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We have just received a file with all of the 7 Free Unknown sequences that will be flown by the pilots in Programme 3 at the World Aerobatic Championships now in progress in Chateauroux, France.  The US Team pilots will fly sequence "J".  Altogether, 14 sequences were submitted by the teams but in the end, only 7 are being used by the pilots.  Flying was called off today due to high wind but it appears the contest will resume tomorrow.  The Free Programme (Programme 2) is not yet complete.  Results can be found at https://www…

Most of IAC's new "Unlimited Collection" of merchandise, which we debuted at AirVenture, can now be found on the EAA Store. Go to the link for photos, info, and ordering. We ran out of some items at AirVenture and those are on order and will be in stock in a few weeks -- including our incredibly popular Pitts Anniversary t-shirts and caps. We will announce availability here.

Looking to follow what going on at the World Aerobatic Championships?  You can do that here: https://www.facebook.com/EAAIAC or https://twitter.com/iachq. 

Team members and Team official photographer Evan Peers of AirSpace Media are also posting at the Team's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/USUnlimitedAerobaticTeam

IAC webpage: https://www.iac.org/…

After each IAC election, the President reviews who has joined the IAC Board and who should be assigned what region.  These Directors have been assigned the following Regions:

• Mike Rinker (Southeast)*
• Bruce Ballew (Mid America)
• Tim Just (Southwest)*
• Rob Holland (Northeast)
• Doug Lovell (South Central)
• Debby Rihn-Harvey (International)
• Michael Steveson (Northwest)*

The Directors with asterisks (*) represent changes to the representative for that IAC Region. 

A list along with a map of the regions and…

The US Unlimited Aerobatic Team is now in place in Albert, France and they pose here with their aircraft in a photo taken this evening, Monday, August 3rd, after what was undoubtedly a long day. Some of the airplanes made the long journey across the Atlantic in a container or were sent over onboard cargo aircraft.  With their coach, Coco Bessiere, there with them it promises to be a productive and intense two weeks before they move to the contest site in Chateauroux on August 16th.  Updates as we receive them. 

Team members (left to right): Benjamin Freelove, Jeff Boerboon, Rob…

US Unlimited Team pilots Goody Thomas, Jeff Boerboon, and Ben Freelove are now in Albert, France after arriving in Europe on June 29th.  Three of the team airplanes have arrived by container -- Goody's Extra 330SC, Jeff's Extra 330SC, and Brett's MX.  They are now being assembled in Albert, where the team will practice over the next couple of weeks before proceeding to the WAC contest site in Chateauroux.  The 28th FAI World Aerobatic Championships begins on August 20th but the team will arrive a few days beforehand to get practice in the actual contest box.  Goody reports everyone in…

Each year, the membership of the IAC nominates outstanding volunteers to be recognized for their contribution to the sport of aerobatics. The award winners are selected by a secret ballot of the IAC Board of Directors and the recipients were announced at the IAC annual gathering on Friday evening, July 24 in Oshkosh, WI at AirVenture.

Frank Price Cup – Margo Chase

The purpose of this award is to recognize the person who has contributed the most to the sport of aerobatics in the previous year. Margo Chase, a professional marketing and branding specialist, has…

The Chairman of the IAC Ballot Certification Committee, DJ Molny, announced the results of the 2015 IAC Election at the IAC Annual Membership Meeting in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on July 24, 2015. 

234 members cast their ballots electronically in the election.  The results were as follows:

• Vice President -- Doug McConnell (210 votes)
• Treasurer -- Bob Hart (221 votes)

Directors:

• Michael Steveson (192 votes)
• Bruce Ballew (210 votes)
• Tim Just (214 votes)
• Mike Rinker (204 votes)

All candidates ran unopposed…

         
8:30-9:45am      Will Berninger - IMAC; Scale Aerobatic Competition
The International Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC) is an organization dedicated to competitive sport of radio controlled Scale Aerobatic competition.  IMAC operates under the auspices of the USA’s Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) with a designation as the Special Interest Group (SIG) for R/C Scale Aerobatics.  While it’s origin is American, the scope of IMAC operations now extends to over 15 countries throughout the world.

10:00-11:15am  Dave Dent - How to Rig a…

  
   8:30-9:45am     
   IAC ANNUAL MEETING

   Join your fellow IAC members for the
   announcement of the new IAC Officers
   and Board members as well as a report
   from IAC President, Mike Heuer &
Treasuer Bob Hart. There will be a Q&A session for the membership.
 

   10:00-11:15am  Budd Davisson
  "The Pitts Landing Myth;
    Anyone can do it...no...really!"
   Budd says teaching Pitts landings is fun
   and he's never had a single student who
   didn't come to…