Fresh from Mike Ciliberti, leader of the Sequence Committee, are the 2026 Proposed Known Sequences, now available for member comment.  Please review all 2026 Proposed Known Sequences here. 

Note that member comments are due to Mike Ciliberti by October 1st, 2025.  Please submit any and all comments to Mike directly at…

The IAC is deeply saddened at the news of a mid-air collision between an Extra aircraft and a Cessna yesterday at the 2025 Kyle Scott Aerobatic Dust-up (formerly named the High Plains Hotpoxia) aerobatic contest in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The accident happened during final approach following a competition flight.

There were two occupants in each of the involved aircraft.

We are grieved to report that IAC Competitor Kristen Morris passed away in the accident.  IAC Competitor David Shangraw is hospitalized but expected to recover.  Both occupants of the Cessna survived with…

A free aviation safety awareness seminar and training the weekend of September 18-21 is open for registration.  The event will be held at Scanlon Aviation at Gnoss field (KDVO) in Novato, CA. 

A free safety seminar will be held on September 18th at 7pm, and from September 19-21 there will be a hands on training clinic with Rich Stowell, master CFI and world renowned aerobatics instructor.  Topics include stall/spin accident scenarios and recovery, emergency maneuvers training, and more.  

Note that pre-registration is required for the hands training portion of the…

Louis B. "Bud" Judy, a lifelong member of the International Aerobatic Club (IAC), passed away on May 7 after more than 50 years of dedication to aerobatics. A three-time U.S. National Champion, Bud earned his final Intermediate Category title in 2006 at the age of 72. Known not only for his achievements but also for his passion for the “perfect flight,” he contributed greatly to the IAC through leadership roles, competitions, mentorship and so much more. You can read more about Bud Judy’s remarkable life and legacy here…

Rob Holland is the 2025 IAC Hall of Fame inductee!  

His achievements speak for themselves and and his contributions to the aerobatics community as a whole cannot be measured.  

A well deserved honor to an amazing pilot and friend.