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This event brings into Central California a revival of the legacy Vertical Challenge held back in the early 2000’s. The field for this event is located at the Old Ketcher Ranch (Peg Field) Airstrip 30 east of Fresno off Hiway 180 (Kings Canyon Hiway), this field is in a agricultural area.

At this event, our EVENT DIRECTORS – Myles Matta & Don Vail will be leading the way into the sky with this phenomenal heli exhibition.

With the chaotic antics of Myles Mata and others that will no doubt capture your gut-wringing attention with 3D “chaotic” flying.

Welcome to the Clovis Area Modelers annual RC IMAC
“Kings Canyon ” Aerobatic Challenge
(Sep 26 – 28, 2025)

NOTE – FRIDAY THE 26TH IS A PRACTICE DAY AND ORIENTATION FOR NEW IMAC COMPETITORS

THE FIELD VENUE and CAMPING and DIRECTIONS

Peg field has a re-surfaced 700’ runway with an overall length of 3,000’ with the sun mostly at your back as the pits face north. The Pit/Shade area is 120’x26′ deep and offers 20′ wide bays for large scale aircraft access.  Each bay is equipped with 110vac outlets and lighting via Solar/Generator power.  There is a 120’x15′ Tarmac in front of the pits with two (2) 65’x15′ concrete ramps to the runway. The field provides adequate room for RV/Trailer parking and overnight camping (dry camping only).

More Info and directions go to: https://clovisrc.com/flying-fields/

The field will be open for IMAC practice starting on Friday at 8am. Pilots Meeting to be held Saturday at 8:00AM.

THE COMPETITION & FEES

Entry fee: $50 for IMAC members, $70 for Non IMAC members. First time Intro/Basic pilots are free with IMAC membership.

IMAC Competition for Basic, Sportsman, Intermediate Advanced and Unlimited will be both Saturday and Sunday. Freestyle demo/competition Saturday afternoon depending on Pilot availability.

AN INTRO TO AEROBATIC IMAC COMPETITION

Any AMA R/C Pilot who would like to try aerobatic (IMAC) competition but who has never flown in a contest before should come out Thursday at 4PM and attend our 1-2 hour orientation (where we will cover, flying etiquette, sequences (maneuvers and elements), scoring, points, k-factors, the box, turn-arounds, callers, and scribing); then. learn and practice the BASIC sequence. On Saturday at 8AM, Intro Pilots may sign up at the field; where, you will be assisted by the Contest Director and other experienced IMAC Veteran pilots on what to do.  You will have the opportunity to fly our INTRO/BASIC sequence in the Contest just on Saturday.

RECOMMENDED AIRCRAFT FOR INTRO/BEGINNER

As for the aircraft, bring what you have now. Fixed Wing – Gas/Glow or Electric and join the fun and take advantage of this opportunity to join our IMAC family. The recommended sizes for planes to compete with at the INTRO/BASIC Level are:

• Any Low Wing Electric Aerobatic 1.1meter/42” w/s; (a Sukhoi, Extra, Visionaire etc.)
• Any Low Wing Aerobatic .40 -.60 size model – w/s ~48”–60” (Ugly Stik/EasySport OK!)
• Any LW Aerobatic 1.20 + size model with w/s ~ 60”– 80”, weight under 12 lbs.
• Any LW Aerobatic 25cc –50cc with w/s ~ 80”–90”, weight under 20 lbs

AMENITIES

• Concessions and/or lunch will be offered for Saturday and Sunday 
• Onsite Portable Toilets (4 Standard plus 1 ADA)
• Large Parking Area
• 25 min from Clovis, CA

CONTACT INFO

• Contest Coordinator: Dale Grant (559-696-5128)
• Hosting Club website: https://clovisrc.com/

KC Warbirds 2025 – Link to Event Page https://clovisrc.com/events/warbird/

Tentative Dates Established – Stay Tuned