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Latest Articles

Hall Bulldog Timeline of Events

A detailed chronological account of the Hall Bulldog's story, from Bob Hall's departure from Granville Brothers in November 1931 through the 1932 Thompson Trophy Race and the aircraft's eventual fate.

February 16, 2026

Hall Bulldog 3D Model

An interactive 3D model of the 1932 Hall Bulldog racer, the most accurate digital representation ever created, developed for The Hall Bulldog Project

February 2, 2026

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

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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 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

My new MX Aircraft MX-S

Jim Bourke of Southeast Aero and Extreme Aerosports shows off his new MX Aircraft MX-S.

Mar 25, 2023

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