National Aerobatics Day Is The Fourth Saturday In June Each Year

National Aerobatics Day will debut on Saturday, June 26 as announced by Jim Bourke, President of the International Aerobatics Club (IAC) in March. Since that time, many aviation leaders have expressed much enthusiasm for the new celebratory day.

“Aerobatics is another way to improve your overall stick and rudder skills. It is a natural extension to upset training that is often encouraged by plane manufactures and insurance companies,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA Chairman and CEO.

“When I got my private pilot’s license 44 years ago, I was encouraged by my mentor to go out and do some aerobatic training. One, to understand what happens if you do encounter a wake turbulence upset event and two to learn to fly even more precise stick and rudder maneuvers. I loved it. While I never competed it always has been something of interest,” said Pelton.

In his email to Jim Bourke and IAC members, Pelton added, “I encourage you during National Aerobatics Day to go fly and I hope you will host events to help introduce pilots to enhancing their skills.”

With over 40 chapters nationwide and two international chapters, IAC members are organizing aerobatic related activities to engage the public and general aviation pilots in aerobatics,” said Bourke. “National Aerobatics Day is the perfect day to host an aerobatic camp, a BBQ, a practice session, or to share videos of aerobatic activity online.”

IAC has established National Aerobatics Day as the fourth Saturday in June each year. It will highlight the dedicated pilots who fly these precision maneuvers as well as the ground support teams that make it possible.

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