Radio Control Scale Aerobatics
The objective of RC Scale Aerobatics is to demonstrate the precision and excitement of flying a Scale model replica in a manner that closely resembles the agility of the full-scale, world-class aerobatic champions of today. Following in the footsteps of the International Aerobatic Club, in which full-scale pilots fly a specific set of outlined maneuvers in front of a panel of judges, RC pilots perform a similar set of maneuver sequences designed to suit one of the three skill-level classes: Intermediate, Advanced, and Unlimited. The competition concludes with the Freestyle event, in which pilots fly an original aerobatics routine that lasts 4 minutes. The routines are typically choreographed to music and feature daring, low-level altitude stunts.
412 SPORTSMAN
413 ADVANCES
414 UNLIMITED
415 INTERMEDIATE
950 OPTIONAL FREESTYLE
Nats News
The 2023 IMAC Nats was a complete success on many fronts. First, this was the largest IMAC Nats we have seen in years.
Come to Muncie, they said. Run an Unlimited Sailplane contest, they said. You will have big fun, they said …
By Amanda Darling
What a week! The weather was amazing. Friday, July 1, brought sunshine and wind for the final day of the 2022 RC Scale Aerobatics Nats.
By Amanda Darling
Thursday, June 30, started out beautiful for the third day of the 2022 RC Scale Aerobatics Nats. The wind picked up slightly out of the south southwest. The first airplane took off at 8:30 a.m., and the day progressed quickly.
Wednesday, June 29, was another beautiful day at the IMAC Nats! The sun shined once again on Muncie! Whoever ordered the weather, keep on ordering it—low temps, a light breeze, and plenty of blue sky.
By Amanda Darling
On day 1, we could not have asked for better weather—sunshine, no clouds, and a light breeze.
Photo by Rich Whitlow, 2021 Nats.
By Amanda Darling
The RC Scale Aerobatics (IMAC) Nats 2022 started off with a sunny day with mild wind and lots of practice.
By Rich Whitlow
We woke up Saturday to rain and predictions of rain all morning. So, it was decided that the contest would be ended at this point and awards would be given out at 10:30 a.m. in the AMA Headquarters building.
It was a nice opportunity for everyone to enjoy the awards ceremony and get one last visit before we all left for home.
It was a great Nats and the Nats team and Nats pilots did a great job of making it a world-class event.
By Rich Whitlow
Friday started out blustery, but with no rain. So 8 a.m. came and pilots hit the air … and LOTS OF AIR there was! The wind was brutal, and pilots had to use all of their skills to get through their Unknowns … and LAND! Many pilots had to land across the runway the short way! That was quite a site.
Then the rain came.
We had a flying break until around noon. Then the rain let off and flying started again.
We were able to get through one Unknown round and on Known round—well accomplished rounds, I might add.
