The 2026 Grading Judges and Judges R&C Exams are both available and you can access the tests here:   

https://www.iac.org/exam/2026-judges-revalidation-currency-exam

https://www.iac.org/exam/2026-grading-judge-exam

Just click "Take quiz" below the title banner after reading the instructions.

If you prefer to work offline, the printable files are available as well here:

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In the Loop is back for 2026 as In the Loop, reinvented; an IAC-hosted video series premiering as a collection of aerobatic aircraft walk-around tours. We are excited to present the first episode of the series: the January 2026 ITL video- an exploration of the Pitts S-1SX by Bret Davenport. 

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The 2026 contest season is rapidly approaching, and we need judges!

While the Judges School calendar is filling up, we realize that not everyone can attend one of these classes.

For those unable to attend an in-person class, the IAC is offering an online option again this year.

The online judge training will be held Saturday, 28 February from 10 AM to 4 PM CT and Sunday, 1 March from 10 AM to 5 PM CT.

Details, and the link to pre-register (required), can be found here:

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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…