The official 2012 IAC Contest Rules are now available online in the members section of IAC.org.

You can download the rule book as a single PDF file or in two parts.  Part 1, covers everything through Chapter 8 plus the Index; and Part 2 contains the appendices only.

You may also view the rule book directly on the website.

In addition to the rule changes adopted by the IAC Board of Directors, applicable rule changes adopted from CIVA, and numerous edits to clarify existing rules and criteria, the 2012 edition includes two major changes: incorporation of the Advanced category for gliders, and incorporation of the changes to the 2012 Aresti Aerobatic Catalogue (Condensed) including the revised Catalogue numbering system and the addition of four new subfamilies of figures: Reversing Whole Loops; Horizontal S’s; Reversing P-Loops; and Double Humpty Bumps.

Chapter 8 contains the judging criteria on those new figures.

Also, the Advanced power minimum allowed altitude has decreased and the penalty has increased for violating the minimum altitude. Advanced and Unlimited power Free program Versatility rules have also changed.

Highly recommend that you page through the entire document and look for the marginal change bars which identify all significant changes from the 2011 edition.

Chapter Information 2012 rules, contest rules

The February Chapter meeting will be held at the Commemorative Air Force Heart of America Wing hangar at the New Century AirCenter on February 20th at 7pm.  The meeting will feature guest speaker Jen Sharp, Master Parachute Rigger and Skydiving Instructor from Skydive Kansas.

Jen made her first skydive at the age of 18 in 1989, and has since logged more than 3,000 skydives.  She holds numerous credentials as a skydiving instructor and is one of only six National Examiner Directors for the USPA in the United States.

She became a designated FAA Senior Rigger in 1995, and in 2009 achieved the rank of Master Rigger.

Jen is qualified to repack both backpack and seat pack emergency parachutes, and has owned and operated Skydive Kansas since 1995.

Jen will speak about owning and maintaining a parachute and will discuss various aspects of proper use, care and fitting of emergency parachutes worn in aerobatic airplanes.  She will also discuss things to look for when purchasing a parachute.

If your parachute is out of date, bring it to the meeting.  Jen has repacked several chutes for IAC15 club members, and is offering chute repacking for $60.

IAC15 is opening up this meeting for fellow local aviation organizations that have an interest in parachute operations, such as the CAF, EAA, and the local Glider Club.

Meeting Details

February 20th at 7pm in the upstairs meeting room of the Heart of America Wing Hangar (Map).

Contact Jen at Skydive Kansas for parachute repacking or to make a skydive!

Skydive Kansas, LLC
1613 East Laing
Osage City, KS 66523
785.840.JUMP
jump@skydivekansas.com

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Happy New Year!

Since the flying is a bit slow during the winter (although the weather has been very nice lately), the January meeting will be more of a social event than a meeting, although we’ll discuss a bit of official chapter business over drinks.

The meeting will be held at Granite City in Olathe off 119th and Blackbob at 7pm on Monday, January 16th.  (click for a map)

This will serve as our regularly monthly meeting.

Dues for 2012 will remain $20 and should be payable to IAC Chapter 15, preferably sometime before the 2012 Christmas party.

See you on Monday!

-Grant

Chapter Information, Meetings

Proposals are out for 2012 rules changes and known sequences.

There are 4 proposals for the ’12 Sportsman Known sequence, and 5 proposals for the ’12 Intermediate sequence.

Two proposed rule changes that would affect a number of our members:

1. Add 500 ft. to the top of the box for Primary and Sportsman sequences.
2. Require the first figure in the Primary known to be flown into the wind.

There are a couple other rule changes that may pique your interest as well:

1. Specify a methodology for downgrading a change in radius for looping lines.
2. Optionally removes the requirement for a competitor to wear a parachute if flying
   an aircraft with a ballistic recovery system.

The proposed knowns are interesting as well.  For those of you who flew the Sportsman in 2011, you remember there were two figures with 45 deg lines in the same line on the X axis.

This resulted in a number of competitors either taking a break or being penalized for an out on the upwind side of the box.

One of the proposed Sportsman knowns removes this characteristic of the sequence. There may be disadvantages as well.

EAA has a forum set up to officially comment on both the proposed sequences and rule changes.  Take a look at the proposals in the discussion on the Unusual Attitudes forum by clicking on this link:  Proposed Knowns and Rules for 2012

You may read many of the constructive comments on that thread, and provide your feedback in that forum as well.

Note: The Unusual Attitudes Forum will be the ONLY place for members to make official comment on these proposed rules and knowns.

Chapter Information, Sequences 2012 Known Proposals, rules, Sequences

Download the October 2011 Newsletter here:

IAC Chapter 15 October 11 Newsletter

Meeting minutes are included in the newsletter.

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2011 Nationals wrapped up a couple weeks ago, and a few local names fared quite well.

Paul Thomson (Chapter 15)

Paul Thomson (Ch. 15) placed second in Sportsman, followed by Wichita Chapter 119 Rick Nutt in third.

Other notable mentions in Sportsman are Aaron McCartan (Ch. 15) in 7th, Patrick Carter (Ch. 119) in 11th, and A.J. Hefel (Ch. 119) in 14th.

Rick Nutt (Chapter 119)

The Advanced Team was selected, and annual Barnstormer competitor (and new IAC 15 member) Craig Gifford was selected as part of the team.  Congratulations, Craig, and good luck on the Team!

Photos from Nationals are on the Photos section of the Nationals site.

A complete list of results are also posted on the Nationals site.

More results below.

Read more…

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Chapter 15 will hold a play day at the New Century Air Center on October 22nd.  We’ll cook breakfast starting at around 9am in the South hangar at Signature Flight Support.

The box will open at 9am through about 3pm for those who wish to practice.

View the entire airspace waiver by clicking Airspace Waiver 2011-2013 Kansas City Aerobatic Club.  (4.2 mb PDF)

Add a comment to this post if you plan on participating.  Be sure to check in on the website if inclement weather arises to stay apprised of the box status.

Also, we plan on giving firefighters from our local fire station a brief airplane ride.  If you can spare an extra seat or two, we’d appreciate the help.  Contact Grant at info@iac15.org for more information.

Chapter Information, Play Day breakfast, Play Day

Download the September 2011 Newsletter here:

IAC Chapter 15 September 11 Newsletter

Meeting minutes are included in the newsletter.

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Need some late season practicebefore heading to Nationals?

IAC15 will have the practice box open on September 17th at New Century AirCenter (KIXD)  from 8am to 3pm.  You’ll need to check in and sign the waiver prior to participating.

View the entire airspace waiver by clicking Airspace Waiver 2011-2013 Kansas City Aerobatic Club.  (4.2 mb PDF)

Add a comment to this post if you plan on participating.  Be sure to check in on the website if inclement weather arises to stay apprised of the box status.

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Fifth Annual Once Every So Often Harold Neumann Memorial Chili Dog Fly-In

A long, long, time ago there were many fly-in’s throughout the year in the Kansas City area.  The Kansas City Chapter of the Antique Airplane Association, in addition to their annual fly-in at either Lawrence Municipal Airport or at the Atchison Kansas Airport, would host the occasional impromptu breakfast fly-in at the now gone (heavy sigh) Mission Road Airport.

EAA Chapter 91 would hold their annual fly-in at either Excelsior Springs Airport or the East Kansas City Airport in Grain Valley, MO.

IAC Chapter 15, The Kansas City Aerobatic Club, would hold their annual 4-category aerobatic love-fest at the Ottawa Kansas Airport.

EAA Chapter 200, “The Sunflower Chapter”, would serve pancakes several times a year at Gardner Municipal.  However, the last fly-in of the year was always held at Harold Neumann’s private strip near Olathe, KS.  This fly-in was strictly a word of mouth affair that drew 20 to 25 experimental and antique/classic airplanes to Harold’s strip in late October or early November.

On that Sunday afternoon we would gather around a fire built from creosote soaked railroad ties, roasting hotdogs, eating home-made chili and enjoying the fellowship of our fellow aviators, all the while trying to stay warm!!  It has been quite some time now since we lost Harold and even more time since there was an end of season fly-in at Harold’s strip.  Well, we cannot go back to “Neumann (Pvt.)” but we can honor Harold’s memory with the Fifth Annual Once Every So Often Harold Neumann Memorial Chili Dog Fly-In!

This event will take place on Saturday, October 15^th at the Gardner Kansas Municipal Airport (K34), “The Best Little Airport In Kansas”.

With chili, hotdogs and drinks provided by EAA Vintage Aircraft Chapter 16 (side dish or dessert appreciated, but not required), we will gather at noon in the outdoor pavilion and stay and swap lies about our aviation prowess and speak to our memories of Harold until we can no longer stand each other.

If you have any questions about this event, or want to donate a pot of chili, please call Bob Gandy at 913-634-8617 or email skyblzr@att.net.  Please put “Harold Neumann Fly-In” in the subject line as I don’t answer all the offers I receive to represent someone from Nigeria in regards to their financial issues . . . . .

We look forward to seeing all of you at K34 in October.

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