IAC Chapter 24
There are 25 IAC Contest Rule Proposals for 2021 – 1-Fire extinguisher responsibilities –The Starter shall ensure that a fire extinguisher is available at the starting line during contest operations. –The current text omits three of the “four W’s”: who, where, and when. 2—Pre-flight safety 9.3.3 –The Starter will brief the competitor as to the
There is a new award medal starting in the 2021 contest season!! Biplane pilots can now work to obtain the Highest Scoring Biplane Award Medal!! The sponsorship hasn’t been secured yet, but contest directors can now request this medal from the IAC Oshkosh office and it will be sent with the Grass Roots and American
Minutes from the IAC Chapter 24 BOD Zoom meeting on December 5, 2020 In attendance were: Curt Richmond Pat Clark Bill Denton Julia Wood Tony Wood Tom Rhodes In attendance by zoom were: David Valaer Eric McDaniel 1-Approved the Minutes from the BOD meeting on June 4, 2020 2-CIVA Report-Mike Gallaway A couple of comments
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