Louis B. "Bud" Judy, a lifelong member of the International Aerobatic Club (IAC), passed away on May 7 after more than 50 years of dedication to aerobatics. A three-time U.S. National Champion, Bud earned his final Intermediate Category title in 2006 at the age of 72. Known not only for his achievements but also for his passion for the “perfect flight,” he contributed greatly to the IAC through leadership roles, competitions, mentorship and so much more. You can read more about Bud Judy’s remarkable life and legacy here…

Rob Holland is the 2025 IAC Hall of Fame inductee!  

His achievements speak for themselves and and his contributions to the aerobatics community as a whole cannot be measured.  

A well deserved honor to an amazing pilot and friend. 

The 2025 IAC Board of Directors election has closed and results were presented during the annual IAC member meeting at 2025  Oshkosh Airventure by IAC president, Jim Bourke. 

Michael Lents, Mike Gallaway, Nathan Reudy and Phillip Gragg all won a Board of Directors seat while Jordan Ashley won the election for the role of Treasurer.  Below is a voting summary:

Treasurer:

• Jordan Ashley: 100 votes

Board of Directors (four open seats):

• Michael Lents: 98 votes
• Mike Gallaway: 91 votes
• Nathan Reudy: 86 votes
• Phillip…

by Shad Coulson, IAC 440759

As I write this, we just getting ready to start AirVenture 2025 and are a little more than two months away from the first day of competition at the 2025 U.S. Aerobatic Nationals.  It is hard to believe a year has already gone by so quickly.  As the summer comes to an end, the volunteers who have been working tirelessly for many months are excited to welcome you back to Salina, Kansas.

If you are planning to attend the contest, either as a volunteer or competitor, please register ASAP.  Your registration plays a vital role in several of our planning…

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, June 28th, 2025, aerobatics enthusiasts around the world will celebrate International Aerobatics Day with gatherings, fly-ins, practice days, aerobatic demonstrations, static displays, intro flights, and more. The IAC Chapters around the country have been hard at work planning their local events which can be seen on the IAC's official International Aerobatics Day 2025 page. Here you can find event details by chapter number for those chapters who have submitted events. If…