Tucson Aerobatic Shootout

05/31/2026

A reminder that IMAC Registration closes on August 10th, 2026 for the USA IMAC pilots! Once registration closes, Invites will be sent out. You will have 2 weeks to pay your entry fee or it will go to the next pilot in line.

Registration for USA IMAC Pilots:

Points from each applicant’s best 3 contests will help determine which pilots qualify for the Shooutout. Applicants also have the option to include other relevant information such as placement at...

04/19/2026

We would like to announce the official Confirmed Pilot List for our 2026 Invitational Class.

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

04/03/2026

Today’s Q&A features two-time Invitational Class champion of the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout, Bryant Mack.

What does getting invited to the Shootout mean to you personally?

Bryant: The Shootout is largely what inspired me to get into giant scale aerobatics and learn freestyle maneuvers when I was a young kid so to be invited to compete is huge for me.

What keeps you coming back to events like Tucson?

Bryant: What keeps me coming back is the opportunity to compete against some of the best pilots in the world, insane Invitational sequences/unknowns, watching unique and exciting freestyle, and the joy of seeing friends from all over.

What advice would you give someone trying to earn an Invitational spot?

Bryant: My advice to someone looking to earn an invitational spot, be absolutely sure you are ready because it is a big jump from Unlimited to Invitational.

What’s your mental routine before stepping up for a flight?

Bryant: My mental routine before a flight is typically to relax, clear my mind and try to purely focus on the sequence. I try to visualize how the entire flight will look before stepping up to fly it.

Who inspired you to get into precision aerobatics?

Bryant: Largely who inspired me to get into precision aerobatics was my Dad, but also coming to watch the TAS in 2009 as a young kid and seeing all of the legends I had watched videos of.

04/02/2026

The IMAC USA Qualification Process / Registration is now up on the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout website. We have the following spots open for USA Pilots

Unlimited 4 Spots
Advanced 4 Spots
Intermediate 5 Spots
Sportsman 5 Spots

Please do not register until you are ready to submit your registration form with your resume. Registration Closes August 10th, 2026.

Points from each applicant’s best 3 contests will help determine which pilots qualify for the Shooutout. Applicants also have the option to include other relevant information such as placement at...

03/25/2026

We’re excited to officially announce the 2026 Freestyle Pilot lineup for this year’s Tucson Aerobatic Shootout!

Interest was incredible, with more than 30 pilots applying for the Freestyle class alone. After a competitive selection process, we’ve finalized the 15 pilots who will take the stage:

1. Jase Dussia (USA) – 2024 Freestyle Champion
2. Gernot Bruckmann (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. Oliver Willis
15. Kal Reifsnyder

This is a stacked international field, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting freestyle competitions yet.

03/17/2026

Q&A Time!

Let’s kick things off with a quick Q&A featuring 2024 Freestyle Champion Jase Dussia. Jase has competed in the Freestyle category multiple times in the Shootout.

1. Tell us a little about yourself. How long have you been flying and what inspired you to get into Freestyle Competitions.

Jase: I’ve been flying for 20 years, and I’ve enjoyed watching and flying freestyle since attending the XFC as a kid. That contest was the biggest inspiration to get me into it.

2. How would you describe your freestyle style?

Jase: It’s very difficult to say from my perspective because I try to fly a variety of styles.

3. How long does it usually take to build and practice your freestyle routine for an event like TAS?

Jase: In the past, it has varied. Some have taken several weeks, others just a few hours. But I never feel like it’s fully complete until it’s time to fly it in the contest.

4. Who are some pilots that inspired your freestyle flying style?

Jase: There’s been a variety. A few examples that come to mind are Jason Noll, Donatas Pauzuolis, and Daniel Holman.

5. What advice would you give a pilot who wants to start flying freestyle?

Jase: Fly within your comfort zone, practice is when you can push your boundaries.

03/17/2026

Morning views at the Shootout.

03/16/2026

Late evening Freestyle Flights are the best. 😎

03/15/2026

Name your favorite part of the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout 😎