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Alice Johnson, a dedicated and passionate IAC member and volunteer, has been chosen to be the 2026 Unlimited Aerobatics Team Manager!  

Alice brings a wealth of U.S. aerobatics teams related experience to the role.  Alice was the U.S. National Aerobatic Team Manager for the '23-'24 contest season, which …

By Barrett Hines, IAC 432116

The submission deadline for IAC members to propose changes to the IAC Official Contest Rules for the 2026 contest season have now been compiled. A total of 25 proposals from the membership were received before the deadline, with another 11 proposals resulting from the Nationals contest recently added.  A PDF with all of the proposals is available for download below or for viewing online here.  …

The IAC is disappointed to announce the cancellation of IAC 34's annual Ohio…

by Taylor Mershon, IAC 442603

Now that the dust has settled from the high-energy excitement of the 2025 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships, the IAC would like to extend a huge ‘Thank You!” to the aerobatic community who gathered in Salina, KS, to volunteer and collaborate with one another to make this contest a reality—and a great success! Throughout the past year, Contest Director Shad Coulson has poured an incredible amount of time and energy into the creation of this event’s positive, safety-focused, and community-oriented atmosphere. Hundreds of IAC volunteers filled…

The annual U.S. National Aerobatic Championships began with Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, September 28 in Salina Kansas. The championships end on Friday, October 3.
Record attendance this year! 113 pilots are vying for a championship title in five categories: Primary, Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced and Unlimited.

Follow all the details, scores, and LIVE video on the Nationals page: https://www.iac.org/nationals

From U.S. National Aerobatic Championships contest director Shad Coulson comes the official early September 2025 U.S. Nationals Update. Bulletin 2 contains all the general updates that competitors and competition attendees will need to know ahead of the big event. The 2025 U.S. Nationals Schedule of Events and Flight Schedule have also…

The IAC is deeply saddened at the news of a mid-air collision between an Extra aircraft and a Cessna on August 31st at the 2025 Kyle Scott Aerobatic Dust-up (formerly named the High Plains Hotpoxia) aerobatic contest in Fort Morgan,…

Fresh from Mike Ciliberti, leader of the Sequence Committee, are the 2026 Proposed Known Sequences, now available for member comment.  Please review all 2026 Proposed Known Sequences here. 

Note that member comments are due to Mike Ciliberti by October 1st, 2025.  Please submit any and all comments to Mike directly at…

A free aviation safety awareness seminar and training the weekend of September 18-21 is open for registration.  The event will be held at Scanlon Aviation at Gnoss field (KDVO) in Novato, CA. 

A free safety seminar will be held on September 18th at 7pm, and from September 19-21 there will be a hands on training clinic with Rich Stowell, master CFI and world renowned aerobatics instructor.  Topics include stall/spin accident scenarios and recovery, emergency maneuvers training, and more.  

Note that pre-registration is required for the hands training portion of the…

Louis B. "Bud" Judy, a lifelong member of the International Aerobatic Club (IAC), passed away on May 7 after more than 50 years of dedication to aerobatics. A three-time U.S. National Champion, Bud earned his final Intermediate Category title in 2006 at the age of 72. Known not only for his achievements but also for his passion for the “perfect flight,” he contributed greatly to the IAC through leadership roles, competitions, mentorship and so much more. You can read more about Bud Judy’s remarkable life and legacy here…