International Aerobatic Club

01/16/2025

Contest season is coming! Competing in IAC contests is a great way to make new friends, learn more about and, of course, fly more! Hit the link below for the full 2025 contest schedule!


Full contest schedule - https://www.iac.org/contests

01/15/2025

Please give a warm welcome to Taylor Mershon, the new editor of Sport Aerobatics! 🙌 Taylor brings a strong background in writing, creativity and, of course, aviation and aerobatics to her new role and we are happy to have her! Hit the link below for the full scoop of our new editor 😎


Full article - https://www.iac.org/news/2025-01-10-new-sport-aerobatics-editor-excited-to-fill-big-shoes

01/09/2025

Up close and personal with one of the best for as Rob Holland Aerosports conducts a practice run for the world championships last year 👏

01/07/2025

The 2025 Contest Rules are now available!
Full article and rules 👉-https://www.iac.org/news/2025-01-03-2025-iac-rule-book-available-for-download

01/03/2025

Melthetraveler getting some light reading in 👌 Become an member today and receive the bi-monthly Sport Aerobatics magazine!

01/01/2025

Getting upside down to kick off 2025!
📸-phillippesabbagh

12/26/2024

The IAC is sad is share the news of the passing of Jean Taylor, a long-time member of the IAC who spent more than 30 years volunteering at the IAC during AirVenture, and at the Sun n' Fun Aerobatic Center with her husband, the late Jim Taylor.

The couple were a constant presence that shared their knowledge and wisdom with those who came by the IAC building, always willing to share the benefits of aerobatics and how flying upside down would make someone a better pilot.

Our condolences go out to the many friends and family who will miss her warm and welcoming presence.

A celebration of life will be held this coming summer.

Celebrate the life of Jean Taylor, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Surprise Funeral Care.

12/21/2024

Emergency Maneuver Training- Troy Tirrell 😎👍⭐

12/16/2024

Big congrats to Haoning for completing his Class II Aerobatic Flight Instructor Rating with us 😎
He started with no tailwheel or aerobatic experience and we are proud of him!

12/16/2024

So long 2024, hello 2025. January marks the start of a new year, which brings the opportunity for new growth and ideas in your club. What sort of things should clubs think about doing in their first club meeting of the new year?

12/16/2024

Es geht wieder los! Wir vergeben auch 2025 insgesamt 3 Flight Safety Stipendien (Upset Prevention Recovery Training/Aerobatics)///

🚀Bewerbt Euch bis 15.1.2025
🚀Schreibt uns Eure Motivation für ungewöhnliche Fluglagen! Was habt ihr in der Fliegerei schon erlebt und wo wollt ihr noch landen? Warum muss es Kunstflug sein? Was bringt (Euch) das?

🚀Voraussetzung: PPL und gültiges Medical. Bereitschaft, an einem Kunstflugcamp in LKHS teilzunehmen 🙃

🚀Bewerbungs-Email an [email protected]

👏🏽Riesen-Dank an unsere Sponsoren Dipl.-Kauffrau Viola Dürnberger und Alcyon Aviation GmbH & CoKG! 🌟🌟🌟🚀
Eine Jury wird die Gewinner ermitteln, die sich über je 4 Flüge in der Super Decathlon freuen dürfen.

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12/10/2024

The oldest surviving Pitts Special, Little Stinker was the second aircraft constructed by Curtis Pitts. Pitts introduced the S-1 in 1945, the first of a famous line that dominated aerobatic competition throughout the 1960s and 1970s because of their small size, light weight, short wingspan, and extreme agility. Subsequent models still fly in all aerobatic categories and are standard aircraft for advanced aerobatic training.

Betty Skelton bought this airplane in 1948, and with it she won the 1949 and '50 International Feminine Aerobatic Championships. Her impressive flying skill and public relations ability heightened awareness of both aerobatics and the Pitts design. Skelton sold Little Stinker in 1951, but she and her husband later reacquired it and donated it to the Smithsonian. A volunteer crew restored it from 1996 to 2001.


Information & Image credits: https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/pitts-special-s-1c/nasm_A19850806000

12/04/2024

12/04/2024

An applicant must have a minimum of an RPL and an aerobatic endorsement. Those with more aerobatic experience including aerobatic instructors are welcome to apply.

12/04/2024

Every year since the passing of beloved IAC3 Member, Mark Fullerton, the CD issues the Mark Fullerton VIP Award. A way to recognize those that have gone above and beyond to make the event a success. As most of you know we had to make a change from our previous home of Rome to LaGrange GA. From the moment we inquired with airport manager, Troy Anderson about the idea of bringing the contest there he has been more then encouraging. At every turn, every request including another weather delay, Troy was there to support the chapter. Anyone that is involved with IAC Aerobatics knows all to well the value of having the support of the airport. We’ve witnessed contests this year struggle, even cancelled due to lack of local support. Having Troy and his hardworking team in our corner is a blessing and we’re honored to present the award to Troy and his staff at LaGrange Airport. 🙌🙌

12/04/2024