About
Formed in 1970, the Australian Aerobatic Club (AAC) exists to foster the sport of aerobatics across the country. We provide a structured, supportive environment for pilots to train, compete, and master the art of precision flight, while also offering non-pilots the opportunity to learn the exacting techniques of competition judging.
Precision Flying
Competition aerobatics is a sport of absolute precision, discipline, and skill. Our pilots fly highly structured, predetermined sequences of maneuvers within a strict 3D cube of airspace known as the “Aerobatic Box.”
Pilots compete across varied categories—from Entry Level up to Unlimited—ensuring a fair and challenging environment that matches both the pilot’s skill and the performance capabilities of their aircraft.
The Aircraft
The journey usually begins in robust trainers like the Cessna Aerobat, Robin/Alpha, or Super Decathlon. As pilots advance into higher competition categories, they transition to high-performance, unlimited-class aerobatic machines like the Pitts Special, One Design and Extra.
Club Governance and Administration
The AAC is the sole body responsible for the administration of sport aerobatics in Australia. We operate under the Australian Sport Aviation Confederation (ASAC), which is directly responsible to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)—the global governing body for aviation sports.
Specifically, the AAC represents Australia at the Commission Internationale de Voltige Aérienne (CIVA), the FAI commission that regulates sport aerobatics worldwide, holding one delegate seat with full voting rights.
The Australian Aerobatic Club is managed by a national member-elected Committee (comprising the President, Club Captain, Treasurer, Secretary, and general members). While the state-based Chapters operate as independent organizations hosting local training and competitions, national membership and internal documentation are administered centrally by the AAC Secretary.
(Archived Club Result History and internal documentation procedures can be requested from the Secretary.)