Which rudder do you step on to recover?

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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.

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If your parachute is out of date, bring it to the meeting.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

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

Naturally, the year end is time for reflection, and 2011 for Chapter 15 has unarguably been a success.

We’ve got a solid and stable membership base of flyers and non-flyers alike; we’ve taken in a number of new members and introduced them to the freedom of aerobatics, and a few members have sadly moved away.

We had a number of good practice days at the New Century Airport, along with a few pancake and omelet breakfasts sprinkled in between.

The 2011 edition of the Harold Neumann Barnstormer was one of the most successful Kansas City has had, and was one of the most widely attended regional contests in 2011.  The success of our contest rests on the shoulders of the contest director and all those involved in organizing, running and volunteering, and I can only say that I hope those individuals are as proud of their success as I am.

Our members have had continued success at the National competition, and have represented our chapter well.  Their accomplishments are a reflection of their dedication to the sport and to the hard work they’ve put in during the year.

Our chapter is healthy and strong, and on behalf of the leadership of IAC Chapter 15, Kansas City, I wish you and your family the same for the Christmas Season, and in 2012.

Merry Christmas,

Grant Wittenborn – President
IAC Chapter 15, Kansas City

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.

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.

Sportsman

Intermediate

Advanced

Unlimited

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.

IAC Chapter 15 September 11 Newsletter

Meeting minutes are included in the newsletter.

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