IAC Chapter 24
The voting for our slate of candidates closed at 6:00pm CDT today, July 21, 2020. We thank everyone who took the time to vote for the leadership of the IAC. The results of the election are: President: Jim Bourke Secretary: Sara Arnold (unopposed) Directors: Marty Flournoy, Rob Holland, Debby Rihn-Harvey (all unopposed) We extend our
The EAA will be holding a virtual “Spirit of Aviation Week,” from Tuesday through Saturday, July 21 through 25, 2020. During this time the EAA will be conducting live online events, like live homebuilding workshops, as they would if AirVenture was really going on. They will also be prerecording panel discussions, presentations, forums, webinars, etc.,
Here is a link to the IAC Scholarships. https://www.iac.org/scholarships The application date is June 30. Go for it. If you need help let me know and I will see what I can do. Tom
There are some really good webinars available at iac.org/webinars. Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m. CDT – Coaches and Camps for Aerobatic Competition IAC member and 2018 Advanced National Champion Johnny Ostmeyer discusses how aerobatic coaches and camps can help your contest flying. He will share tips about how to find aerobatic coaches and camps, and
Do you know someone that should be recognized for their dedication to aerobatics? The deadline for nominations for our annual (non-flying) awards is Monday, June 1, 2020. Frank Price Cup: The purpose of this award is to recognize the person who has contributed the most to the sport of aerobatics in the previous year. It was
Update:New Location!! Tom & Suzy Rhodes will be hosting dinner Saturday Night after the Judge’s School!! Everyone is invited! Come anytime after 5pm!! It will be catered Mexican!! Bring your family and enjoy the evening meeting new people, enjoying good food and discussing the finer details of judging! Their house is just 10 minutes East
2020 Lone Star Red Star Formation Clinic at Lancaster Airport (KLNC) April 16-19 Through David Valaer and Ed Kettler, any IAC24 Member has an open invitation to attend this year’s Lone Star Red Star’s Formation Clinic! This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who would like to learn more about formation flying or work toward
Newly edited and formatted applications for the Glider and Power Achievement Awards have been added online to the Achievement Award webpage. Aerobatic competitors can earn achievement awards that signify the level of proficiency obtained in aerobatic flight. There are two types of achievement awards available: Smooth Awards and Stars Awards. Smooth awards are earned by
New Contest Paperwork Changes starting 2020 EAA and IAC Headquarters just sent emails stating that the contest paperwork will change this year to accommodate new liability concerns. The Contest Entry Form will now be 3 standalone documents and all need to be signed prior to entering the box for either practice or
The Legacy category, which had been provisional, established at the 2019 Spring Board Meeting, has concluded its first contest season in 2019 and, while it was not widely utilized, it was decided that it should continue into the 2020 contest season with an eye toward including it in our U.S. Nationals. Everyone likes the idea of the