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International Aerobatics Day has become a global celebration that aims to promote the art and skill of aerobatic flying. This annual event, observed on the 4th Saturday in June, brings together aviation enthusiasts to appreciate the exhilarating displays of precision and control showcased by skilled pilots. The day serves as a platform to raise awareness about the rich history and significance of aerobatics in aviation, as well as its contribution to flight safety through enhanced maneuvering skills.

Members may cast their votes using the secure online ballot (member login required) Voting begins TODAY, June 28 and closes July 25, 2023. 

Visit the Notice of Election webpage to view all of the candidate profiles.

Positions to be filled are Vice President, Treasurer, and 4 Directors. Directors are elected "at large", not by region, and are then assigned a region after they're elected. There are 2 candidates for Vice President and 6 candidates running for 4 director slots. YOUR VOTE COUNTS!

A Presidential-appointed…

INTERNATIONAL AEROBATICS DAY!

"On the fourth Saturday each June, aerobatic enthusiasts from around the world take time off for International Aerobatics Day — a day to celebrate, promote, experience, and share the joys of aerobatic flight", Jim Bourke wrote in his article "Flying for Fun!" in Mentor magazine.

The first "Aerobatics Day" celebration took place in 2021. "The first International Aerobatics Day was a profound success, far more than my dreams. I had deliberately kept the day unstructured — the only rule…

Registration for the 2023 U.S. National Aerobatic Championship is open for pilots and volunteers at www.iac.org/contests.  Scroll down to 2023 US National Aerobatic Championships and click on the dark blue "Register" button to the right of the contest title.

The U.S. Nationals take place SEPTEMBER 24 - 29, 2023 in Salina, Kansas. 

Get all the details for hotels, events during the week, entry fees and links to photo galleries, social media and the LIVE feed on YouTube here: …

Clinton Alexander McHenry, Jr. died peacefully in Belle Glade, FL on April 14, 2023 at the age of 96. Clint is survived by his children, Karen Stephens (John), Jon, and Leigh Woodham (Brent), grandchildren Clint McHenry IV, Jeffrey Woodham (Jeffrey Pierce), David Woodham, and Kimberly Clark (Chris). He was preceded in death by his wife Marcia Roeding McHenry, son Clinton Alexander McHenry III, parents Clinton Alexander McHenry and Anna Lowry McHenry, and grandson Luke Woodham.

Clint was born on June 19, 1926 in Berwick, PA. He moved frequently as a child but considered Waynesboro,…

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 will include a full roster of forums in the IAC’s Vicki Cruse Educational Pavilion at the IAC Aerobatic Center. The forums are scheduled daily from Tuesday, July 25, through Friday, July 28, 2023, and run for approximately one hour and 15 minutes each.

A fantastic lineup of aerobatic and unusual attitude forums throughout the week are being planned. Everything from spins to the IAC Collegiate Program or exploring flying aerobatics in your homebuilt and recreational aerobatics will be covered. Hear from IAC Hall of Famers, competitors and Master CFIs,…

Hello, IAC members, it is time to nominate our 2023 slate of officers and directors. Nominating petitions are due by April 14. Voting will be done electronically on the IAC website, beginning June 28, voting ends on July 25. New officers and directors will be installed at the close of the IAC Annual Membership Meeting at AirVenture in Oshkosh on July 28, 2023.

Positions to be filled are Vice President, Treasurer, and Class II directors (term expiring July 2023). Directors are elected "at large", not by region, and are then assigned a region after they're elected. If…