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OpenAero (www.openaero.net) Version 1.3.2 can now be set to print forms A, B, and C acceptable for use at IAC contests. Remember that all submitted Free programs must be checked, signed and dated by a current IAC Judge per IAC Rule 6.14, and that the competitor has final responsibility for the legality and legibility of the forms. IAC does not specifically test, approve, or endorse any sequence design or drawing software.

CP Aviation is pleased to announce that once again it will be offering an Emergency Maneuvering Training Scholarship in Memory of Vicki Cruse valued at $3,100.  This scholarship aims to promote aviation safety through unusual attitude and aerobatic training. The scholarship includes three modules of the EMT® course which includes Stall/Spin Awareness, In-flight Emergencies, and Basic Aerobatics.

This year’s scholarship includes transportation and lodging of up to $2,000 due to a donation made in memory of Danny Franscioni who lost his life while flying in September 2011.  Danny was…

Draft minutes of the IAC Board of Directors spring 2013 meeting are available via the Agendas and Minutes web page.  These are subject to revision until approved by the Board at its fall 2013 meeting.

At its spring 2013 board meeting, the IAC board of directors approved a set of changes to U.S. National Aerobatic Championships contest operations; they take effect this year.  These changes mostly affect pilots flying in the Advanced and Unlimited Power and Glider categories.

Find more information here.

All IACers are invited to propose Known sequences and rules changes for contest year 2014.

The club welcomes your proposals for Sportsman and Intermediate Power and Glider Known sequences, which change with each year. (The Primary sequence changes very infrequently, but you're also welcome to propose one.) Limited guidance for writing Known sequences is found in P&P 221(3)(C).

Submit your proposals via email to Brian Howard…

Each year, the membership of the IAC nominates outstanding volunteers to be recognized for their contribution to the sport of aerobatics. 
It's easier than ever to nominate this year - use the on-line form!  Click HERE to make an on-line nomination. You can nominate your fellow IAC'ers for one of the five awards listed on the Non Flying Awards webpage.
This is an excellent…

Anyone who has filled out an FAA waiver application knows that the PDF file is read-only, preventing you from saving your work. IAC is pleased to offer a save-able version of Form 7711-2, available for download here.

Many thanks to …

The IAC Official Contest Rules 2013 has just been updated with Revision 24.1, dated 23 April 2013. Sections affected by this edit are: 4.11.2 (page 4-9); 6.13.5 including Fig. 6.13.2 (page 6-10); and 7.3.1(d) (page 7-3). Page 2 of the Foreword was also changed to reflect these  revisions.

This update is important. You’ll find Rev. 24.1 available for download here (this site, login required) or here (old…

At the Spring Director's meeting in San Carlos, the Board approved new aerobatic titles to be hosted each year by one Eastern U.S. and one Western U.S. Regional contest.  The titles are "IAC Open Champion East" and "IAC Open Champion West" for each category flown at the host contests.

This year the Wildwoods Acroblast will host the IAC Open East.  The IAC Open West will be determined shortly.  Look for your May issue of Sport Aerobatics to read details. 

IAC pilot competitors, the regional contests let you vie for local dominance.  The regional titles let you vie for regional…

On April 6, 2013 the IAC Board of Directors gave preliminary approval to revisions resulting in P&P 504, 15 June 2013, Revision 27, for the 2013 Contest Season. A two month member comment period is required prior to final acceptance by the Board, hence the proposed revision date. Comments may be made below (login required), or they may be made to your regional IAC Director.

A PDF file showing the marked-up changes is attached (login required.) A summary of revisions follows:

1. Provisions added for selection of U.S Advanced Glider Team. Tracks the procedures for Unlimited…