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Latest Articles

Inverted Frisbee in the Extra 330SC

January 16, 2026

Welcome 2026

Originally published in Sport Aerobatics magazine, January/February 2026 issue. Announcing my final term as IAC President, chapter traditions like the Bozo and Platypus awards, Rob Holland's Hall of Fame induction, and Nationals 2025 recap.

January 15, 2026

Tragedy in Fort Morgan, Colorado

Originally published in Sport Aerobatics magazine, November/December 2025 issue. Reflecting on the Fort Morgan accident, incident response planning, post-contest paperwork requirements, and the proposed sixth category.

November 15, 2025

Fuzz Machine: My Extra 330SC

A tribute to my beloved Extra 330SC aerobatic aircraft

October 1, 2025

2025 Contest Season in Full Swing

Originally published in Sport Aerobatics magazine, September/October 2025 issue. Coaching tips for making aerobatics easier, 2025 Non-Flying Award recipients, article swap with Academy of Model Aeronautics, and thoughts on estate planning.

September 15, 2025

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Jim Bourke Four Minute Free IAC Nationals 2025

This is my Four Minute Free flight from the IAC National Aerobatic Championships in 2025. Flying the MX Aircraft MX-S. Unfortunately, my smoke system wasn't working very well, but I'm proud of the flight.

Oct 8, 2025

Jim Bourke IAC US Nationals 2017 Four Minute Free

My second placing freestyle aerobatic flight at the 2017 US Nationals. I am flying my Extra 330SC. Music is a mash-up of "Seven Nation Army" by the White Stripes and "Sweet Dreams" by the Eurythmics. The International Aerobatic Club hosts the Nationals each year. Visit the IAC at http://iac.org. The freestyle event is open to all Unlimited category pilots as well as Advanced pilots with a 250 foot or lower airshow card. This is the only flight program in the contest that allows smoke or music so it is the closest thing that competition aerobatics comes to "airshow" like flying. For me the freestyle is the best part of the contest. I love all aspects of competition aerobatics but nothing is better than ending a hard fought contest with a bit of fun.

Oct 5, 2017

Jim Bourke Ride-along: Flying my new MX Aircraft MX-S!

First video I've taken in the new MX Aircraft MX-S, N541FZ. It's proving to be an amazing ride. This is a practice flight flying the 2023 IAC Unlimited Known sequence. After the sequence I practice a few snap rolls. It's always humbling to step into a new plane and relearn everything. It will take some time to feel confident and crisp. But the MX-S is worth the effort! Video is shaky because it is mounted on the bill of my hat. The plane doesn't actually vibrate like that!

Aug 18, 2023

Jim Bourke IAC US Nationals 2019 Four Minute Free

Some new figures for 2019. Enjoy! Thanks to Forrest Fox for the video! http://www.forrestfox.com/

Sep 30, 2019

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