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The IAC recently welcomed Phillip Gragg as president, which vacated the Vice President position that he'd filled before that. Now, Shad Coulson has been appointed as the new IAC VP. Congratulations, Shad, and we thank you for all the work you do to make the IAC the best it can be! We're lucky to have you.

About Shad: Shad Coulson is a dedicated and accomplished aerobatic competitor, organizer, and leader with a proven record of excellence in competition, governance, and event management. Committed to advancing the mission of the IAC, Shad supports pilots at all levels, and…

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The IAC offers its thanks to the many members who provided feedback on the rule change proposals for next year.  The Rules Committee and IAC Board will review these as the proposals are considered.  The comment period for these proposals has now ended.

One additional rule change proposal came about after this year's Nationals contest.  Members may review the proposal here or at the bottom of the page, and provide comments to this new…

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The proposal for a new category in IAC competition that was discussed during the speaker forums in the IAC pavilion at the last two years of AirVenture now has its own webpage on the IAC website. Click here to view.

Previously called "Project M", the proposed new category is now named Masters. It has a special place in the competition category ranking system because of a few benefits that the IAC community would reap from its implementation:

• Creates more runway for a competition…

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Bulletin 2 and the Flight Schedule for the 2026 National Aerobatic Championships have now been published. Click this link to view this update on the IAC Nationals page.

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The submission deadline for IAC members to propose changes to the IAC Official…

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The IAC is pleased to offer its congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 non-flying awards, listed below, and to the 2025 aerobatic hall of fame inductee, Mike Goulian.

2025 Non-Flying Awards Winners:

• Frank Price Cup - Mary Beth Rudd
• Harold E. Neumann Award - DJ Molny
• Robert L. Heuer Award - Gordon Penner
• Curtis Pitts Cup - Paulo Iscold
• Kathy Jaffe Award - Monique Hartmann

 

Frank Price Cup for Greatest Overall Contribution: Mary Beth Rudd

The purpose of this annual award is to recognize the person who has…

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MASON CITY, Iowa — Organizers of the 2026 World Aerobatic Championship (WAC) are pleased to announce the event has been relocated to Mason City, Iowa, while maintaining its previously scheduled dates. Competition flying will take place from August 24 through September 2, 2026, bringing many of the world’s most accomplished aerobatic pilots to north-central Iowa.
 

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The World Aerobatic Championship is the premier international competition in precision aerobatic flight. More than 35 of the world’s top aerobatic pilots, representing countries from…

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It’s time to vote! 
Voting for the 2026 officer/director candidates is now open and will close July 18th at midnight Central time. All votes must be cast via electronic ballot. Please take a moment to read the bios of each of the candidates. Elected candidates will join the IAC board of directors to shape the future of the organization.
The ballots will be tabulated by the IAC Ballot Certification Committee chair, and the results will be announced at the annual meeting of members, which will take place at 8:30 a.m. on July 26 in the Vicki Cruse Educational…

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The annual non-flying awards are presented each year at the IAC's member dinner during AirVenture. The IAC is seeking nominations for these awards, which are detailed below.

Please fill out and submit the form to nominate someone for one of the non-flying awards.
 

Frank Price Cup for Greatest Overall Contribution

The purpose of this award is to recognize the person who has contributed the most to the sport of aerobatics in a calendar year. The award is presented annually and will…

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Bulletin 1 for the 2026 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships is now available. To open Bulletin 1 in a new tab as a .pdf document, click HERE. You can also visit the IAC Nationals page where the link to the bulletin can be found in the most recent update.