From U.S. National Aerobatic Championships contest director Shad Coulson comes the official early September 2025 U.S. Nationals Update. Bulletin 2 contains all the general updates that competitors and competition attendees will need to know ahead of the big event. The 2025 U.S. Nationals Schedule of Events and Flight Schedule have also…

The IAC is deeply saddened at the news of a mid-air collision between an Extra aircraft and a Cessna on August 31st at the 2025 Kyle Scott Aerobatic Dust-up (formerly named the High Plains Hotpoxia) aerobatic contest in Fort Morgan,…

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…

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…