Under sunny skies, the 2012 U.S. National Aerobatic Championship competition was held September 23-29 in Denison, Texas.  Ninety-four pilots competed in all five power and four glider categories.  The contest named U.S. national aerobatic category champions in four power and glider categories, a four-minute freestyle champion as well as the 2012-2013 U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team.

U.S. National Aerobatic Champions:
Unlimited:
Power: Rob Holland
Glider: Jason Stephens
Advanced:
Power: Pat Clark
Glider: Conner Deebel (U.S. Air Force Academy)…

On behalf of myself and the membership of the International Aerobatic Club, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Reinaldo Beyer, who we lost in a training accident at Borrego Springs, CA last Saturday. A two-time member of the U.S.A. Advanced Aerobatic Team, Reinaldo was well known for the dedication, preparation, discipline, and integrity that he brought to his flying and to his personal and professional life. I considered Reinaldo a good friend, and though we lived a thousand miles apart, I realize now that every moment that I spent with him was…

CP Aviation, Inc. has awarded an Emergency Maneuver Training (EMT) scholarship to Adam Gillhom of Valley Village, CA.

The flight school, based in Santa Paula, is known throughout the world for their specialized training curriculum, originally developed in 1987.  CP Aviation is the home of two Master CFI-Aerobatics, who have also been awarded National CFI of the Year by the FAA, Rich Stowell (2006), and Judy Phelps (2011).

The scholarship, now in its fifth year, is awarded each summer to a recipient who is a member of the IAC, holds a pilot’s certificate, and wishes to pursue…

IAC wishes to congratulate the USA Advanced World Aerobaitc Team for their strong Bronze finish at the recently completed 10th FAI World Championships at Nyiregyhaza Airport, Hungary. Great Job Team, and thank you! You travelled far, overcame daunting obstacles, flew superbly, and represented your country and your IAC well. Have a great trip home! --Doug Sowder, President, IAC.

Full results can be found here.