Kevin Garland on IMAC, Nats and Tucson Aerobatic Shootout

Kevin Garland has been involved in RC aviation for more than 30 years and currently serves as IMAC President, Futaba Team Manager, and Contest Director for both the IMAC Nationals and the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout.

In this episode we discuss the future of IMAC, the challenges facing competitive aerobatics, Electric IMAC, participation trends, IMAC Worlds, the upcoming Nationals in Muncie, and what it takes to keep premier events such as the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout thriving.

We also dive into freestyle judging, sponsorships, team pilots, full-scale aviation, drones, and advice for pilots looking to improve their precision flying skills.

Kevin's Facebook:   / kevin.s.garland 
IMAC: https://flyimac.org
Tucson Aerobatic Shootout: http://www.tucsonaerobaticshootout.com

00:00: Intro
04:08: IMAC President work
05:15: E-IMAC
08:08: Challenges IMAC faces
12:20: IMAC Worlds
15:41: Why should people try IMAC?
18:05: IMAC NATS
20:42: Advices for people trying to improve their skills
30:05: Tucson Aerobatic Shootout
42:53: Judging Freestyle
52:03: Future of the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout
52:50: Futaba Team Manager
56:53: Sponsorships
59:13: RC impact on career
1:06:33: Family involvement in aviation
1:10:13: Extreme Flight Extra 260