AKROFEST

On Behalf of IAC36,

Join us for Akrofest 2022 in beautiful Borrego Springs, California! By day, you'll fly in the world's finest aerobatic box—permanently surface-waivered, built beyond 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 "IAC Pilots 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:

• All 5 categories

• Unlimited 4-minute Free (smoke oil and sound system on site.)

Glider:

• All 4 categories

• *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 27:

• 0830 to Sunset — Registration & Practice

Friday, October 28:

• 0630 — Breakfast at The Propellor (on-field restaurant)
• 0700 — Mandatory Pilot Briefing
• 0800 — Flying

Saturday, October 29:

• 0630 — Breakfast at The Propellor (on-field restaurant)
• 0700 — Mandatory Pilot Briefing
• 0800 — 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. Visit https://iac36.org/register to join the contest.

PRICING

Early Entry Fee — $295
Normal Entry Free — $315
First-Time Primary Competitors — $250

Includes:

• Two breakfasts
• 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 the Hammerhead Roundup in April, 2023!