IAC Chapter 118 Reno, Nevada
Calling the famous Reno-Stead Airport home, Chapter 118 members have unique access to an aerobatic school right on the field. Chapter President Tim Brill is also the chief flight instructor at the Aerobatic Company and Flight School, Inc. located at the airport. Tim is a National-certified aerobatics judge as well as a Master CFI-Aerobatic. In addition to the standard private through CFI instruction, Tim and his team of instructors also provide emergency manuever training, tailwheel endorsements, and a mountain flying course.

Of course, aerobatics is their specialty, and you can choose from basic or intermediate aerobatics courses. A Super Decathlon or Pitts S-2B are available, and you’re free to choose between the two. For more information about Chapter 118 or their flight school, just visit here.Of course, aerobatics is their specialty, and you can choose from basic or intermediate aerobatics courses. A Super Decathlon or Pitts S-2B are available, and you’re free to choose between the two. For more information about Chapter 118 or their flight school, click here.

1. Candidate Petition Form with 10 current IAC members’ signatures. You may get a petition form online here. Note that each member can sign a petition form and e-mail it. All names do not have to be placed on one form. Written e-mails as endorsements will NOT be accepted; it must be on the petition form.

2. Current photo e-mailed as a jpeg

3. Resume/Bio that must be less than 1,000 words. The Nominations Chair must receive the above before the deadline March 16, 2012. Send completed petitions to: Lynne Stoltenberg, 656 Windy Acres Rd, Brenham, TX 77833-7732 - Phone: 979-8362610 or e-mail to ljstoltenberg@gmail.com 

A fatal Vmc roll
Although this doesn’t start out as an aerobatic flight, this video shows a twin-engine piston-powered Beechcraft Queen Air spinning to the ground as it enters a Velocity Minimum Control (Vmc) roll after an apparent engine failure. As the video begins, the engine can be heard popping and sputtering before the aircraft enters the field of view from the left. It appears to be flying along normally until only about 2-3 seconds before it rolls left and immediately enters a spin.

The important takeaway here is that no matter what we fly, recognizing the warning signs of a departure from controlled flight can only be learned through consistent practice at safe altitudes. Watch the video

Engine failure during takeoff
Rich Stowell is a recognized expert in aerobatic flight instruction. His book, Emergency Maneuver Training, encompasses his experience of over 9300 hours of flying experience. His website has a plethora of information for pilots of any experience level. One area of his website is labeled ‘Teachable Moments.’ This is where we found the following story of a successful landing after an engine failure.

I’m at the keyboard trying to write about my engine out experience and how it relates to your EMT program. I’ve also reread the power plant failure chapter in your book. It’s all very good material and relates to the engine out in my T-34. Even though I have practiced and instructed others what to do with power loss on climb out, that natural urge to make it back to the runway remains very strong. But with simulated engine out practice, a pilot can learn the visual references that will indicate if the runway truly is within glide range...Read more

By Reggie Paulk, Editor - In the Loop

As you may have heard, there have been some changes at the EAA, and some of them affect how our newsletter is produced. Hopefully, you won’t see any of these changes, but we ask for your patience as people transition to their new roles within the organization.

If you’ll notice in our announcements below, the IAC is working to bring a new website to its members. This is a perfect time to make your voice heard and bring your valuable input to the table. Please take the time to visit our Unusual Attitudes Forum here to give your opinion.

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• Friday, January 27: A Chat With Air Racing Legend Bill Brennand with Jim Cunningham
• Tuesday, February 14: 12 Myths About Stalls and Spins: Letting the Facts Fly with Rich Stowell (Wings credit)

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.

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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