Green Mountain Aerobatic contest
GMAC, is the pinnacle of the IAC 35 aerobatic season. This competition lasts 3 days, 4 if you arrive early for practice sessions. Recent years have included ~30 competitors, so if you plan on standing on the podium, you better be ready to practice! All five categories are represented:
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Primary
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Sportsman
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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Unlimited
Known, Free, and Unknown flight sequences are on the Chief Judge's schedule.
When you hear the Starter call your name it's time to strap in, bring your bird to life, and show the judges what you're made of!
As you dive into the 'box', do your three wing-wags, then all eyes will be on you! Just remember.. look at the card between figures, execute each figure flawlessly, keep yourself in the 'box', and compensate for prevailing winds...what could be easier?!
At the end of each day's flying, we gather at a local watering hole to relive our greatest achievements and glaring mistakes. After all, we are aerobatic pilots and this is what we live for!
Location:
Hartness State Airport, 15 Airport Rd, North Springfield, VT
Airport Info
KVSF sits amid the scenic Green Mountains of Vermont. The airport’s main building serves as the hub for contest operations, with ample hangar space and convenient access to fuel.
Lodging and social activities for the contest weekend are just a short drive away.
The 'Box'
The GMAC box...are you ready to test your mettle?
Contest Winners
Less than 1% of the US population possesses a pilot certificate. Of those, less than 1% fly aerobatics. If you are standing on the podium at GMAC, you indeed breathe rarified air!
Commeraderie and Mentorship
Aerobatics, by its very nature, is a solitary activity. A pilot, alone, with his or her machine.
IAC 35 offers a community of like-minded people who share a love of aerobatics and help each other become better and safer pilots.
Social Events
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Family Friendly
Participating in GMAC takes dedication, and IAC 35 understands that time away from family can be challenging.
That's why we make it a family affair - everyone can enjoy the sunshine, cheer on their favorite pilots, and join in on the fun during our evening gatherings.
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Volunteering
Volunteer opportunities:
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Competition Registrar
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Social media outreach coordinator
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Contest Director
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Videographer/photographer
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Judge, Assistant Judge, Recorder, Starter
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Chapter officer
Hotels and Rental Cars
There are a number of hotels in the Springfield area. The more cost-conscious pilots often stay at the Best Western, while those accompanied by a significant other may elect a more luxurious stay at the Weathersfield Inn.
To contact Weathersfield Inn call:
802-263-9217.
To contact Best Western directly call:
802-885-4516.
Banquets
The GMAC awards banquet is the perfect way to wrap up the competition weekend. Held at the Sumner House in Charlestown, NH, guests will enjoy casual dining, a welcoming pub atmosphere, and a menu featuring burgers, fresh seafood, steakhouse favorites, pasta dishes, and classic comfort food.
Rental Cars
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AVIS, 603-298-7753
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This AVIS office is located about 32 miles north of KVSF at KLEB (5 Airpark Rd. West Lebanon, NH). They have offered rental cars at their normal rates plus a $100 fee for dropoff and pickup at KVSF.
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