Carl Bury, IAC 1625, former president of the International Aerobatics Club, passed away on May 31 in Savannah, Georgia. He was 81.

Carl was IAC’s third president, succeeding Verne Jobst in 1978 and serving until 1981. One of the founding members of IAC Chapter 34 in Ohio, he was instrumental in organizing the chapter’s early competitions. After his leadership capabilities and business talents came to the IAC leadership’s attention, he became more involved at the national and international level and was vice president before taking over as head of the organization.

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OpenAero (www.openaero.net) Version 1.3.2 can now be set to print forms A, B, and C acceptable for use at IAC contests. Remember that all submitted Free programs must be checked, signed and dated by a current IAC Judge per IAC Rule 6.14, and that the competitor has final responsibility for the legality and legibility of the forms. IAC does not specifically test, approve, or endorse any sequence design or drawing software.

CP Aviation is pleased to announce that once again it will be offering an Emergency Maneuvering Training Scholarship in Memory of Vicki Cruse valued at $3,100.  This scholarship aims to promote 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.

This year’s scholarship includes transportation and lodging of up to $2,000 due to a donation made in memory of Danny Franscioni who lost his life while flying in September 2011.  Danny was…

Draft minutes of the IAC Board of Directors spring 2013 meeting are available via the Agendas and Minutes web page.  These are subject to revision until approved by the Board at its fall 2013 meeting.

At its spring 2013 board meeting, the IAC board of directors approved a set of changes to U.S. National Aerobatic Championships contest operations; they take effect this year.  These changes mostly affect pilots flying in the Advanced and Unlimited Power and Glider categories.

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