Nor Cal Classic 2026

Information pertaining to the 2026 Nor Cal Classic.  Any questions can be forwarded to the Contest Director here:

Power Categories Primary - Unlimited. No gliders this year.

Registration fees will be collected at check in.  The Registration fee is $350.

Registration fee includes T shirt, breakfast & lunches, one awards banquet ticket.

IAC 38 is sponsoring a special discount of only $50 for first time competitors (Primary or Sportsman) However this entry fee does not include the awards banquet ticket.

IAC 38 is sponsoring a special discount of only $50 for first time competitors (Primary or Sportsman) However this entry fee does not include the awards banquet ticket.

Additional tickets are unknown at this time. We have a vary limited number of tickets. if you are wanting more than one, it is worth reaching out to a CD well in advance to get you on the list.  Located at the Patriots Jet Team Hangar in Byron, CA

There are few hangars available for overnight parking. Please contact CD to arrange. There are no guarantees hangar space will be available.

Tiedowns frequently have improper length tie down chains. Bring tie down straps. Winds at TCY can be significant.

Official Contest Hotel is:

Fairfield By Marriott 

2410 Naglee Rd Tracy 

(209)833-0135. 

We only have 10 rooms reserved at our special rate. $124/night. 

Ask for the International Aerobatic Club Chapter 38 Rate.

We never have a shortage of pars at this contest. Finding a ride is often easy. There are often extra cars available. Uber and Lyft serve the Tracy Area.

• Check parachute will be current.
• Check Insurance paperwork to ensure aircraft has up-to-date insurance coverage (minimum of $1M liability.
• Check Aircraft will be in annual.  
• Aircraft documents.
• Check that your Medical will be current. 
• Verify that aircraft a has functioning radio. (transmit and receive)
• Check that your Free forms (A, B, C) are correct. They no longer have to be signed. (This is for Intermediate, Advanced, and Unlimited. Also applies to Sportsman if you have your own Free program.)
• Make hotel reservations. (See above for hotel info.)
• Pre-Register for contest. This helps us know whos coming ahead of time. if you cant make it, then at least we were prepared for you. See the registration link above.)
• Download WhatsApp to your phone for contest communications.
• Planned Arrival Time, if arriving late on registration day, MUST coordinate with CD ahead of time.
• Call or email the Contest Director for any special instructions, questions or requests.

• Proof of insurance. (binder letter or copy of declarations page is acceptable)
• Pilot's certificate. (license)
• Driver's license.
• Current medical certificate.
  • Pilots flying under Basic Med: Course completion certificate and the completed Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist, or copies thereof
• Current IAC member card, or printed proof of membership.
• Checkbook, Cash, Credit Card or PayPal (registration fees)
• Copies of your Freestyle (we recommend 10 copies of Form A, and 16 copies each of Forms B&C) (SPORTSMAN 16 A Forms & 32 B & C Forms)
• Check Aircraft for AROW documents:
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Registration Certificate
  • Operating limitations
  • Weight and Balance documents for your particular aircraft. Items like an incorrect W&B showing wheel pants installed and if the aircraft does not have wheel pants, it is not airworthy and cannot fly. (Generic weight and balance documents are not sufficient.
  • Program Letter (if applicable, Experimental Aircraft)
• Aircraft logbook, or copy, showing that the aircraft has a current inspection.  (annual or condition inspection)
• Parachute, with a record of current inspection status. (120 Days)
• Tie down straps, chocks, canopy covers. (Parking spaces have limited tie down chains. Tracy is very windy in the evenings)

Airworthiness, Registration, Copy of Annual / Condition Inspection, Copy of parachute inspection, IAC card or proof of membership, Pilots License, Medical Certificate, Free Forms, Copy of Liability Insurance (1M), and if you are flying an aircraft not owned by you, and the registered owner will not be present, bring a signed "IAC Official Contest Entry Form" (available here: https://www.iac.org/contest-director-packet )

If you have a free style, then you must bring the following:

Sportsman: 16 A Forms, 32 B Forms, 32 C Forms

Intermediate-Unlimited:  10 A Forms, 16 B Forms, 16 C Forms

 Have available for inspection all certificates required for operation of any aircraft (airworthiness, registration, operating limitation, weight and balance) plus aircraft and engine log books, (copies are acceptable) certificates of insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 property damage and $100,000 single limit bodily injury. The parachute repack certification will also be checked. The Tech inspector will use a checklist of items to approve the aircraft for flight at the contest. A list of these items may be found in the IAC Rule Book Chapter 2.3 

We have requested that the FAA from the Oakland FSDO visit our contest. They have accepted and will be at the airport for the duration of the contest. It is very likely you will get a "ramp Inspection" upon arrival. A tech inspection and GFAA ramp check are not the same, so sorry if you end up doing this twice! Be prepared. (Make sure you have a compass correction card!)

Information pertaining to the 2026 Nor Cal Classic.  Any questions can be forwarded to the Contest Director here:

We are looking for 2 or 3 people to be the announcer for the Airport Day Support on Saturday May 16. Email the CD if you are interested.

Press & Photographers wishing to have ramp access must get approval from the CD beforehand. 

Family and friends of competitors and invited guests of IAC38 may observe from the friends and family area. Ramp access only if guided by a registered competitor.

Spectators see the Spectators section & Nor Cal Classic 2026 Event Program