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The IMAC Scale Aerobatics Sport
AL AIN IMAC GULF CUP
Open International
FEBRUARY 6th-8th, 2026.
This is the IMAC Open International event dedicated to the Gulf Region. Organized by IMAC UAE, the IMAC Region Coordinator.
The following IMAC classes will be flown: Basic, Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced, Unlimited, Free-Style.
Pilots can choose to which competition class they will like to participate.
Current IMAC International regulations will be applied to all matters.
The competition will take place on two flight lines.
Available free Camping Area and Club House.
All airplanes will be hangared and will not have to be disassembled for the whole duration of the competition.
All registrations will all be accepted. The registration has no cost.
Registrations will be accepted up to a total of 80 Pilots.
PROGRAM
Tuesday - Wednesday February 4th-5th
Airfield open for practice flights.
Thursday February 5th
Pilots Reception and Registration
Morning flight practice
Opening Ceremony
Night Flight Show
Friday February 6th
Three known flights per class
Night Flight Show
Saturday February 7th
One Uknown flight
One Known flight
One Free Style flight
Night Flight Show
Sunday February 8th
One Unknown Fllight
One Free Style Flight
Closing Ceremony
The UnKnown programs will be delivered to the Pilots the evening before the flight.
AL AIN RC CLUB AIRFIELD
5VQ5+HM3 Al Ain, Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Event Coordinator: IMAC UAE
https://www.imacuae.com/
Al Ain Airfield
Flight lines and airspace
Airfield Coordinates:
24°11'20"N 55°51'33"E
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
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Know Flights, will be performed executing the aerobatic programs issued by IMAC for the year 2026. Please dowload these programs from the list here on the right side. You can start practicing with them.
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Unknow Flights will be performed executing new aerobatic programs that will be delivered to the pilots the evening before the flight
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Free Style Flight is a free style program designed by the pilot, 4 min long, executed following a music chosen by the pilot.
AL AIN BOOT CAMP 2026
Training program for Pilots and Judges
February 4th-5th, 2026.
This training course is didicated to IMAC Pilots and Judges, as they have to share the same knowledge base of aerobatics and its judging criteria.
Pilots who learn how to judge always become much better pilots
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Learn how to read Aresti symbols
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Learn IMAC judging criteria
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Judge each maneuver of aerobatic programs
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Prepare the airplane for precision flights
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Program the radio to facilitate aerobatics
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Organize your pilot improvement plan
All Pilots and Judges are invited to the
Boot Camp training event
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