The IAC forums are featuring speakers who support this year's theme, "The Three Corners of Aerobatics: Recreation, Competition, and Airshow."
The week opens with Ron Rapp speaking on "Preparing for aerobatics in an RV" and Dagmar Kress speaking on "Aerodynamics and Aerobatics". Both speakers' subjects will be of great interest to those starting in aerobatics.
Speaker's subjects on competition aerobatics range from Nina and Stewart and Tien Luu with their forum on Collegiate Aerobatics to Jake Spiedel, who will give listeners a glimpse into "From Air Racing to Aerobatic Competition".
Our airshow speakers will get your heart pumping with John Mohr giving a talk on "Stearman, Adrenaline and Airshows and wrap up with Gerry Molidor speaking on his time with an "Aerobatic Flight Team".
Drop by on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday to meet IAC members who are airshow performers during AirVenture: Jeff Boerboon, Michael Lents, RJ Gritter, Michael Goulian, and Skip Stewart.
SPEAKER FORUMS SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
| TIME | SPEAKERS AND BIOS | TOPICS |
| 8:30–9:45 | Tood Ashcraft | Bailout! When to leave your Eagle Behind |
| 10:00–11:15 | Ron Rapp | Preparing for aerobatics in an RV |
| 11:30–12:45 | Dagmar Kress | Aerodynamics and Aerobatics |
| 1:00–2:15 | John Mohr | Stearman, Adrenaline and Airshows |
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
| TIMES | SPEAKERS & BIOS | TOPICS |
| 8:30–9:45 | IAC Annual Membership Meeting | Plans, Finances, and Elections |
| 10:00–11:15 | Skip Johnson | Air Show AIR BOSS, Invisible Hero |
| 11:30–12:45 | Nina Stewart and Tien Luu | Collegiate Aerobatics |
| 1:00–2:15 | Jim Bourke | Moving to Airshow Flight |
Thursday, July 23, 2026
| TIMES | SPEAKERS & BIOS | TOPICS |
| 8:30–9:45 | Gordon Penner | Recreational Aerobatics in Experimental Aircraft |
| 10:00–11:15 | Ty Frisby | Safe Path to Aerobatics |
| 11:30–12:45 | Michael Church | Low Altitude Emergency -Turning Back |
| 1:00–2:15 | Jake Speidel | Branching Out From Air Racing to Competition Aerobatics |
Friday, July 24, 2026
| TIMES | SPEAKERS & BIOS | TOPICS |
| 8:30–9:45 | Gerry Molidor | Aerobatic Team Flight |
| 10:00–11:15 | Michael Lents | Competition: Decathlons to Extras and Back |
| 11:30–12:45 | Jordan Ashley & Marcus Extra | Extra Aircraft - Next on the Horizon |
| 1:00–2:15 | Mike Goulian & Steve Fiegel | Aura Aero Aircraft News |
MEET - AND - GREET SCHEDULE
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | THURSDAY |
| 11:00 am Northern Stars |
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| 1:00 pm RJ Gritter Michael Goulian |
1:00pm Skip Stewart |
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| After 3:30 pm Jeff Boerboon Michael Lents IAC Demo Team |
After 3:30 pm Jeff Boerboon Michael Lents IAC Demo Team |
