Sport Aerobatics Digital Transition Paused Lorrie Penner Tue, 2024-04-23 16:26 The IAC Board of Directors are constantly searching for ways to be financially responsible and to continue bringing IAC members valuable benefits and resources. One such area of discussion has been the Sport Aerobatics Magazine and the plan announced recently to transition from the current printed format to an all-digital version. A huge thank you to everyone that has provided comments, suggestions, and input on this matter. At the recent IAC Spring Board Meeting, the IAC Board of Directors decided to pause the tra ..read more

Lapsed IAC Membership Message Lorrie Penner Tue, 2024-04-16 16:15 On Tuesday April 16th, we reactivated an old server. Because it had been offline for a long time, it assumed that all memberships had lapsed while it was "asleep" and sent emails to that effect. Rest assured that your membership did not actually expire on the 16th. We sincerely apologize for any confusion and inconvenience ..read more

Last Call - Director/Officer Nominations Sought Lorrie Penner Tue, 2024-04-09 22:20 Have a passion for aerobatics? Interested in supporting the IAC and its members by becoming a member of the board of directors?  If you or an IAC member you know is interested in running for an officer or director position, it's time to get your nomination form signed by 10 current IAC members. Deadline for submission is April 12, 2024. You will need to send in the form with a current photo and a bio of less than 500 words to the nomination's chairman. Get all the details and nomination form here: https ..read more

IAC Tech Inspections are updated Lorrie Penner Mon, 2024-03-04 13:51 On January 24, 2024, the IAC Board of Directors approved updated versions of the Aircraft Technical Review Form (formerly the Aircraft Review Form), and the Pilot Document Review Form (formerly the Document Review Form).  These are the two documents that are collectively referred to as the "tech inspection" portion of registration. The important change to note is that the new forms restore the pre-2023 requirement that a member of the Technical Committee assist with inspection of the aircraft. While last year’s forms so ..read more

IAC Tech Inspections are back! Lorrie Penner Mon, 2024-03-04 13:51 By Phillip Gragg, IAC Class II Director On January 24, 2024, the IAC Board of Directors approved updated versions of the Aircraft Technical Review Form (formerly the Aircraft Review Form), and the Pilot Document Review Form (formerly the Document Review Form).  These are sometimes collectively referred to as the “Tech Inspection” or “getting teched.”  This is a part of the registration process required before a competitor may fly in the contest practice waiver at any sanctioned contest.  These forms, along with ..read more

Verne Jobst Gone West Lorrie Penner Mon, 2024-02-26 11:21 Verne Jobst died peacefully in McHenry,  Illinois on February 13, 2024, at the age of 92. Verne Jobst was one of IAC’s longest-serving  presidents, holding office from 1973 to 1978.  At that time, the IAC was set on a rapid growth path,  and this was encouraged, enhanced, and made possible by Verne’s energy and relentless devotion  to the IAC and the sport. He loved the club, what it represented, the people in it. They loved him  as well. In 1970, Verne was one of the earliest members of the I ..read more

The IAC welcomes Tim Dahnke as new IAC Executive Director Lorrie Penner Wed, 2024-02-28 15:47 Tim Dahnke will be joining the IAC team on Monday, March 4 as the new IAC Executive Director.  He will have responsibility over all IAC operations, including managing events such as the IAC presence at AirVenture and the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships. In the role, he will enjoy interacting with the IAC Board of Directors and building support for the IAC membership and IAC chapters while continuing to grow the relationship between IAC and EAA. Tim is a Wisconsinite. He and his wife Roxy c ..read more

Judge exams are published Lorrie Penner Thu, 2024-02-22 15:36  The 2024 Revalidation and Currency Exam is now available at www.iac.org/judge-exams.  All judges must pass this exam in order to be current for the year. Grading Judges must also attend the second day of Judges School unless they have attended within the past five years and served as a judge for at least 40 flights in the past two years. The 2024 Grading Judge certification exam is also available at www.iac.org/judge-exams. This exam is intended for aspiring judges. The full traini ..read more

Director/Officer Nominations Sought Lorrie Penner Mon, 2024-02-19 15:34 Have a passion for aerobatics? Interested in supporting the IAC and its members by becoming a member of the board of directors?  If you or an IAC member you know is interested in running for an officer or director position, it's time to get your nomination form signed by 10 current IAC members. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2024. You will need to send in the form with a current photo and a bio of less than 500 words to the nomination's chairman. Get all the details and nomination form here: https://www.iac.org ..read more

2024 Sequences Approved - Update Lorrie Penner Fri, 2024-02-16 16:28 At their meeting in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on November 11-12, the IAC board of directors approved the recommend Known Compulsory sequences for both power and glider categories for the 2024 contest season. The sequences attached at the bottom of this page were prepared by the sequence committee. The committee recommended using the same Primary Known from last year.  All Sequences went through the 30-day member comment period and although there were very few comments (6 total with only 2 having recommendations and 4 being com ..read more