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.orgTucson Aerobatic Shootout: http://www.tucsonaerobaticshootout.com00:00: Intro04:08: IMAC President work05:15: E-IMAC08:08: Challenges IMAC faces12:20: IMAC Worlds15:41: Why should people try IMAC?18:05: IMAC NATS20:42: Advices for people trying to improve their skills30:05: Tucson Aerobatic Shootout42:53: Judging Freestyle52:03: Future of the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout52:50: Futaba Team Manager56:53: Sponsorships59:13: RC impact on career1:06:33: Family involvement in aviation1:10:13: Extreme Flight Extra 260