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2026 NE Contests
2026 NE Contests
2026 NE Contests

2026 James K Polk Open Invitational

June 27 - June 28, 2026
Practice/Registration: June 26
Power: Primary through Unlimited
Location: Warrenton Fauquier Airport (HWY): Warrenton, VA
Region: Northeast

2026 Green Mountain Aerobatics Contest (GMAC)

July 10 - July 12, 2026
Practice/Registration: July 9-10
Power: Primary through Unlimited
Location: Hartness State Airport (Springfield) (VSF): Springfield, Vermont
Region: Northeast

2026 Kathy Jaffe Challenge

August 7 - August 9, 2026
Practice/Registration: August 6-7
Power: Primary through Unlimited
Location: Ocean County Airport (KMJX): Toms River, New Jersey
Region: Northeast
Contest Director: Ron Mann
E-Mail: rlmmdpilot@aol.com
Website: www.iac52.org
Hotel info pending, check back soon.

Contest Schedule (all times local)

Thursday, August 6th
12:00 - 19:00     Set-up, Registration and Practice

Friday, August 7th
08:00 - 12:30     Registration and Practice
13:00                 Roll Call and Briefing for all pilots
14:30 - 19:00     Contest flights all categories

Saturday, August 8th
07:00                 Briefing
08:00 - 19:00     Contest flights all categories
Dinner - Villa Amalfi

Sunday, August 9th
08:00                 Briefing
09:00 - 12:00     Contest flights all categories, 4 Minute Free*
12:30                 Awards and Presentations

Contest Director
Ron Mann

Awards
First through Third overall standing in all categories
Highest scoring first time Sportsman
Grass Roots Medal
ACA American Champion Aircraft Award
Four Minute Freestyle Award

Lodging
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center.
815 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ, 08755
Call (732) 341-2400
Ask for the IAC 52 AEROBATICS COMPETITION rate.
Discounted rooms available until XXXX. Book early. CLICK HERE TO BOOK ROOM.
DO NOT BOOK THE TOMS RIVER HOWARD JOHNSON. FILTHY!

2026 Acroblast

October 15 - 16, 2026
Practice/Registration: October 14, 2026
Power: Primary through Unlimited
Location: Cape May County Airport (KWWD)
Region: Northeast


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