will work. In fact it will likely work better than many other 40 sized models out there. Then you can take it to both a Pattern Contest and an IMAC contest and it will work as a cross over model.
Welcome to precision flying.
Troy Newman
I know some folks will tell you that you need something different, but if the Cap is what you have give it a shot. The cool thing about a model like that is you can fly in Pattern events and IMAC events also.
The Pattern events are not scale based models. The sequences are focused on gemoetry and precision. Basically any model that can do a loop a roll and has some vertical capability not much but some can do the beginning level sequences. In pattern there are no limits on design or shape other than the model must be under 78.75" wingspan and 78.75" length, and also is not suppose to weigh more than 5Kg (11lbs) without fuel. Other than this any shape is fair game. The pattern planes overall tend to have long tail moments and are more sleek jet looking like models. However recently the models have become more scale looking as a function of the manuevers they are doing.
IMAC events are based on scale aerobatics. Basically the sequences and the flying emulates what the boys in the real Extra 300's or Matt Chapman is doing in Aerobatics for full sized aircraft. The rules for scale aerobatics (IMAC) are based around scale models. So the planes have no limits on size or weight but rather the limits are based on scale resemblence to a real full sized aircraft.
Pattern flying and IMAC flying are about precision and geometry in the sky. This precision flying will teach you how to be a better pilot. For that just about any model will do in the beginning. So while your choice of the Cap 580 is not a traditional model for pattern flying it is a aerobatic plane and will work. In fact it will likely work better than many other 40 sized models out there. Then you can take it to both a Pattern Contest and an IMAC contest and it will work as a cross over model.
Welcome to precision flying.
Troy Newman
