THE INSIDE LOOP
VISIT THE IAC IN MUNCIE, INDIANA
By Jay Smith, Executive Editor | jays@modelaircraft.org
DID YOU KNOW that the International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) is used for purposes other than flying model aircraft? We just recently had a rocketry event that drew several participants, as well as employees from Estes Rockets, who traveled from Colorado.
We had a Scouting event, where Scouts worked on their aviation merit badges. We regularly have training on our property for local law enforcement agencies, where they practice traffic stops and other law enforcement duties.
We have had dogs on the site when dog show competitions have been held. We have had hot air balloons on the property. We even had a solar eclipse-viewing party, which was very successful and far more exciting than I anticipated.
The IAC is looking great as improvements continue to be made to the flying sites, roadways, and signage. The maintenance crew works diligently to have the IAC ready for a season’s worth of fun. If you haven’t been to the IAC recently, I hope you can visit soon!
Whether it is an aeromodeling event or not, the entire spring, summer, and fall are planned and scheduled to try to ensure that the IAC is available for a large number of events. We have events nearly every weekend and several that fall during the week, so there is always something to see. We have also hosted many Fédération Aéronautique Internationale world championships.
The IAC is looking great as improvements continue to be made to the flying sites, roadways, and signage. The maintenance crew works diligently to have the IAC ready for a season’s worth of fun. If you haven’t been to the IAC recently, I hope you can visit soon!
