There has been a minor change of wording to the 2026 IAC Rule Book.

The most current version is 2026 IAC Rule Book Rev A. Members can reference this version…

The 2026 edition of the IAC Contest Rules is now available to members HERE. You can also access the rule book by clicking "Rules" in the dropdown menu under the "Compete" tab at the top of the IAC website.

Most of the rule changes are a direct result of your input - Thanks for the support!  Thirty-six proposals were submitted by members.  After these were published, other members provided valuable comments.  The Rules Committee discussed each proposal and associated comments in depth, then provided…

Ladies Love Taildraggers is now accepting scholarship applications for two tailwheel endorsements.  Training for these endorsements will take place at Kendra Hart's flight school, Full Deflection.  

The application deadline is March 1st, 2026 with interviews being held throughout the month of March.  The scholarship winners will be announced at 2026 Sun 'n Fun in April.  Scan the QR code on the graphic below to apply! 

Minimum requirements to apply:

• Must be female
• Must be 18 years of age or older by April 15th, 2026…

By Bob Freeman, IAC 8532

2025 NPSC Announcement - The National Point Series Championship (The Leo Trophy) per P&P 227
The NPSC Trophy is named in honor of Leo Loudenslager and recognizes the highest ranking pilots in each category that fly in at least three different IAC regions in a competition year.  NPSC Champions are named in each of the 5 IAC Power Categories.  1st Place winners get Trophies, Recognition letters and stickers along with announcement in the magazine and their names added to the permanent Leo trophy which is on display in Oshkosh…

The IAC is grieved to learn of the passing of Betty Stewart, IAC 1992, on November 23, 2025. Bob “Bwana” Buckley, IAC 9903, called Betty “Colorado [IAC] Chapter 12’s two-time World Aerobatic Champion, consecutive (’80 & ’82),” and credits her for getting him into IAC originally, saying she “elevated [him] to the pinnacle of aerobatics – a Pitts Pilot/Owner - from back in the mid 70’s.”

Mike Heuer, IAC 4, said, “I’ve known Betty since about 1976. Attached is one photo of several I have of her with the team in 1976. Probably one of the most difficult world championships our teams…