KC IMAC Challenge @ Peg Field

by | Apr 2, 2020

Calendar
When:
September 27, 2024 @ 8:00 am – September 29, 2024 @ 3:00 pm
2024-09-27T08:00:00-07:00
2024-09-29T15:00:00-07:00
Where:
ClovisRC - Peg Field
1751 S. Alta Ave. Reedley
CA
Contact:
Dale Grant
5596965128
Email
Event website
CAM Event Flying Event IMAC Competition

Welcome to the Clovis Area Modelers annual RC IMAC
“Kings Canyon ” Aerobatic Challenge
(Sep 27 – 29, 2024)

THE FIELD VENUE and CAMPING and DIRECTIONS

Peg field has a re-surfaced 700’ runway with an overall length of 3,000’ with the sun mostly at your back as the pits face north. The Pit/Shade area is 120’x26′ deep and offers 20′ wide bays for large scale aircraft access.  Each bay is equipped with 110vac outlets and lighting via Solar/Generator power.  There is a 120’x15′ Tarmac in front of the pits with two (2) 65’x15′ concrete ramps to the runway. The field provides adequate room for RV/Trailer parking and overnight camping (dry camping only).

More Info and directions go to: https://clovisrc.club/flying-fields/

The field will be open for IMAC practice starting on Friday at 8am. Pilots Meeting to be held Saturday at 8:00AM.

THE COMPETITION & FEES

Entry fee: $50 for IMAC members, $70 for Non IMAC members. First time Intro/Basic pilots are free with IMAC membership.

IMAC Competition for Basic, Sportsman, Intermediate Advanced and Unlimited will be both Saturday and Sunday. Freestyle demo/competition Saturday afternoon depending on Pilot availability.

AN INTRO TO AEROBATIC IMAC COMPETITION

Any AMA R/C Pilot who would like to try aerobatic (IMAC) competition but who has never flown in a contest before should come out Thursday at 4PM and attend our 1-2 hour orientation (where we will cover, flying etiquette, sequences (maneuvers and elements), scoring, points, k-factors, the box, turn-arounds, callers, and scribing); then. learn and practice the BASIC sequence. On Saturday at 8AM, Intro Pilots may sign up at the field; where, you will be assisted by the Contest Director and other experienced IMAC Veteran pilots on what to do.  You will have the opportunity to fly our INTRO/BASIC sequence in the Contest just on Saturday.

RECOMMENDED AIRCRAFT FOR INTRO/BEGINNER

As for the aircraft, bring what you have now. Fixed Wing – Gas/Glow or Electric and join the fun and take advantage of this opportunity to join our IMAC family. The recommended sizes for planes to compete with at the INTRO/BASIC Level are:

  • Any Low Wing Electric Aerobatic 1.1meter/42” w/s; (a Sukhoi, Extra, Visionaire etc.)
  • Any Low Wing Aerobatic .40 -.60 size model – w/s ~48”–60” (Ugly Stik/EasySport OK!)
  • Any LW Aerobatic 1.20 + size model with w/s ~ 60”– 80”, weight under 12 lbs.
  • Any LW Aerobatic 25cc –50cc with w/s ~ 80”–90”, weight under 20 lbs

AMENITIES

  • Concessions and/or lunch will be offered for Saturday and Sunday 
  • Onsite Portable Toilets (4 Standard plus 1 ADA)
  • Large Parking Area
  • 25 min from Clovis, CA

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