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IAC Non-Flying Awards
August 26, 2010 - Each year, the membership of the IAC nominates outstanding volunteers to be recognized for their contribution to the sport of aerobatics. The award winners are selected by a secret ballot of the IAC Board of Directors. (read more)
2010 CP Aviation Emergency Maneuver Training Scholarship Winner – In Memory of Vicki Cruse
July 30, 2010 - CP Aviation is pleased to announce this year’s winner of the Emergency Maneuver Training Scholarship, Vera Martinovich. Vera works for Boeing as an aircraft flight control engineer and is also a part time flight instructor. Vera said that she did not know Vicki but talked to her at Oshkosh a few years back. (read more)
Certificate and Report of Inspectors of the Election
July 30, 2010 - I, Ann Salcedo as Election Official, do hereby certify that I have received and counted the votes of members cast by ballot for the election of Officers/Directors to the IAC Board and report that the following persons received the number of votes set opposite their respective names: (read more)
Memorializing Vicki Cruse at AirVenture 2010
June 17, 2010 - The IAC and EAA will be memorializing Vicki Cruse and dedicating the new Vicki Cruse Educational Pavilion in her honor on Thursday, July 29th at 1:30 PM along with The Buehler Trust and again Friday, July 30th at the IAC’s Annual Meeting at the new Pavillion. The Annual Meeting will take place at the conclusion of the day’s airshow at the new Pavilion which is attached to the IAC Headquarters building on the northeast side of Aeroshell Square.
On Sunday, August 1st, at 10:30 AM, Vicki Cruse will also be honored along with others, such as Chandy Clanton and Jim and Mike Swick, whose lives were positively affected by aviation by being placed on EAA’s Memorial Wall. The memorial wall is located by the Fergus Chapel, next to Pioneer Airport.
IAC is also collecting donations for a monument that will be placed on the EAA grounds in remembrance of Vicki Cruse. If you are interested in donating, please mail to: Trish Deimer/VC C/O IAC PO Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086.
Dates for 2011 US National Aerobatic Championships Set
June 11, 2010 - At its spring board meeting, the IAC board chose the dates for the 2011 US National Championships. The dates will be September 25 – 30, 2011.
IAC Says Farewell to Van Snow
April 13, 2010 - It is with a heavy heart that Chapter 26 says farewell to one of its members. On April 8, 2010, Van Snow passed away during a practice flight in Borrego Springs. His enthusiasm was infectious and re-ignited the passion that we all share for aviation. (read more)
Fatal Accident at Borrego Springs Contest Practice
April 9, 2010 – Aerobatic pilot Van Snow of Santa Ynez, Calif., died Thursday in an accident during practice for a sanctioned aerobatic competition at Borrego Springs, Calif. The 58-year-old Snow was a prominent equine veterinarian and a regular competitor in aerobatic flight competitions.
The NTSB and FAA are investigating the accident, which occurred at approximately 1 p.m. PDT Thursday.
EAA and IAC Chapter 36 extend their deepest sympathies to Van’s family and friends. He was a much-respected competitor, friend and avid aviator who will be missed in the aerobatic and aviation communities.
Online Versions of the 2010 IAC Judge Revalidation and Currency (R&C) Exam Now Available – Regional and National Exams Soon to Follow
February 26, 2010 - The online version of the 2010 IAC Judge Revalidation and Currency (R&C) Exam is available from the Members Only section of the IAC Web Site in the "JUDGES" section. Also available are the PDF versions of the R&C and Regional Judge Exams. The PDF version of the National Judge Exam should be available soon. (read more)
2010 IAC Rules Now Available
February 3, 2010 – The updated rulebook is posted in IAC Members Only.
IAC Currently Taking Officer/Director Nominations
January 26, 2010 - Here is what is needed to run:
1. Candidate Petition Form with 10 current IAC members signature - Petition located in Members Only under Leadership
a. Each member can sign a petition form and email it. All names do not have to be placed on one form b. Written emails as endorsement will NOT be accepted, it MUST be on the petition form
2. Current Photo emailed as a jpeg
3. Resume/Bio that MUST be less than 1000 words
The Nominations Chair must receive the above before the deadline MARCH 18, 2010 Send completed petitions to:
Ann Salcedo – IAC Nominations Chair, 20117 SW 54th Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332-1548.
Fax 954-434-7498 Cell Phone: 954-605-0170 or email to AnnSalcedoRN@aol.com.
USA Advanced Aerobatic Team Launches New Website
January 21, 2010 - Visit the site by clicking on the Advanced Team logo on the left hand column. Follow the Team in their “Quest for Gold” at the 9th FAI World Advanced Aerobatic Championships to be held in Radom, Poland August 5 – 15th, 2010. You can also pledge your financial support through donations and the purchase of US Team Logo merchandise.
Knowns for 2010 Posted
December 29, 2009 – The 2010 Knowns are posted in IAC Members Only!
2010 National Aerobatic Championships Dates
October 20, 2009 – The IAC board of directors has decided on the dates for the 2010 Nationals. They are Sunday, September 19th through Friday, September 24th, 2010 at the North Texas Regional Airport. The 2010 contest director is Doug Lovell.
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