March 10, 2023
IAC board member Greg Principato is retiring from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA), the governing body for all aviation records and competitions in the USA. 
Per the IAC bylaws, there are two Class III Directors on the board, which include an appointment of one EAA representative and one NAA representative.  Greg has served on the IAC Board since 2017.
"I know we will all miss working with Greg.  He completes his term on September 15." said Jim Bourke IAC President. Below is the official…
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February 22, 2023

Welcome to the 2023 Judges Revalidation & Currency Exam.

All IAC Grading Judges must pass this test to qualify for judging in the current calendar year.

The intent of the exam is educational, not to stump you. Each question includes a hint or hints, so we recommend taking the exam with a copy of this year's Official Contest Rules at hand. 

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February 22, 2023
The 2023 edition of the IAC Contest Rules is now available to members at: www.iac.org/download-contest-rules 
Most of the changes are a direct result of IAC members' input.  Twenty-Seven proposals were submitted by members.  After these were published last fall, other members provided valuable comments.  The Rules Committee discussed each proposal and associated comments in depth, then provided recommendations to the IAC Board of Directors.  Additional changes were also made directly by the Board.  After…
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February 21, 2023

Register today!

Coming up this weekend - "Intro to Aerobatic Judging" (Sessions 1&2) Saturday Feb 25 and day 2 continuing on Sunday, Feb 26. Starting time both days is at 09:00 MST and ending approximately at 16:00 MST each day.

DJ Molny, Judge program chair, will lead this two-day training for current judges and prospective judges. It is also great information for anyone who wants to learn more about competition aerobatics. We have many non-pilots participate who are friends and family and it gives them a better…

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February 9, 2023

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD)for certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (Continental) GTSIO-520, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, IOF-550, LIO-470, LIO-520, LTSIO-520, O-470, TSIO-470, TSIO-520, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550, and TSIOL-550 model reciprocating engines with a certain Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) cylinder assembly or intake valve installed.

The affected cylinder assemblies and intake valves are installed as a…

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