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Putting the Scale back in Scale Aerobatics

Scale Division of IMAC

  • Im interested. Let's discuss this.

    Votes: 12 35.3%
  • No, its all about precision not looks.

    Votes: 6 17.6%
  • Yes, I'm all for it.

    Votes: 16 47.1%

  • Total voters
    34

Terryscustom

640cc Uber Pimp
I think rather than getting engine displacement and wingspan restrictions involved which would just eliminate competitors a simple weight to output thrust ratio would be enough. Adjust throttle servo endpoints or whatever method is preferred to keep the thrust to not exceed 1:1.

This is a cool idea....you could use a throttle to throttle mix on a switch so you can have your power back " just in case". Displacement limitation would be a hindrance because it would reqire a custom plane to balance with a small engine. For example the plane I just wrapped up last night is 25lb. A DLE55 puts out an average of 30lbs of trust!
 
I don't mean to bring a dark cloud to the party, but.... Is it Broke? Needed?

How would the guys that compete with ARF's compete?

Sorry, I'm just not on board for this.
 

Pistolera

HEY!..GET OUTTA MY TREE!
Jerry, I think the idea would be to have an additional entry category, NOT eliminate ARF's, or change what a typical IMAC contest currently is. If anything I think having a scale category that could be flown by those who would like to add scale realism and flight characteristics could possibly bring more pilots to our game.
 

IMAC FANATIC

40% happier than most folks.
I LOVE IMAC... obviously, its one of the most looked forward to thing in my lil world and dont want a single thing changed, is it perfect, no, but what is in this world? I'll take it as is for as long as I have the eyesight for it and have the strength to hold a remote, flip a prop and shake a hand... and raise an occasional trophy, hopefully.
Just an idea to add another class or even another reason for a person build/buy and fly a scale machine in a scale manner and have a lil judging done on the ground for all the hard work one has done for the love of things flying.
I guess this arena is already called the Scale Nationals, but that only happens once a year in one or two towns of the country and usually thousands of miles away from most homes and fields and might... might , be nice to do more often than that.
I think the addition of a scale class could not only add attraction to IMAC events but a whole new wave of membership and builders to whats already my favorite mix of people.
I knew this topic could stir some folks, but believe me Jerry, theres zero intent to want to change what already works.
Id like to see and plan to do, a scale freestyle presentation of an actual airshow performance sans hovering and the like for nostalgias sake. Could care less about a shiny prize for it, the "win" would be my happiness and maybe turning someone else on to it too.
 

-Rick-

100cc
I think it is an excellent idea! I love IMAC but it would be nice to see a more realistic form of flying. I like seeing a plane flying on its wings, not because it is overpowered.
 

-Rick-

100cc
. Btw, I have nothing against a wild 3D throwdown, I dig it, and it draws quite a crowd. The hobby, at least giant scale would not be growing at this rate without it.
Agree, many ways to enjoy this hobby. I enjoy watching a good 3D pilot just as much as a good IMAC pilot.
 
I'm not opposed to a separate scale competition. A static score and a flight score to replace freestyle would get my vote.

I am opposed to any aircraft limitations to the current IMAC contest.
 

Ohio AV8TOR

Just Do It
Diversity of all flying skills is great. I like the true scale aerobatics. I have several hours in a full size Decathlon doing aerobatics training and power to weight ration is not even close to what IMAC flies.
 
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