In an IAC Board of Directors teleconference on Saturday, June 29, 2002, Gerry Molidor was unanimously elected as IAC President to fill the vacant position left by Rob Dorsey. Mike Maloney was appointed to fill the vacant Board of Directors position left by Gerry.
Click here for a Personal message from our new IAC President, Gerry Molidor.
IAC President Rob Dorsey announced his resignation on Saturday, June 22, after 15 months in office, citing philosophical differences regarding U.S. aerobatic team issues as his primary reason for the resignation.
“We thank Rob for his efforts during his tenure with the IAC and appreciate the hard work and dedication he provided to the world of aerobatic flight,” said Dave Monroe, IAC Vice President and acting President. “We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
Monroe stated that normal operations of the IAC would carry on in an uninterrupted fashion. Initiatives forged…
Read moreSee some of the original aircraft models that started it all including the Pitts, Starduster Too, Acroduster Too, Stearman and more on display at the Aerobatic Center.
Learn About Aerobatics Contribution to Aviation Safety
Wednesday, July 24 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., Aircraft Shopper Online Pavilion 5.
Many of the techniques used by pilots to fly aerobatic maneuvers can actually help you avoid aircraft upsets and make you a safer pilot. Join the IAC, EAA, NAFI and the FAA in the debut of the third in a series of instructional videos…
The International Aerobatics Commission (CIVA) headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, announced this week that the United States has been selected as the host country for the XXII World Aerobatic Championships in 2003.
The championships will be held June 25 through July 4, 2003, at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In campus at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Fla. The International Aerobatic Club (IAC) as the governing body for aerobatics in the United States, in partnership with Sun ‘n Fun and the United States Aerobatic Foundation, will coordinate the 10-day international…
Read moreThe Policy & Procedures Manual outlines the management policies and procedures for the leadership and administration of the International Aerobatic Club. The latest version of the P&P Manual is available for viewing on the Leadership page (member login required.)
Dear Advanced Pilots:
We have just completed the Spring IAC Board meeting in Chicago and I wanted to communicate with you, in an expeditious manner, Board decisions which may affect your planning with regard to participation in the up and coming US Advanced Team.
As you know, we had previously expressed our interest in holding the AWAC here in the United States in 2004. The Board has unanimously voted to withdraw that proposal. Considering the financial challenges we have been experiencing to fund this year's WAC, coupled with the additional negative pressure of tapping our…
Read moreSince the IAC championships were discontinued this past year, the IAC Championship (Fond du Lac) trophies will be formally retired and recognition will be given to all past trophy winners.
The trophies that will be retired include:
XXI World Aerobatic Championships
Burgos, Spain
June 19-29, 2001
Final Results and Official Standings
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Pilot
Country
M/F
Aircraft
Reg
Prog 1
Prog 2
Prog 3
Total
%
1
Mamistov, Mikhail
RUS
M
SU-31
RF0179
4046.873…
Read moreGlenn Edward Frick, IAC Director and retired Air Force Colonel, passed away on May 16, due to complications from leukemia. He was 66. He is survived by his wife, Gracie Ann Frick, children, Steve E. Frick, Karin, L. Floyd, N. Mark Frick and Robin K. Frick; six grandchildren; and brothers, Norman and David Frick.
Glenn retired from the U.S. Air Force after 28 years of duty. He flew three tours in Vietnam and was a commander at the Air Force’s Fighter Weapons School at Nellis AFB,…
Read moreIf you didn't run right out and get your Unlimited Smooth Patch when the new IAC Rule Book was published --- too late! Appendix 5 of the 2001 Rule Book shows only three figures required for the Unlimited Achievement Award. Sorry folks, not going to happen! When the new book was printed, the glider figures were accidentally printed over the top of the remaining list of Unlimited Power figures. If you have any intention of trying for the Unlimited patch this year or are a judge who might be asked to watch the patch attempt, be sure and add the following figures to the Unlimited Power…
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