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| DECEMBER
2011 | VOLUME 2 | NUMBER 12 |
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| LADIES
LOVE TAILDRAGGERS |
Jessy
Panzer Makes U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team
 Congratulations
are way overdue! Jessy Panzer came in 11th place in the
Advanced category at the U.S. National Aerobatic
Championships and received a coveted position on the
U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team. She earned her spot flying
a Pitts Special S-1S which is generally thought of as a
less capable competition aircraft. So how does that
translate? It takes more talent to succeed when you're
flying less airplane. Visit the Ladies Love Taildraggers
website to read
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| GOULIAN
RECEIVES SWORD OF EXCELLENCE FROM ICAS |
 Mike
Goulian received the air show industry's highest honor
this month at the annual convention of the International
Council of Air Shows. The Sword of Excellence is
presented annually in recognition of contributions made
to the air show industry. Goulian received the honor in
recognition of his tireless efforts to promote a culture
of safety and professionalism within the air show
industry. |
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| HAVING
FUN WITH EAGLE SPORT AVIATION |
| Eagle
Sport Aviation is a club dedicated to having fun with
aerobatics. Here's a quote from the website:
"The
Eagle Sport Aviation Club is an organization of
recreational aviators from Daytona Beach, Florida, and
elsewhere. The members of our club own and enjoy a
unique mix of aircraft and participate in aerobatics,
flying antique aircraft, and soaring. Most of our
members would have been unable to fly such aircraft due
to high rates, but with the support of our sponsors,
donors, and members' hard work the club is
sustainable." Read
more and watch the video |
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| FLIGHT
INSTRUCTION |
Recovery
From a Nose-Low Unusual Attitude
 Angle
of attack is key in recovery from stalls and avoiding
deadly mishaps in turns. Angle of attack is also key in
recovery from any unusual attitude. To recover from a
nose-low, wing-low unusual attitude, do not stall! Hold
neutral elevator, use top rudder with aileron to roll
the wings level, and apply elevator back pressure only
from wings-level attitude. Read
more
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AUDIO/VIDEO
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RC
Helicopters Flying Completely Outside the Box
 Talk
to any of the International Aerobatic Club's current and
former champions about radio-controlled airplanes, and
they'll most likely tell you their own flying is
influenced by them. Jeff Boerboon, in particular, has
built large-scale RC airplanes for a multi-world
champion. In addition to being the 2010 Unlimited
National Champion, Jeff also flies RC airplanes and
helicopters. You have to see what's being done with RC
helicopters today to really believe how incredibly
capable these machines are. Watch
the video
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| MYSTERY
PHOTO
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 Last
month's mystery photo was a screenshot from a video of
Rob Holland flying his new MXS-RH. Watch
the video
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EDITOR'S
NOTE
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 By
Reggie Paulk,
Editor - In the Loop
I would
like to take a moment to wish everyone a very Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year!
It has
been my pleasure to bring you both In the Loop
and Sport Aerobatics over the last three years,
and as we move into 2012, I look forward to bringing you
more original and exciting content.
As an
all-volunteer organization, the IAC is fortunate to have
some of the most highly talented and passionate
individuals I've had the pleasure of working with. I am
honored to be able to work with you, and thank you for
all you do. I can't wait to work with you next year!
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 FROM
THE EAA AEROBATICS COMMUNITY
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WEBINARS
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How
to Bail Out and Survive!
This webinar explores all aspects of a bailout including
mental attitude, preflight preparation, getting out of
your aircraft, deploying your parachute, and landing
safely back on earth. You'll also learn other steps you
can take to increase your chances of surviving a bailout
and even how to choose the right parachute for you.
All webinars begin at 7 p.m.
CST unless
otherwise noted. To find out more about upcoming EAA Webinars and to
register, visit the webinars
page.
EAA gratefully acknowledges the
support of Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co.
for their generous sponsorship of our webinar programs.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Let IAC
Know What You Want in a New Website!
The International Aerobatic Club is asking for your
input in what you want in a new website. IAC has a
dedicated task force set up for this project, but we
need your help. What information do you want on the
website? How do you want information displayed? Is there
a website you like a lot? Tell us about what you like
about it. This is wide open, so please provide your
input. The only place comments will be reviewed is at IAC's
Unusual Attitudes forum here.
Credit
Card Now an Option for IAC Achievement Awards Orders
The International Aerobatic Club has come to an
agreement with the EAA to process credit card payments
for our members when they order the IAC Achievement
Awards. Previously the only option has been to send a
check or money order.
All of
the application forms for the IAC Achievement Award
program have now been updated to reflect a new option
for the applicant to purchase their pins, decals, and
patches with a credit card. Visit this link for an
application.
Proposed
Knowns and Rule Changes for 2012 Posted
Files collectively containing the proposed rule
changes and Known sequences (Sportsman and Intermediate
only) for 2012 have been posted to EAAForums.org.
The website's Unusual Attitudes forum will be the only
place for IAC members to make official comments on these
proposed rules and Knowns. Click
here to go to the proposals.
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where you have been flying. You will also find links to EAA’s
other division Facebook pages and to our online
community Oshkosh 365. Become
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