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IAC Announces New Aerobatic Aircraft Insurance Program
April 3, 2008 - IAC is pleased to announce a new partnership for its Aerobatic Aircraft Insurance Program. IAC has partnered with Northwest Insurance Group, Inc. in Hillsboro, Oregon and Berkley Aviation, LLC in Santa Barbara, California to provide a brand new insurance program. Using web technology unique to this application, IAC members can get a quote online, request to bind their policy and pay with a credit card (being implemented shortly). In addition, this program covers more activities and aircraft than any previous insurance program ever before offered by IAC for its members, including radial-engine aircraft, air show performers and members wishing to provide dual instruction, all in one package, under one policy. For those members attending Sun 'n Fun, come see the technology in action and meet our new partners in the IAC tent, Exhibitor Space E-057. Additional information will be available in the April issue of Sport Aerobatics. Get started here.
Regional Series Open to All IAC Competitors
April 2, 2008 - Based on the results of a survey sent to last year’s competitors and pilots who competed in the regional series competition between 2003 and 2007, IAC has decided to open the regional series to all IAC competitors without a fee to participate. “Our goal is to open the series to all competitors who qualify by flying the minimum number of contests in their region,” said IAC President Vicki Cruse, “not just those willing to pay an entry fee.” Series results will be tabulated based on contest participation, as specified in the existing rules. A competitor’s placement in the series will be updated after each Chapter submits their contest results to IAC headquarters. “We hope to continue awarding trophies to the regional series winners if a series sponsor can be found,” said Cruse. “However, depending on the sponsorship obtained, awards may be trophies, medals, decals or certificates. For information on the series, including regions and rules, please see www.iac.org/calendar/regional_series_information.html. For series results log onto the IAC Members Only site at http://members.iac.org/ and choose Contest Results - Regional Series.
AWAC 2008 Matching Donor Fund Drive
March 26, 2008 - AWAC 2008 Inc. has received a matching offer from a very generous IAC member. Between now and April 30th, he will match dollar for dollar the next $10,000 donated by individuals to support the AWAC 2008 in Pendleton, OR. In addition to his personal commitment, this individual (who wishes to remain anonymous) has expressed a strong personal goal to encourage as many people as possible to show their support for this International event. He will match all donations from individuals up to a limit of $1000 from any one individual. With your donation , your name will appear in the souvenir event program and be posted on the AWAC 2008 website with the following donation categories: Unlimited $1000 or greater, Advanced $500 - $999, Intermediate $250 - $499, Sportsman $100 - $249, and Primary $50 - $99. Donations may be made through the PayPal link on the www.awac2008.org website.
Nominations Sought for IAC Non-Flying Awards
February 20, 2008 -Each year at the U.S. Nationals, the IAC presents four special non-flying awards. The nomination period is now open for IAC members to submit nominations for the Robert L. Heuer Judges Award (judging excellence), the Frank Price Cup (outstanding individual in aerobatics), the Harold E. Neumann Award (excellence as a chief judge), and the Kathy Jaffe Volunteer Award. These four prestigious awards will be presented at the U.S. Nationals awards banquet. Nominations are based on the significant contribution of individuals for their achievements according to the criteria of the award in the previous contest year, 2007. The nomination deadline is June 15, 2008. For more information, please see www.iac.org/trophies/nonflying_awards.html or contact the Awards Chairman Loren Smith at LS@IAC78.org.
Joe Haycraft Wins 2007 L. Paul Soucy Award
February 8, 2008 – Joe Haycraft of Naples, Florida, is the winner of the 2007 L. Paul Soucy Award with a three-contest score of 89.87%. The next closest challenger received 86.71%. Read more
2007 Regional Series Winners Announced
February 8, 2008 – The final results are in for the 2007 regional series competition. Forty-two competitors out of 65 participants received awards with 52 pilots successfully competing in three or more contests needed to qualify for the series. Read more
Andrew Bochnovic claims 2007 Individual Collegiate Trophy; SIU wins Collegiate Team Award
February 8, 2008 – The 2007 Collegiate National Champion in the IAC Collegiate Program is Andrew Bochnovic from Southern Illinois University (SIU)…The 2007 Collegiate Team Award once again goes to SIU…Read more
IAC Announces Aerobatic Scholarships on Web
February 1, 2008 – IAC, in partnership with CP Aviation, is introducing an emergency maneuver training scholarship aimed at promoting aviation safety through unusual attitude and aerobatic training. The scholarship includes three modules of the EMT® course which includes Stall/Spin Awareness, In-flight Emergencies, and Basic Aerobatics. The course will be taught in a Citabria and Decathlon at CP Aviation in Santa Paula, CA. In addition, various IAC Chapters are now offering scholarships to promote air safety through aerobatics training. For more information see: http://www.iac.org/programs/scholarships/.
IAC Works to Remove Barriers for Aerobatic Pilots
January 28, 2008 - The International Aerobatic Club and EAA are working directly with FAA to obtain a categorical exclusion from overly burdensome environmental impact requirements that are currently proposed when pilots apply for an aerobatic practice area box. This development came during the annual EAA/FAA Recreational Aviation Summit on Jan. 23 at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh. Read more
Problems Opening Aerobatic Practice Areas
January 25, 2008 – Some IAC member have had problems opening aerobatic practice boxes through Lockheed Martin Flight Service, particularly the issuance of a NOTAM for the practice box. In some cases, Lockheed does not have the correct NOTAM on file and requests assistance from the waiver holder. A procedure has been put in place by Lockheed that should result in practice boxes being opened as easily as they have in the past. If you have had a problem opening a practice box, please visit this link for more information.
New NAFI/IAC Aerobatic Instructor Program Requirements Now Online
January 11, 2008 - Though aviation authorities in many countries have established formal certification criteria for aerobatic instructors, the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) contain no provisions for a specific "aerobatic instructor" rating or certification. Given the success of industry-based programs such as the NAFI Master Instructor Program and the ICAS Aerobatic Competency Evaluation (ACE) Program, the National Association of Flight Instructors and the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) have jointly developed a broad-and strictly voluntary-aerobatic instruction designation program. Read more
IAC Opens Online Store
December 11, 2007 - IAC has teamed with CafePress to offer IAC merchandise through a new online store. Merchandise offered will include items such as children's clothing, gifts, and a variety of items never previously offered sporting the IAC logo. Plans are to include new T-shirt and merchandise designs in the store, on a limited basis, with designs changing frequently while maintaining popular "core" items. Design submissions by members are welcome and may be featured on the site. Designs should be sent to iac@eaa.org for consideration. To visit the store, go to www.CafePress.com/iac_aerobatics. Additional merchandise may be found in the IAC webstore at http://shop.eaa.org/index_iac.html.
2008 Known Programs Available on IAC Web
December 6, 2007 – The 2008 Known programs for Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced and Unlimited Power and Sportsman, Intermediate and Unlimited Glider categories are now available in pdf and Visio files on the IAC Members Only website. Log into http://members.iac.org/ and then go to the 2008 Approved Knowns section.
Debby Rihn-Harvey and William Kershner inducted into Aerobatics Hall of Fame
November 15, 2007 – Debby Rihn-Harvey, eight-time women’s national aerobatic champion and the longest standing member of the U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team was honored as the newest member of the Aerobatics Hall of Fame. A posthumous induction also went to William Kershner, author of The Basic Aerobatic Manual and noted flight instructor who taught aerobatics to more than 600 pilots. To learn more see: http://www.eaa.org/news/2007/2007-11-12_hof.asp.
Forbes Magazine Features American Champion & IAC
November 13, 2007 - In the ForbesLife section of the November 12th issue of Forbes magazine (on newsstands now), Jody Bradt, an engineer and test pilot for American Champion Aircraft and IAC forum speaker at AirVenture, gave an aerobatic ride to writer Mary Ellen Egan who found the experience "exhilarating". The article highlights the joys of an aerobatic ride. IAC was referenced as the "go to" organization for more information on aerobatics To view the article online, visit the members only section of Forbes.com: http://members.forbes.com/forbes/2007/1112/179.html;jsessionid=abcpk717cFWHO6lvh05yr?token=MTMgTm92IDIwMDcgMTY6MjE6MTEgKzAwMDA%3D.
FAA Grants Exemption For IAC Practice, Competition Flights
October 2, 2007 - The FAA has approved an exemption requested by EAA on behalf of the International Aerobatic Club allowing IAC pilots greater operating flexibility when making practice and competition flights at contest sites, and removing a requirement that the aircraft flight manual be in the plane when practicing or competing. Read more
2008 U.S. Advanced Team Selected
September 29, 2007 – After flying the second Unknown team qualifying flight at the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships on Friday, September 28th, the eight member U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team was selected. Members include:
Jeff Boerboon – Team Captain
Todd Whitmer
Hector Ramirez
Patrick Clark
Rob Holland
Norm DeWitt
Brian Dierks
Craig Dobesh
Alex Land – Alternate
The team will compete at the Advanced World Aerobatic Championships which will be held in Pendleton, Oregon in August 2008. For more information on AWAC 2008, go to http://www.AWAC2008.org.
Cruse Takes Unlimited Title at U.S. National Aerobatic Championships
September 28, 2007 - Congratulations to International Aerobatic Club President Vicki Cruse, who won the Unlimited title at this week's 2007 United States National Aerobatic Championships at Grayson County Airport, Sherman/Denison, Texas. Cruse placed ahead of Michael Racy, Goody Thomas, Robert Armstrong, and Debby Rihn-Harvey. Other category winners include:
Advanced - Jeff Boerboon
Intermediate – Kevin Campbell
Sportsman – Joe Haycraft
Primary – Jeremiah Brown
Glider Unlimited – Jason Stephens
Glider Intermediate – Mark Matticola
Glider Sportsman – Jacob Allen
Advanced Team selection results were not yet available as of Friday afternoon, nor the winner of the Four Minute Free Program. Check www.usnationalaerobatics.org for the latest posting.
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