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Nor Cal Classic Aerobatic Contest May 29-31, 2025

Spectator Information

Contest Organization Volunteers

Contest Organization Volunteers

Information & Event Program for Family Airport Day & Contest  spectators.

Spectators & Visitors

Contest Organization Volunteers

Contest Organization Volunteers

Contest Organization Volunteers

If you would like to help n organizing the 2025 contest, pleas reach out to Dean or Jake. We can always use help even in the smallest of roles.

Message the CD

Tracy, CA KTCY

Contest Organization Volunteers

Pilot Registration

The third Nor Cal Classic Aerobatic Contest is held at the wonderful Tracy KTCY Airport in Tracy Ca!

Airport Info

Pilot Registration

Volunteer Information

Pilot Registration


Pre-Registration is OPEN for pilots and volunteers.

Pre-Register

The Box

Volunteer Information

Volunteer Information

The box at Tracy is immediately east of the airport. Unfortunately, a number of factors keep it from being marked year round. Markings placed during the contest will be briefed at the safety briefing.

This video by IAC 38 member Shane Short has prepared for the benefit of pilots flying in the box at Tracy.

https://youtu.be/lOfUAmm36yI?si=w9wE4QwrVReQrfhS

Tour the Box

Volunteer Information

Volunteer Information

Volunteer Information

We are always in need of non flying volunteers. Out non flying volunteers are the most dedicated and valuable resources we have. If you'd like to volunteer in any capacity, email the Contest Director. Volunteers are given a T shirt, lunches the days they volunteer and an awards banquet dinner ticket.

Volunteers can contact the volunteer coordinator Rick.

Contact the CD

Hotels

Awards Banquet Gala

Transportation

Official contest hotel is:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

3551 N Tracy Blvd

Tracy, CA

$139/ night "Airport group rate"






Transportation

Awards Banquet Gala

Transportation

Due to the close proximity to a lot of the Nor Cal competitors, there is always plenty of cars and its easy to hitch a ride into town. Often loaner cars are made available. Uber and Lift and other ride share apps serve Tracy. You wont get stranded in Tracy!

Awards Banquet Gala

Awards Banquet Gala

Practice Day, Wednesday May 28

Our awards banquet dinner and gala is hosted by The Patriots Jet Team at their hangar at the Byron Airport (C83). 7:00pm Showtime.

760 Osprey Ct Byron, Ca

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased on registration day May 29th at the registration booth.

Live music and entertainment and amazing catered BBQ!

Must have your ticket to enter!

Practice Day, Wednesday May 28

Practice Day, Wednesday May 28

A practice day on Wednesday May 28th is offered for IAC 38 members & other pilots  who volunteer before & during the contest in additional roles.

Press & Media

Press / Media / Photographers interested in this event should contact the CD, and register for ramp access.

(925)209-O7O8

Call or text is fine.

Contact CD

If you need  contact the contest organizers, reach out to Jake (Assistant CD)

(925)209-O7O8

Call or text is fine.

Information Nor Cal Classic 2025

Power Categories

Power Categories Primary - Unlimited. No gliders this year.

Registration Fees

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.

First Time Competitors

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.

Awards Banquet Gala

Additional tickets are $35. 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. We sell out ever year.


Hangars

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.


Schedule of Events; Nor Cal Classic 2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

 

  •  A practice day on Wednesday May 28th is offered for IAC 38 members & other pilots  who volunteer before & during the contest in additional roles. 
  • Practice flights throughout the day.
  • Early Registration & Tech Inspection 12:00-Approx 6:00PM
  • Possible Social Hour @ Holiday Inn Pool

Thursday, May 29, 2025

10:00AM - Registration Opens

10:00 AM - Practice Slots Open (Must have completed registration to claim a practice slot.)

7:00 PM Registration Closes (Late arrivals must contact CD prior to 7PM)

ALL DAY - Aircraft Arrivals & Practice Flights


Pilots who stay after 7pm to help set up clipboards are provided a pizza & beverage dinner. Many hands make light work!


Friday, May 30, 2025

7:00 AM - Pilot Briefing: Tracy Airport

8:00 AM - First aircraft airborne

5:00 PM - Targeted end of Known and Free flights

7:00 PM- Aerobatic Box Closes for the day

Saturday, May 31, 2025

7:00AM - Pilot Briefing: Tracy Airport

8:00AM - First aircraft airborne

At the conclusion of all competitors having flown all their flights:

(Target time 3:00PM)

4 Minute Freestyle ( 4 pilots )

Demonstration By Sukhoi West Aerobatic Team

Potential additional Aerobatic Demonstrations

7:00 PM - Awards banquet Gala @ Patriots Jet Team Hangar 760 Osprey Ct Byron, CA

Sunday, June 1, 2025

10 AM - Site Clean Up. Volunteers are encouraged to help out Sunday morning for final site cleanup. 

ALL DAY -  Aircraft Departures

What to Know & What to Bring to the Nor Cal Classic

Prior to the Contest

 

  • 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.
  • 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 approved and 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.)
  • 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.)
  • Call or email the Contest Director for any special instructions, questions or requests.

Take to the contest

 

  • 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)


Documents

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, bring a signed "IAC Official Contest Entry Form" (available here: https://www.iac.org/contest-director-packet )

Free Forms

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

Tech Inspection

 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, 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 

FAA

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. Be prepared. (Make sure you have a compass correction card!)

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Special Awards 2024 Nor Cal Classic

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

The first ever IAC 38 lifetime achievment award was presented to Dave Watson for his exceptional leadership and enduring contributions to the IAC Northern California Chapter 38 and the field of aerobatics. For his vision in the establishment of the Tracy Contest, collaboration with the City of Tracy and for his dedication to the mentorship of pilots and judges. 

IAC 38 Sportsman Belt

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

The IAC 38 Sportsman belt, was a long standing tradition in competitive aerobatics going back near 50 years. Until many years ago, Dennis Ernst of IAC38 continued this tradition, and in his passing, IAC 38 has continued this tradition of presenting the IAC38 Sportsman Belt. This hand tooled leather belt is awarded to the lowest scoring sportsman pilot who received no zero's on any figure, It is meant to inspire and reward the pilot to continue working hard towards future success in aerobatics. This years IAC38 Sportsman Belt is awarded to Michael Nardovich of Roseville CA. 

Achievement Through Adversity

The IAC 38 Achievement through Adversity Award was inspired at the Coalinga Western Showdown in 2016 and has become the Special Award presented by IAC 38. The Achievement through Adversity Award is presented to the competitor that suffered mechanical issues, distractions, unfortunate luck or other obstruction during the course of the contest.

This years Achievement Through Adversity is presented to Brooks Mershon.

Highest Scoring ACA

Best First Time Sportsman

The Highest Scoring American Champion Aircraft Award is presented to the pilot with the highest overall score flying an ACA or Bellanca Aircraft.

This years ACA Award is presented to Daniel Vasquez flying a borrowed ACA 8KCAM Super D.

Highest Scoring Biplane

Best First Time Sportsman

Best First Time Sportsman

The Highest Scoring Biplane  Award is presented to the pilot with the highest overall score flying an Pitts Special or other Biplane.

This years Highest Scoring Biplane Award is presented to Dan Clarke in his Pitts S1S.

Best First Time Sportsman

Best First Time Sportsman

Best First Time Sportsman

The Best First Time Sportsman Award is awarded to the highest scoring competitor in their first Sportsman contest. This Year it is resented to Justin Rhines at 79.36%

Grass Roots

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Chapter

The Grass Roots Award is presented to the highest scoring pilot flying a 180 Horsepower or less aircraft. This years award was presented to Adam Thomason

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Chapter

This years highest scoring chapter was IAC 38 with 80.98%

Highest Scoring Team

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Team

This years highest scoring team was The Evil Empire

Results 2024 Nor Cal Classic

Unlimited

Intermediate

Unlimited

 Hir0yasu Endo 73.62%

★Peter Gelinas (67) 73.08%

Ekaterina Volkova 72.51%

Dave Watson (38) 51.18%

Rory Moore(36) 15.35%

Advanced

Intermediate

Unlimited

Ilya Pirkin (30) 73.33%

★Brooks Mershon (36) 71.89%

Cory Lovell (38) 70.72%

Dean Hickman-Smith (38) 63.71%

Tom Meyers (38) 62.65%

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

★Shane Short (38) 80.22%

★Greg Savidge (38) 77.98%

Sportsman

Four Minute Freestyle

Intermediate

 ★Dan Clarke (38) 82.59% 

★Jake Speidel (38) 80.51% 

★Jake Carter (38) 79.91%

★Justin Rhines (26) 79.36%

★Ruben Alconero (35) 80.64% 

★Steven Frasier(36) 76.99% 

Jennifer Watson (38) 75.27%

★Richo Healey (38) 73.99%

★Clayton Conrad (38) 73.20% 

★Chris Harrison (38) 72.67% 

★Scott Monroe 72.35% 

Michael Narodovich (38) 65.90%

★Philippe Sabbagh (38) 49.62%  

Primary

Four Minute Freestyle

Four Minute Freestyle

 

★ Adam Thomason (26) 80.20%

★ Daniel Vasquez Velasquez 79.98% 

Ava De Guzman (38) 66.06% 

Bertrand Rollin (38) 57.60% 

★Douglas Dawson (38) 50.44%  

Four Minute Freestyle

Four Minute Freestyle

Four Minute Freestyle

Peter Gelinas (67) 88.90%

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      2024 Nor Cal Classic Event Program

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            Schedule

            Wednesday May 28, 2025

            •  A practice day on Wednesday May 28th is offered for IAC 38 members & other pilots  who volunteer before & during the contest in additional roles. 


            • Practice flights throughout the day.


            • Early Registration & Tech Inspection 12:00-Approx 6:00PM


            • Possible Social Hour @ Holiday Inn Pool

            Thursday May 29, 2025

            • Registration & Tech Inspection & Practice


            • Registration opens from 9:00-5:00PM. 

            Late arrivals should coordinate with the CD or Registrar.


            • Practice flights from 10;00am until sunset. Pilots can only claim a practice slot AFTER they have completed registration.


            • Pilots & other volunteers are encouraged to hang around and help with setting up clipboards Many hands make light work, and well feed you pizza and  beverages.

            Friday May 30, 2025

            • 6:45 Coffee and light breakfast snacks provided to pilots & volunteers.


            • 7:00 Mandatory pilot briefing. Pilots how are not present at roll call are fined $50 if the are late to the briefing. Pilot are disqualified if they miss the safety briefing.
            • Group picture to  follow.


            • 7:15 Volunteer safety briefing to  follow pilot brief.


            • 8:30 First aircraft in the air.

            Saturday, May 31, 20255

            • 6:45AM Coffee and light breakfast snacks provided to pilots & volunteers.


            • 7:00AM Mandatory pilot briefing. Pilots how are not present at roll call are fined $50 if the are late to the briefing. Pilot are disqualified if they miss the safety briefing.


            • 7:15AM Volunteer safety briefing to  follow pilot brief.


            • 8:30 First aircraft in the air.


            • At the conclusion of all competitors having flown all their flights:

            (Target time 3:00PM)

            • 4 Minute Freestyle 

            • Demonstration By Sukhoi West Aerobatic Team


            • 5:00 PM - Doors Open Awards banquet Gala @ Patriots Jet Team Hangar 760 Osprey Ct Byron, CA (Dinner @ 7:00PM)

            Info for Pilots

            Staff

            Contest Directors: Dean Hickman Smith & Jake Carter

            Registrars: Chris Harrison & Luke Gray

            Volunteer Coordinator: Rick Monsanti

            Technical Inspector: Jake Carter &Tom Myers

            Medical Director: Dr. Joe McMurray

            IAC38 President: Dave  Watson

            Chief Judges: Dave Watson & Tom Myers

            Banquet Coordinator: Katrina Monsanti

            Runwways

            Generally  runway 30 is standard, w/ left traffic. 26 is also available. landing to the east / southeast is not very common.

            Visiting Family & Friends

            Visiting family & friends can visit the ramp area side of the fence but only if escorted by a competitor. Family & friends can observe from the designated Family & Friends tent area east of the ramp near the starters tent. Please no unnecessary  persons on the ramp. No cars or personal vehicles are permitted on the ramp.

            Hangars

            There is little no no extra hangar space at Tracy. You can contact the airport manager to see about renting any vacant hangars. We get limited hangar space from our hosts, SkyView Aviation, but we cannot guarantee space. See the CD on Thursday.

            Awards banquet Gala

            Our awards banquet gala is black tie, or cut off jean short event. This year we have invited back Byrons Texas BBQ, and have a special guest speaker, Sean D Tucker. Limited tickets are available, see the Registrar on Thursday to purchase extra tickets.  Extra tickets are available only on  first come basis.


            The event is located at the Patriots Jet Team Hangar at 760 Osprey Ct Byron, CA (Byron Airport)


            Doors open at 5:00PM

            Bar open at 5:00PM

            Dinner at 7:00PM

            Mandatory close time 10:00PM

            Northern California Aerobatic Club, IAC Chapter 38

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