UND Aerobatic Team wins 2025 IAC Collegiate National Championship
The University of North Dakota Aerobatic Team has claimed the 2025 International Aerobatic Club (IAC) Collegiate National Championship, officially securing first place in the competition.
The national title caps off a demanding and highly competitive year in which UND pilots faced off against top collegiate aerobatic teams from across the country. Judged on precision, accuracy and control, the UND team demonstrated consistent excellence throughout the season to secure the top overall ranking.
“Our students compete against the best aerobatic pilots around the country, judged on precision and accuracy while flying advanced dynamic maneuvers including rolls, loops and spins in challenging sequences,” said Mike Lents, UND Aerobatic Team coach. “At the end of the season, their scores are tallied and compared to other collegiate competitors to determine the top teams and individuals.”
Lents credited the team’s success to dedication, teamwork and strong institutional support.
“The 2025 team was one of the hardest-working and most cohesive groups of aviators I’ve had the privilege to fly with,” Lents said. “Through practice, critique and encouragement during a very challenging season, their effort paid off with strong, consistent performance. It wouldn’t have been possible without the support of UND Aerospace and our aircraft maintenance, service and dispatch crews.”
