Tucson Aerobatic Shootout

09/02/2026

Are you ready?

08/23/2026

Post those Tucson Aerobatic Shootout practice photos below. 👇

08/11/2026

List Updated.

With nearly 40 entries for this years Tucson Aerobatic Shootout here is the final list of invites for all classes. IMAC pilots should be receiving their invites within the next day. You have 7 days to pay once the invite is sent out. Failure to pay means we will go to the next person in line. We will release more information very soon! Congratulations!

Invitational Pilots
1. David Moser USA (2024 Invitational Winner)
2. Bryant Mack
3. Sacha Cecconi (Italy)
4. Santiago Perez
5. Matt Stringer
6. Jason Shulman
7. Aaron Garle (Australia)
8. Gernot Bruckman (Austria)
9. Kurt Koelling
10. Yuhei Suzuki (Japan)
11. Kim Quenette
12. Kal Reifsnyder
13. Andrew Jesky

Freestyle Pilots
1. Jase Dussia USA (2024 Freestyle Winner)
2. Gernot Bruckman (Austria)
3. Bryant Mack
4. Santiago Perez
5. Sacha Cecconi (Italy)
6. Lane Walker
7. Ryu Sintuphrom (Thailand)
8. Andi Wildauer (Austria)
9. Antonio De Souza (Brazil)
10. Luca Baumann (Germany)
11. Jake Arnold
12. Yuhei Suzuki (Japan)
13. Spencer Nordquist
14. Kal Reifsnyder

Unlimited Pilots
1. Casey Buggeln USA (2024 Advanced Winner)
2. Cayden Bruce USA
3. Misael Lopez USA
4. Kyle Stewart USA
5. Jamie Hicks USA
6. Brandon Rosenquist USA
7. Adi Kochav (Israel)
8. Marek Plichta (Czech Republic)
9. Chad Northeast (Canada)
10. Andi Wildauer (Austria)
11. Jorge Berra Jr. (Mexico)

Advanced Pilots
1. Kody Donath USA (2024 Intermediate Winner)
2. Brian Strachan USA
3. Neal Kapaloric USA
4. Orel Elbaz USA
5. Brian Marquart USA
6. Adir Ben Avi (Israel)
7. Nathan Notley (Australia)
8. Antonio De Souza (Brazil)
9. Guillermo Lomeli (Mexico)
10. Henry Piorun (Canada)

Intermediate Pilots
1. Karl Hines USA
2. Bentley Weismiller USA
3. Guillermo Osses USA
4. Luke Ackerman USA
5. Josh Fassman USA
6. Sam Wirz (Mexico)
7. Juan Murguia (Mexico)
8. Darren Bowman (Canada)
9. Juan Salido (Mexico)

Sportsman Pilots
1. Elias Blix USA
2. Jim Hamilton USA
3. Brett Blix USA
4. Evan Harvey USA
5. Brandon Kent USA
6. Mario Sanchez (Mexico)
7. Patricio Saldivar (Mexico)
8. Jose Carlos (Mexico)
9. Mario Saldivar (Mexico)
10. Javier Contreras (Mexico)

08/10/2026

Team USA IMAC Pilot Selection will be released tomorrow morning.

Are you in?

We have had nearly 40 entries total for Team USA.

08/07/2026

Few Key Dates

August 10th: Last day to register USA IMAC

August 11th: Invites will start to go out / pilots list announced.

You will have 1 week to pay entry fee once invited.

August 20th last day to receive full refund for all Pilots

08/02/2026

The last day to register for the USA IMAC Classes is August 10th. Keep in mind we have the following slots open for the USA IMAC Classes.

Sportsman: 5 Slots
Intermediate: 5 Slots
Advanced: 4 Slots
Unlimited: 4 Slots

Good luck to all!

Registration can be found here: http://www.tucsonaerobaticshootout.com/registration.html

Are you in?

07/23/2026

Who is ready for October to be here?

07/22/2026

2026 TAS Rules are Posted!

Section 1: About Sanctioned by the Academy of Model Aeronautics We will be flying five classes: Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced, Unlimited and Invitational; plus, Freestyle / Smack. Additionally,...

07/18/2026

IMAC Registration Closes on August 10th! Get signed up if you want a chance to compete at the 2026 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout.

Are you in?

07/05/2026

IMAC Classes Team USA selections will be happening soon! Are you in?