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.
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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!
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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?!
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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!
Airport Info
KVSF is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. The airport features a main building that serves as the base of operations for the contest. There is always plenty of hangar space and easy access to fuel.
It's located a short drive from lodging and other social activities during the contest weekend
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!
Social Events
After a long day of flying pilots, volunteers, and families explore Springfield, VT nightlife!
Volunteering
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No aircraft is required! There are tons of opportunities to contribute. Here are just a few examples:
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Competition Registrar
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Website developer
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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
Banquet
The competition awards banquet is the climax of GMAC. The venue is the Weatherfield Inn, where the food is exemplary, the setting is awe-inspiring, and the guests are high-flying!
The 'Box'
The GMAC box...are you ready to test your mettle?
Commeraderie & 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.
Family Friendly
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GMAC requires a commitment. IAC 35 recognizes that time away from family can present challenges.
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The whole family will have fun in the Sun watching aerobatic aircraft, rooting for their favorite pilot, and joining the group for evening get-togethers.
Make GMAC your next family getaway!
Hotels & 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.