Following the heartbreaking loss of Rob Holland that left everyone who knew him and the entire aerobatic community reeling, an obituary website has been posted for the beloved pilot, teammate, instructor, and friend. The site can be accessed HERE.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: 
Rob Holland Memorial – Support for the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships.

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Sport Aerobatics is currently accepting community notes and photo submissions for Rob Holland’s public remembrance feature in the July/August issue of the magazine.

To honor Rob Holland, who was the IAC Vice President, 13-time consecutive U.S. Nationals Aerobatic Champion, and one of the greatest airshow pilots of our time, the biggest Sport Aerobatics issue of the year will be featuring a cover article celebrating Rob’s life that ended tragically in a fatal aircraft crash on April 24, 2025. The main feature will be followed by a public remembrance feature where friends, fans, IAC…

It is with shock and very heavy hearts that the IAC expresses its deepest condolences to the friends, family, and aerobatic community who loved airshow pilot Rob Holland, who passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Holland was flying his MXS-RH aircraft at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia when an unknown issue occurred and the aircraft crashed. FAA and NTSB investigations are ongoing, and the cause of the accident has not been determined.

Rob Holland is a legendary aerobatic pilot who…

If you or an IAC member you know is interested in running for an officer or director position, here are the items you'll need to do so:

1. Candidate Petition Form with 10 current IAC member's signatures. You may download the attachment below. Note that each member can sign a petition form and e-mail it. All names do not have to be placed on one form. Written e-mails as endorsements will NOT be accepted; it must be on the petition form.

2. Current photo e-mailed as a jpeg

3. Resume/Bio…

By Taylor Mershon, IAC 442603, and DJ Molny, IAC 25097

DJ Molny, the Judges Program Chair of the IAC, has announced that the Judges Revalidation and Currency ("R&C") exam is now available to be taken here. All information pertaining to this exam including study will be found on the page linked above.