Nancy Lynn Aerobatic Open — October 25–26, 2025
updated 10/15/25
Join IAC Chapter 11 in the aerobatic capital of the Mid-Atlantic for the first-ever Nancy Lynn Aerobatic Open!
The contest is ON! We are not impacted by the government shutdown, and our FAA waiver is in-hand.
If you’re looking to squeeze in one more contest before the season wraps up, this is it... and it’s shaping up to be a great one.
Schedule:
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Thursday, October 23: Practice box available.
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Friday, October 24: Registration and official practice. Pizza dinner at the airport. Ice cream outing to follow.
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Saturday, October 25: Briefing at 8 a.m. Contest flying all day. Divine Swine food truck dinner at the airport!
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Sunday, October 26: Briefing at 8 a.m. followed by final flights and awards. Clean up and competitors depart.
Entry Fees:
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$60 for first-time competitors in Primary and Sportsman
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$150 for all other competitors
What’s Included:
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Five meals with registration: Lunch on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; dinner on Friday and Saturday
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Contest shirts and swag for preregistered competitors
Logistics:
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Aircraft parking: Ramp parking only. No hangar space. Please bring tiedown kits if you have them.
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Rental Cars:
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Please make arrangements by Monday, October 21.
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Stacey at the airport can arrange Hertz cars to be delivered to the FBO. Contact her at Stacey.Williams.air@fauquiercounty.gov.
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You can also contact the Hertz Manassas office directly at stephen.allen@hertz.com or abena.konadu@hertz.com.
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Hotels:
We do not have a group rate, but rooms are available at...
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Hampton Inn Warrenton (most competitors stay here)
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Holiday Inn Warrenton
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Tru by Hilton Manassas (not much farther away)
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Environmental Note:
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We’re continuing our efforts to “take back the tap” — please bring a reusable water bottle.
