Acro Camp Corvallis July 14 - 16, 2025
By Steve Vets, IAC 438172
IAC Chapter 77 will be hosting an aerobatic training camp this year.
For those new to the sport this is an opportunity to have 1:1 advice and ground instruction from veteran pilots flying at the unlimited level. Participants bring their own aircraft and are PIC at all times.
The dates are July 14, 15, and 16, 2025.
Cost is $500
Coaching are Unlimited pilots, Christian Baxter and Peter Gelinas, Bios below.
the typical format:
0800 group lecture
0900 preflight
1000 1st flight (each participant gets time in the Aerobatic box to practice while coaches provide immediate feedback from the ground)
1200 lunch and recap
1300 2nd flight
1500 recap
1600 3rd flight
1700 recap
Lunches will be provided.
Ground transport can be facilitated.
Hangers will be available on a limited bases and we are seeking discounted housing options.
Reserve a spot with a $500 tuition; space is limited to 8 students. There are 2 spots remaining open.
Contact for more info or to reserve a spot:
Steve Vets, IAC 77
smv247@gmail.com
Peter’s Acro Resume:
I started flying aerobatics in 2013 and have completed every year since 2014, my first contest in Primary then up through the categories to Unlimited starting in 2018. My initial acro training was in a Citibria 150hp. I started acro in an RV-4. Moved into a Pitts S1-S. Then Pitts S2-B and finally into the Giles. I have flown a couple of extra 300l's, Yak 52 and 55, and a Gamebird. I have had coaching from Bob Higbee, Lew Schattuck, Les Mitchel, Peter Herzeg, Jim Bourke, Will Allen and Ben Freelove.
I start the season by flying all the known sequences for each category. I hold a long term practice waiver at my box next to my airport where I fly most weekends. I believe in teaching where to look and what to look for, over direct action. ie, where to put the stick for a maneuver. I enjoy working with people and get great satisfaction from seeing people make improvements in themselves.
Christian Baxter
I have been flying aerobatics for 15 years starting in a Super D, then buying a Pitts S-1, followed by an Extra 300L and now the Extra 330SC. I flew my first contest in 2015 and have been competing in Unlimited since 2020 in the 330SC and Gamebird GB1. I recently acquired a DHC-1 Chipmunk which I’m not sure I’ll ever compete in but it has definitely reconnected me with aerobatics in lower-performance aircraft. I really enjoy coaching all aspects of the sport and am always happy to dive into figures, theory, sequence design, competition prep, efficient practice—anything that helps you progress. My goal is for students to leave camp with an expanded skill set and a clear understanding of where to focus their individual practice. Before and after camp, I’m always available to review videos, AcroWRX files, or just answer questions. As a lot, we tend to try and work things out on our own and this isn’t an efficient way to get better; coaching is a great way to accelerate the process.
Corvallis Corkscrew - July 18 - 19, 2025
Also at Corvallis this summer is The Corvallis Corkscrew Competition!
The 9th annual Corvallis Corkscrew, set in the beautiful, lush, temperate Willamette Valley, the city of Corvallis is the home of Oregon State University and a fantastic airport. We offer numerous lodging and dining opportunities. There are many activities for non-flying family members.
The contest is hosted at an uncontrolled field with 2 runways, 5000 ft and 2800 ft. We have a well-marked, waivered aerobatic box located directly over the field.
For more information and to register, visit the contest page.
