OSHKOSH, WIS. – EAA and the IMC Club signed a letter of intent, July 20, 2015 regarding EAA’s possible acquisition of the IMC program. IMC Club, through its worldwide chapters, provides organized “hangar flying” focused on building proficiency in instrument flying. The IMC Club concept is to bring together IFR-rated pilots who fly in real-world “actual IMC” and provide them an opportunity to share stories, network with the larger pilot community, and gain valuable insights and tips for their IFR flying.
Continuing the IMC program in connection with EAA might include such components as providing EAA chapters with the ability to incorporate IMC programming; monthly scenarios within IMC programming that would facilitate discussion and learning; and shared resources within EAA membership and chapter affiliation that would increase the reach and impact of IMC programming.