International Aerobatic Club

I have been in a training environment for so long that I have forgotten to take a step back and realize what an amazing and thrilling industry I am stepping into. Thank you to Kenmore Air Harbor, LLC,?for helping me revisit the simple joys of flying.? I would also like to thank Kansas State University Salina for giving me an opportunity to help out the International Aerobatic Club for Nationals. Having a front-row seat to a show from the world’s best pilots has truly been inspiring. Forrest Fox James Kramer

November/December 2024 Sport Aerobatics On the cover - 2024 IAC Hall of Fame Inductee, Linda Meyers Morrissey. She is recognized for her dedication to the sport of aerobatics, over 12 years of involvement on the US Unlimited Aerobatic Team and to the many years of judging and mentoring future aerobatic pilots. Read this article and the full issue online when you sign into the IAC website with your IAC member logon: www.iac.org/magazines Inside: - Aerobatic Field of Dreams - Ashland, Kansas - Easy decision to bail out! by Jake Speidel -What I learned from teaching UPRT, by Carter Evans -Annual Non-flying Awards -High Planes Hotpoxia, by Duncan Koerbel -2024 US National Aerobatic Championships photos -Five sequential and essential steps to competition aerobatics, by John Morrissey -Scholarship inspires passion for aerobatics, by 2nd Lt Avery B. Simer -A Prospective on Grading Presentation, by Wes Liu

This picture is a skidding turn (and it was on a checkride)! Two hands "driving" the plane (never do this). Do you know how to "slip to land?" (It is on the PPL evaluation) Check out this SAFE webinar for more helpful information. #SAFEtoolkit #CFIpro #flySAFE #MasterCFI #FAA #SAFEpilots

Technical Tips from our IAC Members: Aircraft Brakes and Pressure Bleeding. By Keith Doyne, IAC Safety Program Chairman IT SEEMS THAT AT EVERY U.S. National Aerobatic Championships competition, at least one competitor has issues with their aircraft brakes. Usually, the problem is soft or “mushy” brakes. Even with a long runway – Salina Regional Airport’s main runway is more than 11,000 feet long – the question is when will the “mushy” brakes fail and become no brakes. Most aerobatic aircraft have single-disc hydraulic brakes with toe brake pedals. Some exceptions to this are Sukhoi and Yakovlev aircraft with pneumatic brake systems. Also, Great Lakes biplanes use heel brake pedals. Overall, the hydraulic brake system on many aerobatic aircraft is not complicated. Typically, there are brake discs, brake cylinders, brake pads, master cylinders, brake lines/hoses, and a fluid reservoir. The brake fluid reservoir can be a separate item or integral to one of the master cylinders. The common brake fluid is MIL-H-5606, which is a mineral-based fluid that is colored red. As far as aircraft systems go, the brake system is quite simple and straightforward. When working on an aircraft brake system, a major challenge is accessing the components without a lot of disassembly. The last thing any competitor wants to do at a contest is dissemble the aircraft to fix the brakes. Starting on page 38 of the January/February issue of Sport Aerobatics, read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/eMU2ZiRx 2024 US Nationals September 22-27, 2024. www.iac.org/nationals #IAC_2024Nats #USnationals #IAC_USnationals #aerobatics #aerobaticflight #aerobaticaircraft #aerobaticpilot #aircraftbrakes #EAA #EAAwebinar #aviationmaintenance #avgeek #sportaerobatics

Is Flying Still Affordable? - Pilot Costs in 2024 vs 1986 In this episode of Cockpit Wisdom, I'll compare the costs of becoming a pilot in 2024 versus 1986, examining how inflation and wage stagnation have impacted affordability. The video breaks down the expenses of flight training, aircraft rental, and more while highlighting how current economic conditions are making it harder for aspiring pilots. I also explore whether flying remains within reach for the average person today, all while showcasing some amazing aerobatic maneuvers to keep it fun! If you just want to skip the conclusion, fast forward to 08:18 in the video ?#dataanalytics?#data?#aviation?#strategy?#sales?#businessdevelopement?#airplane?#aircraft?#pilot?#pilottraining?#business?#businessaviation?#pilots?#fly?#flight?#flighttraining?#flying?#flightsafety?#projectmanagement?#communication

This picture is a skidding turn (and it was on a checkride)! Two hands "driving" the plane (never do this). Do you know how to "slip to land?" (It is on the PPL evaluation) Check out this SAFE webinar for more helpful information. #SAFEtoolkit #CFIpro #flySAFE #MasterCFI #FAA #SAFEpilots

#AURANews Today, AURA AERO is celebrating an important milestone: its 6th #anniversary! ?? Six years of #innovation, #passion and challenges shared with you. Through this exclusive retrospective, (re)live this incredible adventure: 1?? 2018: Where it all started. ?? 2?? 2019: First participation in the International Paris Air Show, a unique moment alongside international players. ?? 3?? 2020: First flight of the INTEGRAL R prototype, F-WJMK, a major step for our team. ?? 4?? 2021: Official launch of the #ERA program, the 19 seater hybrid-electric regional aircraft. ?? 5?? 2022: Photo flight in the #Pyrénées of the INTEGRAL R prototype, with Jean-Marie Urlacher, to capture the sleek curves of our aircraft in mid-air. ?? 6?? 2023: First flight of the INTEGRAL S prototype, F-WIAS, a new successful step towards the #training of civil and military #pilots. ???? 7?? 2024: First roll-out of the INTEGRAL E prototype last February, a major industrial milestone paving the way toward mastering a new propulsion system, an essential skill for the success of the ERA program. ? All of this was made possible thanks to the unwavering commitment of the #AURATeam, our investors, our customers, our partners and our community, so THANK YOU! Together we make the difference. ------------ Aujourd'hui, AURA AERO célèbre une étape importante : son 6ème #anniversaire ! ?? Six années d'innovations, de #passion et de défis relevés partagés avec vous. à travers cette rétrospective inédite, (re)vivez cette incroyable aventure : 1?? 2018 : Là où tout a commencé. ?? 2?? 2019 : Première participation au Salon du Bourget, un moment unique aux c?tés d’acteurs internationaux. ?? 3?? 2020 : Premier vol du prototype INTEGRAL R, F-WJMK, une étape majeure pour notre équipe. ?? 4?? 2021 : Lancement officiel du programme #ERA, l’avion régional hybride-électrique de 19 places. ?? 5?? 2022 : Vol photo dans les #Pyrénées, avec Jean-Marie Urlacher, du prototype INTEGRAL R, pour capturer les courbes épurées de notre avion en plein ciel. ?? 6?? 2023 : Premier vol du prototype INTEGRAL S, F-WIAS, une nouvelle étape franchie avec succès vers la #formation de #pilotes civils & militaires. ???? 7?? 2024 : Premier roulage du prototype INTEGRAL E, en février dernier, un jalon industriel majeur ouvrant la voie vers la ma?trise d’un nouveau système de propulsion, compétence indispensable à la réussite du programme ERA. ? Tout cela a été rendu possible grace à l’engagement indéfectible de l’#AURATeam, de nos investisseurs, de nos clients, de nos partenaires et de notre communauté, alors MERCI ! C’est ensemble que nous faisons la différence. ------------ #AuraAero

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Kelley and Todd Whitaker, EAA 1571782 and 1571783, had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph two solo U.S. Navy Blue Angels and aerobatic pilot Rob Holland over Vero Beach, Florida, in May 2024. Read: https://lnkd.in/e3M59Xxi #aviation #BlueAngels #RobHolland #aviationphotography