Thanks to a huge effort by IAC volunteers, the club's updated pavilion is up and running! In addition to a great new look, it features an exhibition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Pitts Special plus a new apparel collection and other merchandise.
If you're at the show, be sure stop by and say hello!
Read moreWe have just firmed up the details of our showing of "Skydancers" during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. A documentary by Fredric Lean about women in aerobatics, big dreams, flying airplanes, but more importantly about women who dare! "Skydancers" is an award winning film that explores the developing world of women in aerobatics. It portrays some of the world's best female pilots during the 27th FAI World Aerobatic Championship in Texas in 2013.
Congratulations to the individuals on the following page who have applied for and received Achievement Awards from flying in a non-contest environment (Smooth Achievement) or at contest (Stars Achievement) in the second quarter of 2015.
All award recipients since 1970 can be found on the Achievement Award webpages:
Power: https://www.iac.org/legacy/power-achievement-awards-home
Glider: https://www.iac.org/legacy/glider-achievement-…
IAC's officers, directors, staff, and volunteers are now in the final phase of preparation for the much-anticipated EAA AirVenture which begins on July 20th.
Highlight of the event for IAC members will be the 70th Anniversary Pitts Exhibit which will be on display in the IAC Pavilion. Sixteen vertical panels along with over 60 photos and text will tell the history of the Pitts Special and the pilots who flew it to fame and glory. Just to the south and east of the IAC Pavilion will be the parking areas for the 77 Pitts Specials which…
Read moreListen to Skip Stewart talk about Pitts Modifications and a Speaker TBA will give tips, advise and recommendations on maintaining your Pitts at the IAC Pavilion during AirVenture!
Join Skip Stewart on Tuesday, July 21 at 10:00am when he discusses modifications made to his airshow machine - Prometheus. His plane started its life as a Pitts S-2S and is highly modified with a horse power increase to 400, a big three bladed prop and the rear canted landing gear to name a few. So, you won't…
Read moreJune 16 | 7:00pm CDT | Aircraft Control at High Angles of Attack
Benjamin Freelove - Listen in on a discussion on the dynamics and techniques for precise control of airplanes operating at high angles of attack including, near stall, post stall and deep stall conditions.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8355513580922045186
It's not too late to nominate an IAC member for the Annual Non-Flying Awards. June 30th is the deadline for all nonimations. Take time and give recognition to an outstanding IAC member who spent his or her valuable time volunteering for the benefit of many in 2014.
Click here to make an online nomination. You can nominate your fellow IACers for one of the five non-flying awards listed:…
Billy Werth leads off at the IAC Pavilion with the first forum of the AirVenture schedule on Tuesday, July 21 at 8:30am.
With over 8000 hours of flight time in 20 different aircraft, with 900 of it teaching folks how to fly upside down, Billy will be sharing his expertise in a forum titled, “Getting your head around Unusual Attitude Recoveries”. Billy says his forum can be Pitts specific or not, depending on the crowd, so don't be afraid to ask him about other aircraft types.
RideAlong! with Billy Werth as he performs his teaser
aerobatic…
IAC congratulates Jim Bourke, IAC 43415, of Corvalis, OR and Dave Watson, IAC 26557, of San Jose, CA on their successful upgrade to National Judge. Both are active Judges and competitors. Dave is a regular contributor to Sport Aerobatics and a Judges School Instructor. We thank Jim and Dave for their enthusiasm and dedication to our sport.
Tim Brill of Reno, Nevada has been appointed IAC's new Safety Chair by President Mike Heuer. Tim replaces Steve Johnson of Nashville in this position. Steve has faithfully served IAC for a number of years and brought many improvements to our safety programs and culture.
Tim is a highly experienced aerobatic pilot and instructor with over 7,000 hours of flying time including over 2,500 as a CFI for aerobatics and spin training. He has experience in 47 different types of aircraft and is an aviation author and speaker.
A member of IAC Chapter 118, he is also a National Judge…
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