[NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot

[John Ferrell]

I believe there are several flyers around that share your views.
At the moment there does not seem to be a place for the low pressure competitor.

There once was a Mini-Imac class that never caught on. 
The best class for me at this time would be something smaller than 80 inch span and eleven pounds with the rules/box flexibility of IMAC. I don't really like the requirement for the limited scale models though.

I am so tired of flying the same Advanced sequence so many years that I am seriously considering sitting out the season in pattern. I am beginning to try the Master's sequence but I am doubtful about it coming together. 

For my interests, pattern has bcome stagnant. I am still moving...
Winning has not been an issue with me for many years. Airplanes, flying and participation are key elements to me.
 
John Ferrell    
http://DixieNC.US

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bob Richards 
  To: NSRCA Mailing List 
  Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 4:56 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] The Pilot


  Jim,

  Oh, I know IMAC can be much more expensive than pattern!!!  However, in pattern I would have to fly in the Masters class, but in IMAC I can start out in Sportsman (or even Basic) with a 1.20 powered Cap 21 that I already have. My son can fly the same plane if he wants. It may not be that competitive, but so what, we are just testing the water right now.

  I had already decided to try IMAC this year, and have a 27% Extra 260 ARF and Evolution 45GX that I got for Christmas. You talk about your engine running on one cylinder, that is all I've got!! :-)  I also only need one servo per control surface. I hope this combination will do well for me in the lower classes.

  If my son had expressed more interest in pattern than in IMAC, then maybe I would have stuck to the pattern route. I just don't want to finance both avenues of competition right now, especially since I may have to finance equipment for two pilots.

  Bob R.


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