The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition

The regional finalists have been determined as follows:

• British Columbia: Kevin Dhaliwal (Coastal Pacific Aviation)
• Alberta: Nicholas Dennison Sneider (Cooking Lake Aviation Academy)
• Manitoba: John Ferris Painter (Harv’s Air Service)
• Northern Ontario: Aaron Lehman (Confederation College)
• Western Ontario: Phiroze Contractor (Brampton Flight College)
• Eastern Ontario: Cory-Daniel Raby (Algonquin College)
• Quebec: Mathieu Beaumier (Cargair – St. Hubert)
• Atlantic Provinces: Thomas Clark (Moncton Flight College)

We are pleased to announce that the number of applicants this year have exceeded the numbers from last year by a good margin. Also the number of Flight Training Units who have had pilots compete this year is up by 25% from last year as well. This indicates a greater awareness and interest in the Webster programme and we hope that this upward trend continues into next year as well.

Early Bird Draw

The Early Bird Draw winners have also been determined and they are:

• Sennheiser HM 100 Headset: Yvonne Tsang
• Aviator Gloves from COPA: David Johston
• 1 year subscription from WINGS: Clark Morawetz

Sennheiser (Canada) donated a passive HME 100 headset valued at $350, COPA has come through with a pair of professional pilot gloves valued at over $100 and WINGS magazine donated a one year’s subscription to the prize list.

Aviation is a fluid industry and people move around quite a lot. Because of this contact is lost with past competitors and especially finalists who may wish to attend Awards Banquets when they are able, or perhaps contact competitor friendships they established in the past. Many of the addresses currently on record with Webster are no longer valid and therefore we are attempting to establish a current one. It will still be necessary for those wishing to remain on the list to inform us at any time if one or more of their contact items change.

We would like to receive name, address, telephone number and e-mail address, however whatever information you wish to release or hold confidential is yours to choose. If anyone wishes to contact you through this list we will not release your contact points until receiving approval from you to do so first, as any information received is held in strictest confidence.

The specific use of your information by Webster will be to draw your attention to the annual Awards Banquet and other specialty events only. For the most part, general information is found on this website.

Sandeep Nagpal, Regional Winner for the Western Ontario Region, has been awarded the 2008 Webster Trophy. Sandeep is flying out of the Brampton Flight College (BFC) which makes this the third year in a row for a competitor from BFC to take the title. Last year’s winner Andrew Midcalf was in attendance at the awards banquet to congratulate his friend.

Trevor Le Marquand, Regional Winner for Quebec, has achieved the runner-up position and been awarded the Eunice Carter Memorial Award. Trevor took a Webster flight test while visiting back home in Quebec City. The rules state that the Region where you take your test is the Region you will represent. Trevor is currently training through the Moncton Flight College, Moncton, NB.

Our photographer this year and hopefully for more to follow is Marcel Keays. His work on Webster is phenomenal and can be accessed at: http://picasaweb.google.com/photomaxme/Webster.

All of the finalists went home with wonderful memories and awards and prizes from our sponsor Air Canada Flight Operations and so many of our aviation industry supporters all of whom should be applauded for their contributions. Those supporters are listed with their logos on this website.

The following is a list of the awards and prizes for 2008 presented:

Winner

• A bronze medallion depicting the Webster Trophy
• The winner’s name on the pedastal of the Webster Trophy displayed at the Canada Aviation Museum
• Two tickets anywhere on the Air Canada system courtesy of Air Canada
• A prodessional development day with the Canadian Snowbirds Aerobatic Team
• A top-of-the-line headset courtesy of Sennheiser (Canada)
• A cheque of significant denomination presented by the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA)
• A framed print of John C Webster in flight personally signed by renowned Canadian artist Robert Bradford
• A Certificate of Congratulations Award presented by Air Transport Association of Canada

Runner-up

• A plaque signifying receipt of the Eunice Carter Memorial Award
• The runner-up’s name on the base of the Eunice Carter Memorial Award displayed at the Canada Aviation Museum
• A high quality headset courtesy of Sennheiser (Canada)
• A framed print of John C Webster in flight personally signed by renowned Canadian artist Robert Bradford
• A personalized professional log-book courtesy of Aviation World (Toronto) *

*All VNCs used by the finalists for both air and ground tests were supplied courtesy of Aviation World.

All Finalists

• Personalized lithographs from the Canadian Snowbirds Aerobatic Team
• One year membership courtesy of Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA)
• One year subscription of WINGS magazine

All finalists other than the winner and runner-up received plaques depicting their standing as National Finalists for 2008.

Special Note: Through the generosity of the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA), all flying costs plus an additional night of accommodation for those who required it were completely covered.

Ms. Polly Vacher, renowned British aviatrix, was a charming and immediate hit with the finalists and a fascinating speaker at the Awards Banquet as she reflected upon some of her around the world experiences.

All Webster finalists received an autographed copy of Polly’s book “Wings Around the World” chronicling her incredible flight of a lifetime.

To learn more about Polly’s adventures and charitable pursuits, please feel free to consult her web site at http://worldwings.org/.

The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition was privileged to be able to assist Polly to introduce Flying Scholarships for the Disabled to the Canadian Aviation Establishment.

Webster Memorial Trophy Winner for 2007

The winner this year of the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition for 2007 and presented during the awards banquet at the Canada Aviation Museum on the evening of Saturday, August 25th is Andrew Midcalf (see 2007 Finalists for picture).

Andrew flies out of Brampton Flight College (BFC), Brampton, Ontario and this is the second year in a row that BFC has produced a Webster winner. The National Finals have been hosted at BFC in the past where we felt totally at home. Congratulations to both Andrew and BFC for their accomplishment.

Andrew has already already enjoyed one of the prizes awarded him as he took a flight with Michael Potter of Vintage Wings the next day at the Classic Air Rallye being held at the museum. Andrew actually had the opportunity to fly the aircraft over the city of Ottawa.

Andrew also received the Webster Trophy Medallion, two tickets from our sponsor Air Canada anywhere the airline flies, a framed print of John C. Webster’s Curtiss Rambler signed by the artist Robert Bradford, a top of the line set of noise cancelling headphones presented by Sennheiser (Canada) and brand new this year, a cheque for $500 to help him with his flying costs presented by the Air Canada Pilots Association. Finally, Andrew will have a flight with the Canadian Armed Forces elite aerobatic team, the Snowbirds.

Webster Memorial Trophy Runner-Up for 2007

The runner-up this year of the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition for 2007 also awarded at the banquet Saturday evening is Andrew Kent (see 2007 Finalists for picture).

Andrew flies with the Edmonton Flying Club (EFC), Edmonton, Alberta. Webster has held national competitions in the past at EFC and truly enjoyed their hospitality. Congratulations to both Andrew and EFC for their accomplishments.

Andrew received a plaque representing the Eunice Carter Memorial Award, a personalized Professional Pilot Logbook courtesy of Aviation World (Toronto), a framed print of the Curtiss Rambler signed by the artist Robert Bradford, and a top of the line set of aviation headphones courtesy of Sennheiser (Canada).

The remaining finalists received Webster plaques depicting their participation in the competition.

All the finalists received a one-year personalized membership courtesy of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association and also received a personalized lithograph of the Snowbirds in flight signed by the entire team.

Francis Yannuzzi

“And the 2006 Winner is”

Francis Yannuzzi (left, at left) from the Western Ontario Region. Congratulations Francis from the Webster Team (CSAA), Air Canada, the Snowbirds, Transport Canada and all your friends and family. As in previous years, the competition was a great success and the competitors not only participated in a memorable experience but had a terrific time meeting their peers from across Canada. Victoria’s weather could not have been better and our host the Victoria Flying Club and their staff were wonderful to work with. They have a fantastic flying operation there boasting a large fleet of training aircraft and well as a terrific view of the commercial runway from the restaurant patio.Thanks VFC!

Etienne White

“And the 2006 Runner-Up is”

Etienne White (right, at left) from the British Columbia Region. Congratulation Etienne on your success in this competition. Etienne received the Eunice Carter Memorial Award dedicated to the former Webster administrator, as well as a framed print from Canada’s foremost aviation artist Mr. Robert Bradford.

The Webster Competition successfully takes place every year with the help of numerous volunteers and sponsors. Our main sponsor Air Canada, is steadfast in their support and sponsorship and so we send a sincere thank you to Air Canada and Capt. Doug Bastow for attending the Awards Banquet. We’d also like to thank Capt. Steve Thompson and the Snowbirds for attending the banquet, providing a ride in a Snowbird Tutor for the winner and personally signing the mounted lithographs depicting the Snowbird team which were presented to all the Regional Winners. A big thank you goes out to Sennheiser Canada and representative Tim Mell for providing the winner and runner-up with top of the line noise canceling headsets; an appreciated bonus! Without the Trophies there would be no presentations, therefore we thank the Canadian Aviation Museum for making these trophies available each year for their symbolic presentation. Transport Canada plays a huge part in the success of this competition and without the two inspectors from Ottawa we would not have a flying competition. Thank you Pierre and Paul! There are many behind the scenes people to thank so this is an extended thanks to everyone not mentioned above, in particular the friends and family of the Regional Finalists who came across Canada to show their support and be here for the whole week!

The following is a list of the 2006 Regional Winners who made it to the National finals.

Representing the region of: