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The files collectively containing the proposed rule changes and Known sequences (Sportsman and Intermediate only) for 2011 have been posted to Oshkosh 365. Oshkosh 365 will be the ONLY place for IAC members to make official comment on these proposed rules and knowns.

Recognizing those who make aerobatics fun for the rest of us

By Allyson Parker-Lauck, IAC #15590

Each year, the membership of the IAC nominates outstanding volunteers to be recognized for their contribution to the sport of aerobatics. The award winners are selected by a secret ballot of the IAC Board of Directors.

The Frank Price Cup

The Frank Price Cup was created to recognize outstanding individuals in aerobatics and in honor of aerobatic pioneer Frank Price, the first American to compete in the World Aerobatic Championships. The purpose of the award is to…

I, Ann Salcedo as Election Official, do hereby certify that I have received and counted the votes of members cast by ballot for the election of Officers/Directors to the IAC Board and report that the following persons received the number of votes set opposite their respective names:

Total Ballots Counted:  816

Invalid Ballots:     5

OFFICER ELECTION RESULTS                       YEAR 2010

IAC PRESIDENT ELECTION RESULTS          YEAR 2010

1. Doug Bartlett     Total Votes:  770

IAC SECRETARY ELECTION RESULTS        YEAR 2010

1. Ellyn…

CP Aviation is pleased to announce this year’s winner of the Emergency Maneuver Training Scholarship, Vera Martinovich. Vera works for Boeing as an aircraft flight control engineer and is also a part time flight instructor. Vera said that she did not know Vicki but talked to her at Oshkosh a few years back.

In her essay she said “I’d like to take the EMT course to become a more effective teacher”. She also goes on to say “I believe expanding one’s experience beyond garden variety “nosedragger” Cessnas and Pipers will help any pilot improve his or her confidence and skill level. I…

The IAC and EAA will be memorializing Vicki Cruse and dedicating the new Vicki Cruse Educational Pavilion in her honor on Thursday, July 29th at 1:30 PM along with The Buehler Trust and again Friday, July 30th at the IAC’s Annual Meeting at the new Pavillion.  The Annual Meeting will take place at the conclusion of the day’s airshow at the new Pavilion which is attached to the IAC Headquarters building on the northeast side of Aeroshell Square.

On Sunday, August 1st, at 10:30 AM, Vicki Cruse will also be honored along with others, such as Chandy Clanton and Jim and Mike Swick,…

At its spring board meeting, the IAC board chose the dates for the 2011 US National Championships. The dates will be September 25-30, 2011.

It is with a heavy heart that Chapter 26 says farewell to one of its members. On April 8, 2010, Van Snow passed away during a practice flight in Borrego Springs. His enthusiasm was infectious and re-ignited the passion that we all share for aviation.

We extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends at this most sorrowful time, and share their loss of this warm and gracious man.

At approximately 1 PM today, a fatal accident occurred during the course of a practice for a sanctioned aerobatic competition in Borrego Springs, CA. There is one confirmed fatality, but we are working to substantiate further details. Steps are being taken to notify the families concerned, and to assist the authorities with their investigation.

The online version of the 2010 IAC Judge Revalidation and Currency (R&C) Exam is available from the Members Only section of the IAC Web Site in the "JUDGES" section. Also available are the PDF versions of the R&C and Regional Judge Exams. The PDF version of the National Judge Exam should be available soon.

The online exam system will provide immediate grade report upon completion to both the examinee (if you provide your email address at login) and the IAC Judge Program Chair, who will validate the examinee’s judging…

The updated rulebook is posted in IAC Members Only.