Big News!

The 33rd FAI World Aerobatic Championship (“WAC 2026”) is headed to Mason City, Iowa (KMCW). The contest dates remain the same: August 23 – September 2, 2026

Mason City will be a great venue, with abundant hangars for aircraft and teams, limited airfield traffic, and direct air carrier service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. We’re incredibly grateful for the strong support from the Mason City community, whose enthusiasm and commitment to the event make this possible.

A revised Bulletin 1 is now available here.

August 23 – September 2, 2026

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The World Aerobatic Championship is the premier event in competitive aerobatics, bringing together unlimited-level aerobatic pilots to compete at the highest level and pushing the boundaries of skill and precision. Elite pilots from around the world compete to showcase their skill in a series of challenging sequences judged on technical evaluation and the ability to execute with precision.

Our Team

Wayne Forbes

Contest Director

Lorrie Penner

Assistant Contest Director

Craig Gifford

Treasurer