West Penn IAC Chapter 123 Grove City, PA

2 Today’s Discussion Review of Jim’s background and activities. Overview IAC West Penn IAC Chapter 123 Why aerobatics? Member profiles Q&A

3 Who am I? President, West Penn IAC Chapter 123 Married, father of 3 Aviation Background –Flying for 20 years; 3200 hours –Former law enforcement pilot, IP and check pilot –Commercial ASMEL, CFII ASEL Seven hours in Goodyear Blimp! (Multi-engine time!!) –CAP: Squadron Commander; IP, Mission Pilot –Spin course with Bill Kershner, April 2006 –Aerobatics course with Catherine Cavaignaro, April, 2008

4 Me again… Owned four airplanes –1966 C-150 –1964 C-210 –1946 T-Craft BC12D –“Building” Pietenpol Air Camper –1973 Aerobatic Beech Sport October, 2006 Flew across Rockies from Washington to PA

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6 Quality Avionics…

7 Bill & Catherine

8 Bill’s Aerobat is now at the Smithsonian….

9 What is the IAC? International Aerobatics Club Division of EAA Established in 1971 –With Vintage Division & Warbirds of America World’s largest aerobatic organization promoting and enhancing the safety and enjoyment of aerobatics.

10 IAC Sponsors… Over 40 IAC Chapters Achievement Awards Chapter contests Regional contests US Nationals Fields the US Aerobatic Team –International Competition

11 What is IAC Chapter 123? Western Pennsylvania’s only chapter –Closest chapters located in Harrisburg and Columbus ~19 members Members from across Western PA. From Erie to Uniontown. Majority don’t compete, just love aerobatics

12 IAC 123… Formed by Jim – no other chapters in region Provided IAC mailing labels by Oshkosh First meeting in November, 2007 Became provisional chapter in January, Incorporated with PA in February, 2007

13 IAC 123… Ready to become a permanent chapter –Incorporation –Federal Employers ID number –Bylaws

14 Officers President: Jim Knights Vice President: Mark Stewart Treasurer: Pete Sipe Secretary: John Prince John Lebbon – fifth member of Board of Directors Matt Radeck - Newsletter

15 Why? Encourage mentor each other in the pursuit and enjoyment of aerobatics No other chapters nearby

16 Philosophy of IAC 123 #1 “Rhule:” To be good neighbors!!!!! –We want you to be glad we’re here! –Attract attention to Grove City Airport –More fuel sales for Steve! –Not interfere with SkyDive PA –Work with EAA 161 –EAA 161 invited to all activities

17 Activities IAC Judges School Parachute Class Basic Aerobatics class OAKLEY KELLY DAY!!!! –May 3, 2008

18 Oakley Kelly Native of Grove City Made first non-stop transcontinental flight across US in Fokker F-2– May, 1923 Retired as Colonel

19 Oakley Kelly Day Saturday, May 3, 2006 –10AM – 4PM Working with EAA 161 –Daily s Military fly-by & static display requested FAA rep will be on hand Young Eagles flights –John Lebbon spearheading

20 Member Profiles… Three have competed in aerobatics Two are CFIIs –One aerobatic CFI Two have “low level waivers.” Owned aircraft: 2 Decathlons, J-3, J-2, Pitts S2B, Cherokee, C-150, Beech Sport. Two retired airline pilots –One airport manager

21 Profiles Continued… One F-18 pilot. Currently F-5 “Aggressor” pilot. One Regional IAC judge One Falcon insurance agent. One former USAF T-33 pilot

22 Why do we do it? Challenging Exciting Rewarding Skill building/safety Camaraderie Inspiring

23 And… Congenital Vitamin “G” Deficiency!

24 But for John Prince… I think we all remember our first solo, or maybe one of our stressed out check rides, but I do remember my first Aerobatic ride. I went out to a local airport in Dayton Ohio to take my first Aerobatic lesson from a very experienced air show pilot. It was 30 minutes in length and filled with more excitement in aviation than I had ever seen. In all those years of flying I never saw the wing go through 90 degrees to inverted.

25 John Prince Continued… After a few aileron rolls, loops, and a barrel roll or two, I was soaked to the skin and visually lost. I had done more in thirty minutes than in any other type of flying. Over the next year I took another 40 lessons and every one was filled to the minute and soaked to the skin. He never could get me to do rolling turns very well in a Decathlon, but I never knew a Decathlon could do them anyway. The G-Meter and the Pitts is the key to happiness, I’m hooked, and will forever be that way.

26 What can we do? Insurance and Liability Rule the Roost Competitions Ground Instruction Static Displays

27 What CAN’T We Do? In connection with the IAC, we cannot: Conduct flight instruction Hold airshows (including low-level demos) –Greenville/OK Day example Conduct or permit skydiving/parachuting

28 No Low Flying No Smoke Judges Precise Maneuvers No money Competition vs Airshow

29 Types of Airplanes

30 Competition Overview Much like figure skating, pilots fly a routine that is scored by judges Five levels of competition: –Primary, Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced, and Unlimited

31 The Aerobatic Sequence letters = maneuvers Upright FlightInverted Flight Loop Inside & Outside Snap RollsHammerhead Upright & Inverted SpinsHumpty Bump Roll Turn

32 The Aerobatic Sequence words = figures ImmelmannSplit SAvalanche Rolling Turn Cuban EightReverse Half Cuban Eight

33 The Aerobatic Sequence sentences = sequences Primary Sequence

34 Competition & Judging Sequences are flown in an aerobatic zone commonly called the “BOX” Flights are graded by a team of 3 to 7 judges who are assisted by two people each Each individual figures is graded as well as the sequence positioning within the box Each Judge has a copy of the sequence

35 Contests 37 Regional Contests In the United States –From February through November –Some chapters sponsor the competitions Six Regional awards based on points US National Aerobatic Championships –September Sherman/Denison, Texas World Aerobatic Championships National teams from 15 to 20 countries

36 The Aerobatic “BOX”

37 Training G Tolerance Critiquing vs Coaching Frustration Dedication Burnout

38 G’s Positive (+) Negative (-)

39 Q & A Questions?

40 THANK YOU!