IAC Chapter 34
We're Here to Fly!

2007  IAC34  Aerobatic Scholarship Winner
Adam Hermanns
Adam started flying at age 14, by his 16th birthday he had soled 2 aircraft.  He was the proverbial airport kid that cut the grass and worked around the airport to earn flying time. Adam enlisted in the Ohio National Guard after graduating from high school, where he was an outstanding member of his unit and received many awards and commendations for his service. He then headed to Athens, Oh to pursue his degree in Aviation Flight at Ohio University.

After earning a private pilot license, he went on to earn his Instrument, Commercial and Multi-Engine while working on his college degree.  He converted an internship with NetJets into a full time job as a Coordinator working in the Flight Center for Netjets.

Adams future goals include, becoming a Flight Dispatcher, finishing his CFI and CFII and working as an instructor at the NetJets Flight School.

With his background in aviation and desire to explain the benefits of aerobatic training and its importance to safety with his students, he succeeded as the leading candidate for the scholarship.

Congratulations, Adam!

 

The 2006 award recipient is Melissa Parikh.

Missy has been a member of the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) for 2 years. In addition to participating in IAC she is also an active member of the Aircraft owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Women in Aviation (WAI).
She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering in 1999, and a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Sciences from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2004.  Missy has worked for various aviation-related companies including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), of which she is currently employed as an Aviation Safety Technician.
 
Missy received her Private Pilot Certificate September 2005. She acquired her tailwheel endorsement in December 2005. She has flown in  Cessna 150 and 172, Aeronca Champ, a Fairchild PT-26 and a Citabria.  She took a couple of aerobatic flights in a Decathlon in the summer of 2006.

She became interested in aerobatics after attending her first IAC34 meeting in the fall of 2004.  At first, she thought aerobatic instruction would be a good way to conquer her fear of stalls and spins.  Then she found that aerobatics were incredibly fun and challenging, as it requires a high level of alertness and concentration.  She believes that aerobatic flying will greatly improve her piloting skills.

Missy has a passion and desire to improve her flying skills.  She is planning on competing in aerobatic competition in the future.  Her belief is that every IAC member has the responsibility of encouraging others to become involved in aerobatics, and of explaining the benefits reaped from this type of precision flying.  She will be able to reach pilots and non-pilots of all skill levels through her choice of employment and the aviation organizations that she belongs to.

She will be spreading the joy of flying aerobatics through voluntary presentations, social discussions, internet chat forums, and newsletter articles.  As a result, both Missy and the local aviation community will benefit from increased awareness and participation.

Congratulations Missy!