On Behalf of IAC36,
Join us for Akrofest 2020 in beautiful Borrego Springs, California! By day, you'll fly in the world's finest aerobatic box—built to CIVA standards, designed to host the world championships, and practically visible from space. By night, you'll trade laughs with some of the world's finest pilots at a relaxing desert resort.
The box is right next to a 5,000-foot runway and the judging line is right next to that. No shuffling to some remote cow patty; all the action happens right at Borrego. You'll even have spectators! We invite the whole town to come watch the contest.
LODGING
Call the Borrego Springs Resort at (760) 767-5700 and ask for the "IAC36 Rate". Call early because it sells out!
If no rooms are available, try Casa Del Zoro at (760) 767-0100. There are also cheap motels in town, a few minutes from the field.
TRANSPORTATION
Rental cars, Uber, and Lyft are usually not available. However, the Borrego Springs Resort has a free shuttle you can call on demand. It's a 5-minute ride. Some people will also have cars available. Ground transportation has never been a problem.
CATEGORIES
Power:
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All 5 categories
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Unlimited 4-minute Free (smoke oil and sound system on site.)
Glider:
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All 5 categories
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*Please contact the CD so we can confirm type, tow-plane status, etc.
Bottom line: if you have a thing with wings, it's welcome in Borrego.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 8:
- 0900 to 1600 — Registration
- 0900 to Sunset — Practice
Friday, October 9:
- 0630 — Breakfast at Borrego Springs Resort (free)
- 0700 — Mandatory Pilot Briefing
- 0830 — Flying
Saturday, October 10:
- 0630 — Breakfast at Borrego Springs Resort (free)
- 0700 — Mandatory Pilot Briefing
- 0830 — Competition Flying
- 1300(ish) — Unlimited 4-Minute Free
- 1730 — Cocktail Hour at the Borrego Springs Resort
- 1830 — Awards Banquet
PRE-REGISTRATION
Do NOT use the IAC pre-registration system. Instead, visit www.iac36.org and use the registration link that will be available on our website closer to the contest date. There is a $25 discount for early registration, which ends on October 4, 2020.
PRICING
Early Entry Fee — $250
Normal Entry Free — $275
First-Time Primary Competitors — $150
Includes:
- Two breakfasts
- Two lunches
- Award Banquet Dinner
- T-shirt
QUESTIONS?
Email the Contest Director: bdkjones [at] gmail [dot] com
CAN'T MAKE IT?
That's okay, we do this twice a year! Check out our Hammerhead Roundup in April, 2021!
