International Aerobatic Club Local Chapter

Why should we start one and how do we get

started?

A.J. Hefel

Overview

What is IAC History Who should be a member?

What are the benefits of IAC?

What are the benefits of a local chapter?

What’s needed to get a chapter started?

What do we need from you today?

What’s on tap for today?

Questions

What is IAC?

International Aerobatic Club• Organization for aerobatic enthusiasts (Not for pilots only!)

Division of EAA• Purpose - to promote and enhance safety and enjoyment of sport aerobatics

• Goals• Be world’s leading authority on aerobatic safety

• Be world’s leader on aerobatic education

History

IAC first started in 1970• Bob Heuer - founder

Created building block approach to sport aerobatics• Developed the Basic, Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced, Unlimited categories

Responsible for conduct and administration of aerobatic contests in USA• Local, National, & World contests• Contest format and rules • Contest administration• Contest judging and judges

Does IAC want only members who fly or

compete?

NO!• If you enjoy watching aerobatics…..

• If you want to learn more about aerobatics…..

• If you want to help promote aerobatic safety…..

…..then this group is for YOU!

What are IAC membership benefits?

Monthly Magazine• Dedicated to aerobatics

Insurance• Discounted plans available for pilots and aircraft

Safety • Resources available for questions concerning safety issues

Competition• Opportunity to compete at regional and national level

What are the benefits of a local

chapter? Opportunity to meet with other

local aerobatic enthusiasts Develop network of local

aerobatic consultants Promote aerobatic safety thru

“hangar flying” and chapter events

Possibility to establish an area for aerobatic practice

Create opportunity to meet and watch some of the best aerobatic pilots in US perform at a local contest

Create opportunity to develop future aerobatic “stars”

What’s needed to start a local IAC Chapter?

Minimum of 5 current IAC/EAA members• Serve as officers

Complete Paperwork• Chapter Roster• Chapter Application• Chapter Insurance• State Non-profit filing

Fees• IAC membership – $45/$55• IAC chapter fees – $204• Local Dues – variable on

member numbers

What do we need from you today?

Show of hands!• Is there enough interest to start a local chapter?

If so, provide information on sign-up roster• Name, address, phone #, e-mail address, and IAC

number Input

• What level of activity for chapter (monthly, quarterly)

• Ideas for activities Volunteer

• Officer positions• Help with paperwork – IAC, State non-profit filing

Initial Dues • Not required at this time, will notify via e-mail• Expected $20-30 annually

What’s on tap for today?

Meet other IAC members and aerobatic enthusiasts

Walk the flightline and look at aerobatic planes

Stay and watch aerobatic practice routines flown from 3 – 4 pm• AJ Hefel/Laser – Intermediate routine

• Tony Johnstone/Decathlon – Sportsman figures

Questions?

Starting an IAC Local Chapter

Thanks For Coming!