Benefits for Judges

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•  Standardized IMAC Judging Skills

Alignment of judging criteria and figure interpretation in accordance with current IMAC International standards.

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• Improved Scoring Consistency

Increased consistency and repeatability of scores across judges at national and international IMAC competitions.

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•  Advanced Figure Analysis

Deeper understanding of figure geometry, axes, angles, and critical elements affecting scores.

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•  Practical Contest Experience

Hands-on judging practice under realistic IMAC contest conditions, including time pressure and decision-making.

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•  Judging Error Awareness

Identification and reduction of common judging errors such as leniency, bias, score drift, and halo effect.

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•  Calibration with International Judges

Direct score calibration with experienced IMAC instructors and judges.

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•  Certification & Professional Development

Official training supporting IMAC judge certification and long-term development.

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•  Increased Credibility and Trust

Greater confidence from pilots and organizers in judging quality and fairness.
 

Benefits for Pilots

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•  Clear Understanding of Judging Criteria

Insight into how IMAC judges evaluate figures, sequences, and overall flight performance.

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•  Improved Flight Preparation

Ability to plan and fly programs in a way that maximizes scoring potential.

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•  Reduced Perception of Subjectivity

Better understanding of the judging process, reducing the feeling of inconsistent or subjective scoring.

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•  Improved Figure Precision

Enhanced geometry, alignment, radii, and positioning through knowledge of judging expectations.

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•  Effective Error Management

Understanding which errors carry the highest scoring penalties and how to avoid
them.

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•  Stronger Pilot–Judge Communication

Improved mutual understanding and professional interaction during IMAC competitions.

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•  Higher Competition Fairness

Better-trained judges contribute directly to fairer and more transparent competition results.

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•  Competitive Advantage

Informed pilots make better tactical decisions during competition flights. Shared Benefits for Judges and Pilots

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•  Common IMAC Language

Shared terminology and interpretation of IMAC figures, rules, and standards.

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•  Higher Competition Quality

Overall improvement in the sporting and organizational level of IMAC competitions.

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•  Professional IMAC Community Development

Strengthening the IMAC community through knowledge sharing, trust, and professionalism.
 

Your Sincerely
Karol Szendi