FAI F3AL---Pattern IMAC combined

[GeorgeF.]

>
>Remember guys, there is a difference between an IMAC/SCAT contestant and 
>the local guy that buys a large plane and bounces it thru the pits.  Just 
>because its big, doesnt mean he's part of IMAC Aerobatics.  I have yet to 
>experience a fella that doesnt deserve to be at the IMAC meet, and if we 
>sense there is a danger, I think he'd be grounded.


My fear of the IMAC pilot didn't come from an IMAC contest as I've never 
attended (nor ever will) an IMAC contest.  My fear of the IMAC pilot was 
due to a club I use to belong to.  There were 3 IMACers, 2 of which always 
would consistently place high so I could only assume they were "good" IMAC 
pilots.

When practicing pattern it was not uncommon for the IMACer to taxi planes 
BEHIND you while you're flying.  Then each of these three pilots on various 
flights came within 20 feet of taking my head off while landing.  Not once, 
not twice but many times.    If I had ever flown my pattern plane that 
close to the flight line I would have had someone chew me a new new 
???hole.   Over 2 years of practicing pattern at that same field I've 
watched these IMAC'er bash plane right and left into the ground, 1 took out 
the windshield of a pickup up which was less than 2 months old.

Normally I would write it up as 3 just down right bad and dangerous 
pilots.   However 2 of the three would attend several IMAC contests and 
bring home top trophies.  That would make one think they were some of the 
best IMACers in the area.

Now when I see an IMAC plane starting up I will land and place my plane 
under my truck for protection.  Sorry, that is my past experience with IMAC.

George

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