IAC INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC DAY
International Aerobatic Day is held every June as a way to celebrate and promote the sport of competition aerobatics. IAC3 pilots meet at Speedway Airport for a day of practice and critique. More information will be shared ahead of the 2026 event.
Get Inspired
International Aerobatics Day 2024 was held at Atlanta Speedway KHMP. Around 10 pilots spending the day practicing and working through their sequences. It was also exciting to see several first time competitors come along and experience some time in the box. An exciting season ahead. Stay tuned for Aerobatics Day details for 2025.
TAILWHEEL / UPRT SCHOOLS
When it comes to getting started in Aerobatics, the simple answer is - there's no simple answer! The journey for each pilot varies but there are some basic commonalities. Almost all aerobatic aircraft are tailwheel so before you get upside down - you'll need to have a tailwheel endorsement. The next common step is a Upset Recovery Training (UPRT). This will introduce you to unusual attitudes, aerobatics and how to get yourself out of those situations. Once a pilot is proficient in safely operating the aircraft in these attitudes, it allows opportunities to explore aerobatics knowing you can safely recover to level flight.
HERE IS A LIST OF SCHOOLS IN THE REGION THAT CAN HELP YOU EXPLORE YOUR INNER UPSIDE DOWN!
Greg Koontz
GK Airshows Ashville, AL
Tailwheel
UPRT
Sportsman Aerobatic Training
(205) 616-8176
Mike Fitzpatrick
Newnan Flight Training, GA
UPRT / Spin training
Intro to Aerobatics
(770) 450-0471
Mel Williams
Mel Williams Aviation, Hampton GA
Tailwheel
Intro to Aerobatics
718 840 9080
Peter Reddan
Vapor Global Aviation, Memphis TN
UPRT
Spin Training
Tailwheel
Aerobatic Training
2298341439
Patty Wagstaff
PWAS St Augustine FL
Tailwheel
UPRT
Aerobatic Training