JANUARY 21, 2010

We are pleased to announce the addition of a video page to our website. This page will feature video produced and flown by members of Chapter 78

Chapter 78 Video Page

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Snapshots from Spencer 2009, a gallery of photos shot by Rob Hunter is available for viewing

Snapshots from Spencer 2009

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Chapter 78 newsletter for December 2009 published and available for viewing and download.

December 2009 Newsletter link

AUGUST 1, 2009

IAC Chapter 78 is pleased to announce that the 2009 Doug Yost Aerobatic Scholarship recipient is Ms. Lise Lemeland of Hornell, NY. Read more at the Scholarship page.

Doug Yost Memorial Aerobatic Scholarship

July 14, 2009

Chapter 78 member Pete Tallarita, CFI, is now available to do tailwheel endorsements and BFR's along with their aerobatic training. Here's a link to contact Pete:

Pete Tallarita email

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

More about Chapter 78

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Stay in touch with the latest news and events by signing on with our Yahoo email group. It's easy and private, just click on the link belwo and you will be taken to the signup page.

Link to Yahoo Groups Signup Page


Our newsletter is published periodically and available for viewing or downloading. Our most recent newsletter is December 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., makers of Jack Links Beef Jerky.

The Scholarship recipient for 2009 is Ms. Lise Lemeland of Hornell, NY.

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