Even though Mother Nature has taken her best swing at us over the last four contests, the South Central spirit is still very much alive. Storms, flooded fields, and unpredictable weather have forced several cancellations, but they haven’t slowed down the passion, skill, and dedication this region is known for. Every pilot, CD, and club has shown resilience, patience, and a commitment to keeping our season moving forward.
There is plenty of flying left in the 2026 season, and the calendar ahead is packed with opportunities to get back in the air, reconnect with friends, and keep sharpening those sequences. Whether you’re chasing points, shaking off the rust, or just enjoying a weekend at the field, the upcoming contests are ready for you. The setbacks we’ve had don’t define our season—they just make the good weekends even better.
So keep your heads up, keep your batteries charged, gas tanks full, and join us at a contest soon. The South Central region thrives because of its pilots, and your presence on the flightline is what makes every event worth hosting. We’ll see you at the Fort Worth Thunderbirds RC field June 27 & 28 for some fun!
We had a great time at the Jetero contest. Had a good turnout of pilots to battle the wind on Saturday. The weather was as good as you could ask for, mild temps and a good stiff breeze to keep you cooler, if that was your wish :)
Unfortunately, mother nature decided we were not going to fly there this year by providing 20-30 mph winds gusting to over 40, was the prediction so, we canceled the contest.
Next up is the 16th Annual MMRCC IMAC Challenge, let’s all get signed up and go see Jim Barfield and Jason Watts at their home field the weekend of May 2nd.
Get signed up at the following link: https://flyimac.org/a/r/szz/imac/home?P1_EVENT=448
Summary for contests to this point:
5th Annual Jetero IMAC Challenge
Overall, there were 13 pilots flying in the 5th Annual Jetero IMAC Challenge contest. In no particular order they were: Allen Delger, Brian Strachan, Bryan Smyda, Charlie Richards, David Gruber, James Barfield, Jason Watts, Mark Thurman, Ron Rolando, Ryan Clark, Scott Hays, Steve Kessler and Travis Taylor. These pilots flew a grand total of 168 judged sequences.
Scott Hays won the Basic class. There were 3 pilots in Basic. The winning order was: (1) Scott Hays, (2) Ron Rolando and (3) Steve Kessler. They flew 6 known sequences (3 rounds) and 1 unknown round. The scores ranged from a low of 3,598.2 to a high of 4,994.8 (a range of 1,396.6 points).
Ryan Clark won the Sportsman class. There were 4 pilots in Sportsman. The winning order was: (1) Ryan Clark, (2) Jason Watts, (3) Charlie Richards and (4) James Barfield. They flew 6 known sequences (3 rounds) and 1 unknown round. The scores ranged from a low of 4,046.3 to a high of 4,913.4 (a range of 867.1 points).
Travis Taylor won the Intermediate class. There were 2 pilots in Intermediate. The winning order was: (1) Travis Taylor and (2) David Gruber. They flew 6 known sequences (3 rounds) and 1 unknown round. The scores ranged from a low of 4,866.4 to a high of 5,000 (a range of 133.6 points).
Brian Strachan won the Advanced class. There were 2 pilots in Advanced. The winning order was: (1) Brian Strachan and (2) Allen Delger. They flew 6 known sequences (3 rounds) and 1 unknown round. The scores ranged from a low of 2,845.7 to a high of 5,000 (a range of 2,154.3 points).
Mark Thurman won the Unlimited class. There was 1 pilot in Unlimited. The winning order was: (1) Mark Thurman. He flew 6 known sequences (3 rounds) and 1 unknown round.
David Gruber won the Seniors class. There were 5 pilots in Seniors. The winning order was: (1) David Gruber, (2) Charlie Richards, (3) James Barfield, (4) Allen Delger and (5) Mark Thurman. They flew 6 known sequences (3 rounds) and 1 unknown round. The scores ranged from a low of 270.804 to a high of 1,000.000 (a range of 729.196 points).
The tightest competition was for 1st place in the Basic class, with only 42.070 points difference between Scott Hays and Ron Rolando.
Welcome to the South Central Region of International Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC).
Whether you’re brand new to IMAC, returning after some time away, or a long-time competitor, we’re glad you’re here. IMAC is built around precision aerobatics, good sportsmanship, and a strong community of pilots who enjoy flying and learning together.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at scrd@mini-iac.org and I will do my best to answer them. If I don't know the answer, I will find it!