This page was last updated 21/07/08
Just a paragraph to set out the aims of I.M.A.C. U.K. our main aim is to promote the competition flying, in several different classes, of scale model aerobatic aircraft in sequences of aerobatic manoeuvres as flown by their full size counterparts. The aircraft must be scale but can be of any size and can use either electric or I.C. power. The above mentioned classes vary in their degree of difficulty newcomers starting at an easy level (Basic) and progressing by results attained on to the higher classes ( Sportsman's Advanced and Unlimited). I hope this gives you some idea of what we're about and may whet your appetite to come and join us, practicing for and taking part in our competitions really does sharpen your flying, so come and have a go you'll get plenty of help and encouragement we're a friendly bunch.
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Results for 2008
Weeton 2008 Hillside 2008 Barkston Tholthorpe Rhyl
Competition Calendar for 2008 Now Posted inluding venue maps follow links below
Tholthorpe Comp date changed to 28/29 June
IMAC subscriptions and entry fees for 2008 have risen
see details on the joining and entry link below
If you click on the above image it will link you to the 3drc forum where there is a section dedicated to IMAC U.K. and you can
discuss IMAC issues with fellow fliers.
IMAC schedules for Basic Sportsmans Advanced & Unlimited
2008 are now posted
Steve Mallinder at the Shootout
As you should know by now Steve represented the UK at the Toucson Aerobatic Shootout 3rd-7th October, he acquitted himself well but sadly didn't qualify for the final two rounds of the Invitational Class at the weekend he did however have a good Sunday and finished 13th of 19 in the Freestyle Section being as High as 11th at one stage. Well done Steve and I'm sure we'll hear much more of his exploits on his return.
Here's a link that will take you to the full results on the Desert Aircraft web pages
Desert Aircraft - Tucson Aerobatic Shootout 2007
Photos of IMAC at this years NATS
Martin Bedding's Wife took a load of Pics at this years Nats . He said for the cost of a DVD she will send out to anyone interested . Martins number is 07970574505
IMAC UK
Changes to run from 2006
The 10% Scale deviation rule in use prior to 2005 is to be replaced with the following :-To prove that the model resembles a particular aircraft some proof of scale is required . Proof of scale is the responsibility of the contestant . The general outlines of the model shall approximate the full scale outlines of the particular aircraft . Exact scale is not required . The model shall be judged for likeness at a distance of 10 feet ( 3050mm) .If the contestant cannot present
proof of scale i.e 3-view drawings , and the CD can determine the aircraft is a
replica of a full scale aircraft then the contestant will be allowed to have his/her
entry considered . Scale shall be determined by the wingspan . A change in wingspan shall be a change in scale . Fuselage width , Height and aircraft plan form or any other variations shall not exceed 10% of scale , with the exception of airfoils and size/shape of control surface within the scale outline
rule . So in short , any kits of scale aerobatic aircraft weather produced in Asia , Europe or the USA will be allowed to fly in IMAC UK Competitions . Further more there will be no 10% flight score penalty applied to any Contestant
entering into IMAC UK Competitions .
The Competition secretary has 3-view drawings of the most popular Scale aerobatic aircraft . A SAE will get you a copy Free of charge .
Basic Limited Class
IMAC UK have introduced a Basic Limited Class for 2006 . The sequence
programme will be well within the capabilities of a pilot who has recently
passed their BMFA "B" certificate . Promotion criteria will still be the same
as the higher classes and that is to gain 60% of the maximum possible score
on 2 separate days . Scale aerobatic models in this class will be limited to 70" (1780 mm) wing span .However , if someone feels that the basic sequence programme is not challenging enough they can enter into a higher class with a model if it is 70" wingspan .
With the exception of the Basic Limited Class contestants can use models with wingspan greater than 3 mtr and maximum engine capacity of 215cc . Models weighing more than 20Kg will be subject to the CAA / LMA over 20 Kg airframe inspection scheme before they will be permitted to fly in IMAC UK competitions .
National Class has been renamed Advanced class and International Class has been renamed Unlimited class .
We are going to be sending out future newsletters by E-Mail . So if you would like to receive it this way please let Steve Mallinder know .
Any queries to Dave Lucas please .
Check Club Officials link for 2007 Committee
Competition fees for 2007 are to remain unaltered
New Flying Schedules for 2007 are NOW POSTED
Freestyle Judging
The following 4 catgories will be judged on at all IMAC UK Competitions . They are Technical Merit K90 , Artistic Impression K90 , Execution K40 & Positioning K20 . Criteria can be found at the following link
http://www.modelaircraft.org/comp/0708rulebook/scaleaerobatics.pdf
Photo Gallery 2008 Tour Calendar
Joining & Competition Entries 2008 Flying Schedules
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Steve Mallinder Retains Championship
Steve our Champion again in 2007
Steve Mallinder successfully defended his title in 2007, he's seen here atop the Unlimited rostrum at the 2007 Nats in second is Mathew Poots and third is
Tony Robinson. (photo courtesy of Trevor Poots)
This second photo from Trevor shows the Freestyle podium from the Nats, with winner Mathew Poots second Chris Bull and third Steve Mallinder
Again at the Nats a special award was made to Win Bull for outstanding services to I.M.A.C. U.K., well done Win.
Three nice flying shots from the Nats 2005 courtesy of Rhyl chairman John Bowman as well as the above group shot many thanks John
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First group photo of the 2006 season from the Rhyl comp on Sunday 7th May a great weekend was had by all good weather food and above all company. Results below and a report and photos to follow well done all and a special thanks to Judge Alan Tedds and family helpers Anne and Becky.
Rhyl Report 2006
The first round of the 2006 tour was held at the Rhyl field on the weekend 6th and 7th of May judge for the day was Alan Tedds ably assisted by Anne and Becky. There were several new faces namely Mats Akesson Oliver Staples Jeff Reed and Nathan Farrel Jones, Mats and Ollie were in basic Jeff in Sportsmans and Nathan who is well known to many UK flyers jumped straight in to Advanced. I won't go into the results here as they're posted above but suffice to say they all acquitted themselves well. The weather for the whole weekend was superb and most turned up for practice on the Saturday and stayed locally overnight including the Irish contingent of Poots Poots and Mc Neill. It was good to see Nathan flying IMAC and he put on a stunning freestyle performance as expected, I certainly hope this may lead to other "3D" pilots crossing the boundary and flying IMAC finally abig thanks to the Rhyl club for the use of the site and providing a super lunchtime barbeque, below are a few photos of the event to capture the spirit of the day. B.C.
Venues
If anyone knows of any potential competition venues for I.M.A.C. comps please contact Dave Lucas
A couple of photos of full size Aerobats
This is basically the Giles 202 now built under license in Europe and now called a CAP 222 I Photographed this one at a full size competition at Welshpool.
This is another photo of a Giles 202 I found on the internet I kept the photo because I very much like the color scheme, hope you do too.
This is an Ultimate 200 . Belongs to Daryl Grounds in the U.S.A.
A good looking full size Yak 54
The above photo shows Doug Thornton of Scotland who used his Extra to become IMAC Nationals Champion at Barkston in August 2002 the Extra is eminently suitable for I.M.A.C. comps but you do not have to build anything this big to either compete or indeed to win. The size and type range of model that can be flown in I.M.A.C. is enormous ranging from the Kyosho size Cap 232 to the likes of Keith Dawson's 42% Edge (photos in the gallery) and everything in between, so you can see there is a vast array of kits plans and A.R.T.Fs out there that can be used along with many engine options to suit your pocket. The two main requirements are a good power to weight ratio, not for speed, but to give plenty of grunt for extended verticals and plenty of practice time to perfect the schedule of the class your flying. It does help to have a caller to talk you through the schedule but don't worry if you turn up at a comp without one someone will always help out and call for you. One other piece of advice I can give you is don't have more control surface movement than you need, the judges are looking for large smoothly flown manoeuvres, so you will not need large movements as used for 3D 0r general Hot dogging at the club field. Above all else PRACTICE and ENJOY.
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