IMAC Basic Aerobatic Sequence

[thehaze]

Guys,

Here's sequence from 2009, explained. Let's use this as our competition sequence. In subsequent posts we discuss each element one by one.

http://www.peneloperc.com/files/Basic_guide_2009.pdf

Here's where I got it from. There's some great tips on how to set up your airplane and the basic competition rules.

http://www.peneloperc.com/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=13&Itemid=28

I'm going to try and get out the the field this week on Tuesday evening to practice this. Feel free to join me.

Mike

[sihinch]

Guys,

Here's sequence from 2009, explained. Let's use this as our competition sequence. In subsequent posts we discuss each element one by one.

http://www.peneloperc.com/files/Basic_guide_2009.pdf

Here's where I got it from. There's some great tips on how to set up your airplane and the basic competition rules.

http://www.peneloperc.com/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=13&Itemid=28

I'm going to try and get out the the field this week on Tuesday evening to practice this. Feel free to join me.

Mike

I think I need help just understanding the diagram but I really want to give it a try.

[thehaze]

there's a guide to understanding the diagram on the second link.

either way, I'm working on something and will post soon.

[thehaze]

Here's what the sequence should look like.

IMAC Basic 2009

Piece of cake.... Right?   

[bfeist]

That video illustrates to me that it's less dramatic and more precise that I was picturing. Looks attainable with some practice.

[Dave Dietrich]

If I can be of any help let me know.

[thehaze]

Thanks Dave,

Perhaps you could come out to one of our practices and give us some advice on airplane setup and flying technique.

Is there any advice you can give us or can you point us to some resources that you think would help the novice pilot learn aerobatics?

[Dave Dietrich]

Thanks Dave,

Perhaps you could come out to one of our practices and give us some advice on airplane setup and flying technique.

Is there any advice you can give us or can you point us to some resources that you think would help the novice pilot learn aerobatics?

Let me know when the practice night is and I will try to make it out.

Lots of info on the IMAC and Scale Aerobatics Canada websites.

http://www.mini-iac.com/

http://www.peneloperc.com/

[Dave Dietrich]

This is a "must read" on airplane setup.

http://www.btinternet.com/~b.colclough/PGoldsmithTrimming-1.pdf

[Ededge2002]

"like"  thanks Dave for offering your help

[Ededge2002]

I have been going over the routine in my head but just cant remember or visualize it to memory..  Im blaming the 80's.  or was it the 90's ? I forget!

My solution was to build a stick plane and try using that to go through the routine!  Oddly enough it seems to work a little as i can get through it with less stumbles. 

Can I just use the stick plane in contests as its easy to keep the wings level and can do any manouver my fingers can dream up!

Oh and I will work on the sounds I make when im flying it!

once the glue is totaly dry i will do some markers

[bfeist]

Great idea to use a small stick plane. I was going to try an RC simulator but I find them unrealistically disorienting.

Ben

[Dave Dietrich]

The stick plane is a great aid for learning a new routine. It helps with visualizing unknown routines and where you want to place each maneuver. The sim is great also, once you get used to it. It can really help learning some of the more difficult maneuvers like rolling circles and 8 point rolls. Most people will look at the basic routine and say it's easy, I can do this or I can do that but the real difficulty is stringing 10 maneuvers back to back where the maneuver before sets up the maneuver that follows. If you get out of shape it can really start to bugger things up. The sim is great at teaching you to fly from one maneuver to the next. Increasing the field of view and flying on the deck will help you keep orientation as well as get you comfortable flying close to the ground which always looks good in a freestyle routine. Adding the smoke to the sim also helps with orientation.

[Dave Dietrich]

Keep in mind that you will have a caller who will help you to fly through the routine. A good caller can make all the difference especially in the unknowns. there are no unknowns in basic but you will encounter them should you wish to continue to higher classes. It also really helps to learn to read aresti for learning a new sequence or for calling. It's easier to look at the diagram than it is to read a long written description of a maneuver. It takes a little time to learn it but it's one of those things you can pick up as you go. Start by just learning to read the 10 you need for the basic sequence.

learn aresti here:
http://www.fightercombat.com/wp-content/uploads/aresti_made_simple_20051.pdf

[thehaze]

good stuff!

now i just need..

1. the rain to stop
2. free time to practice
3. skill

I'm optimistic about the first two.