JULY 1, 2009 CONTEST REGISTRATION

On-line contest registration now available. Our on-line form is identical to the official IAC registration form. By registering, you will help out the registrar and contest directors with planning and contest coordination.

Contest Registration Link

May 11, 2009 - 2009 Flying Competition

Minnesota Cloud Dancers, IAC Ch 78 proudly announces its 16th annual aerobatic flying competition. The Doug Yost Challenge will be held at the Northwest Iowa Regional Airport (KSPW) located at Spencer, Iowa. Date is August 15-16. Competion will be for Powered Primary through Unlimited.

Spencer 2009 Contest
Your participation will help out a worthy cause. Thanks to the sponsorship of Jack Links Beef Jerky, we transfer all net contest proceeds to the Doug Yost Memorial Scholarship, a merit scholarship created in 2002 and awarded annually to promote aviation safety through aerobatic training.

2009 Contest Info

Welcome to the website for Chapter 78 of the International Aerobatic Club!

We are a group of pilots and enthusiasts who love the art of flying, and are passionate about becoming the best pilot possible. Our members are primarily in Minnesota with some members in Iowa, Wisconsin, and North & South Dakota. We are all about friends, family, and fun. You dont have to compete in aerobatics to be a member. We have many members that are interested in recreational aerobatics or who are non-pilots. Some of our members are interested in aerobatic judging and other members just like to hang around and help out! Visit the join Chapter 78 page to sign-up or renew. For more information on aerobatics, the IAC, or Chapter. 78, browse these pages, and feel free to contact our Chapter President via this link: Chapter 78 President

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Our newsletter is published periodically and available for viewing or downloading. Our most recent newsletter is February 2009 and features the following articles:

The Douglas Yost Memorial Aerobatic Scholarship Grant is administered by Chapter 78 of the International Aerobatic Club (IAC), a division of the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA). The Scholarship Grant is awarded annually from an endowment established in memory of pilot Douglas Yost by his family in 2002. The scholarship Fund also has continuing sponsorship from Link Snacks, Inc. The application period for this year ends on June 1, 2009.

More About the Scholarship aand download an application

International Aerobatic Club Chapter 78, Minnesota Cloud Dancers, Inc. is affiliated with the International Aerobatics Club, a division of the Experimental Aircraft Association