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It is with shock and very heavy hearts that the IAC expresses its deepest condolences to the friends, family, and aerobatic community who loved airshow pilot Rob Holland, who passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Holland was flying his MXS-RH aircraft at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia when an unknown issue occurred and the aircraft crashed. FAA and NTSB investigations are ongoing, and the cause of the accident has not been determined.

Rob Holland is a legendary aerobatic pilot who…

If you or an IAC member you know is interested in running for an officer or director position, here are the items you'll need to do so:

1. Candidate Petition Form with 10 current IAC member's signatures. You may download the attachment below. Note that each member can sign a petition form and e-mail it. All names do not have to be placed on one form. Written e-mails as endorsements will NOT be accepted; it must be on the petition form.

2. Current photo e-mailed as a jpeg

3. Resume/Bio…

By Taylor Mershon, IAC 442603, and DJ Molny, IAC 25097

DJ Molny, the Judges Program Chair of the IAC, has announced that the Judges Revalidation and Currency ("R&C") exam is now available to be taken here. All information pertaining to this exam including study will be found on the page linked above.

Taylor Mershon, IAC 442603

ACROWRX, the latest in aerobatic technology, is growing rapidly in popularity, numbers, and features! The software platform uses data gathered from a module in your aircraft during your aerobatic flight to create a digital 3-D simulation of the flight that can be used for improvement analysis. You can also view the flight from multiple angles and perform other actions that allow complex study of the flight.

In an email sent out recently, ACROWRX said:

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Taylor Mershon, IAC 442603, and Les Mitchell, IAC 434825

Les Mitchell, contest director of the Apple Cup / North American Team Championship in Ephrata, WA recently called for entries by aerobatic teams. The Apple Cup is scored like a regular competition, but the concurrent North American Team Championship allows teams to compete.

Each team comprises three pilots who compete as individuals and whose percent score is credited to their team. The team must participate in a minimum of two categories (e.g., 1…

Taylor Merson, IAC 442603

Ladies, check out these two fantastic scholarships from Ladies Love Taildraggers! Applications for the Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship and the Upset & Spin Training Scholarship are currently open and eligible female pilots are encouraged to apply. Follow the links below each scholarship description to be directed to the application.

Full Deflection's owner and CFII, Kendra Hart, is a 2019 Ladies Love Taildraggers Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship winner…

During the last IAC Board of Directors Meeting on October 16, 2025, the board reviewed the inflation rate over the last few years and determined that a dues increase is appropriate. It is important to us that we maintain the ability to continue providing our membership with high quality services and valuable benefits. To ensure we can do this, beginning in April 2025, the membership fee will go from $60 to $75 annually.

Failing to increase the dues to keep pace with inflation slowly erodes our capability of offering the many advantages…

The International Aerobatic Club (IAC) is announcing a schedule adjustment for the 2025 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships. Originally planned for September 21-26, 2025, the event will now take place from September 28 to October 3, 2025.

This rescheduling comes in response to the recent addition of the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships in Hungary, scheduled for the week prior. The IAC recognizes the importance of this global competition and wishes to support U.S. pilots, volunteers, and…

By Taylor Mershon 442603

I am excited to become the new Editor of Sport Aerobatics and honored to follow Lorrie Penner who has been an outstanding example of success in this role. Lorrie is absolutely amazing at this job and I know I have some massive shoes to fill, but I’m ready and eager to do it.

While I may be a new face, I am not new to general aviation. My passion for aviation has grown since childhood––my grandfather gave me instructional and recreational glider flights in a Blanik L-23, and when I was in high school, he took me on a very memorable cross country trip…

The 2025 edition of the IAC Contest Rules is now available to IAC members at:
https://www.iac.org/download-contest-rules 

Most of the changes are a direct result of member input.  Twenty 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 recommendations to the IAC Board of Directors.  After regarding all related implications, the Board determined a final disposition for each…