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Contest report from the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Glider Team - the first official contest day, July 26, is in the books for the World Advanced Glider Aerobatic Championships in Torun, Poland.

The opening ceremonies were last night (July 25), which were attended by all contest competitors, FAI & contest officials, and local leaders.

All team members were able to complete their free/known programs. Results were mixed but overall, very positive. Patience was the name of the game today as low clouds were a problem in the box throughout the day.

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On behalf of our present and past US Advanced Aerobatic Teams, Team 23 expresses our profound sadness at the passing of Nikolay Timofeev.  Nik was a great competitor, team member, judge and coach. Though he was involved in many aspects of our sport, he holds a special place in the hearts of all the Advanced competitors and teams he worked with over the years.  We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all that will mourn his loss.

Details for a memorial service will be posted as they become available.

PRESS RELEASE

Extra Aircraft’s founder and CEO, Walter Extra, announced the newest addition to their model lineup, the 330SX.  This single seat, steel fuselage, and carbon fiber wing/empennage aerobatic monoplane is the company’s evolution of the proven eight-time world championship winning 330SC.  The 330SX first flew on June 06, 2023, and is currently in flight testing with deliveries expected to start at the beginning of Q3 2024. 

Key Improvement Highlights:

• High Performance Ailerons delivering higher roll rates accompanied by crisper stops…

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 includes 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 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, there is…

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: …