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2011 Webster Memorial Trophy Finalists

Editor — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:52:49 +0000

Finalists to Compete at Grondair in Saint-Frédéric, Quebec

Congratulations!
Congratulations to the nine finalists in the 2011 Webster Memorial Trophy Competition. These finalists will compete for the coveted title as Canada’s Top Amateur Pilot of 2011. The final round of the competition will take place August 17-20, 2011 at Grondair in Saint-Frédéric, Quebec City.

100+ Milestone
This year, the Webster Trophy Competition broke the 100 plus Milestone with 105 applicants competing for the trophy. Applicants came from across Canada representing many Flight Schools to compete in the Regional phase of the competition. The nine top candidates will move forward to compete for the final prize and right to claim the John C. Webster Trophy and Bronze Webster Medallion.

Sponsors and Supporters
Thanks to all the wonderful Sponsors and Supporters of the competition who helped make 2011 an incredible year with over 100 applicants competing. LearnToFly.ca is a proud Supporter of the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition, and we were very excited to see this 100+ Milestone achieved this year.

The 100+ Milestone achievement is shared with all the participating Flight Training Units who encouraged their student pilots to join the competition. One of the main sponsors of the Webster Trophy Competition is Air Canada. Thanks are extended to all of the supporters and sponsors who provided many forms of support including financial assistance, prizes, media coverage and posters. This 100+ Milestone achievement could not have been accomplished without the overwhelming support and involvement of everyone involved.

The Top 9 Regonial Finalists

British Columbia: Michael Wieclawek, Pacific Flying Club (Delta, BC)
Alberta: Kevin Aalders, Centennial Flight Centre
Saskatchewan: Lindsay Bowers, Regina Flying Club
Manitoba: Cody Neil, Harv’s Air
Western Ontario: Matthew Duplan, Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club
Central Ontario: Oliver Darroch, Spectrum Airways
Eastern Ontario: Joshua Shea, Ottawa Flying Club
Quebec: Mathieu Beaumier, Cargair
Atlantic: Justin Mailman, Moncton Flight Centre

John C. Webster
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is held each year in memory of the late John Webster. Sadly, John died in a fatal airplane accident in 1931 while practicing his aerobatic flying routine to represent Canada in the Trans-Canada Air Pageant.

Saint-Frédéric, Quebec City
The Top 9 Regional Finalists will compete in August, 2011 at Grondair in Saint-Frédéric, Quebec. These finalists will meet together and compete for the title of Top Amateur Pilot in Canada.

Beautiful Poster
Download the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition Poster for the 2011 Finals. This poster nicely captures the warm spirit and traditional feel of this eighty year old competition. (Download the French Version of the Poster) Please share this poster with everyone you know, and tell them about the Webster Trophy Competition.

Webster Trophy
The Webster Trophy resides permanently at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa. The Rockcliffe Flying Club has been chosen as the host school for the event and preparations are already under way for a major celebration, banquet and awards ceremony.

Early Bird Draw Winners
Webster competitors are encouraged to enter early. By waiting too long, many potential competitors miss the competition deadline. The applicant’s submission may be delayed due to unexpected delays in completing the required flight tests because of weather, scheduling or aircraft maintenance. To avoid disappointment, candidates are encouraged to enter long before the deadline approaches.

As an incentive, Early Bird Prizes are awarded.

The 2011 Early Bird Draw Winners

Zachary Belanger – An HME-110 headset donated by Sennheiser
Ryan Costello – Brightline Aviator Flight Bag donated by Aviation World
Christopher Kincaid – A one year subscription to WINGS magazine
Nigel MacLennan – Set of Aviator Sunglasses donated by COPA
Howard Leung – Pilot Licence Holder donated by COPA
Martin Nadeau – Royal Mint Commemorative Coin donated by WINGS magazine

Flight Instructor Appreciation
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition would not be the success it is without the dedicated and hard work of Flight Instructors across Canada.

With over 100 qualified candidates entering the Webster Trophy Competition this year, it was important to also recognize the hard work of the many dedicated Flight Instructors from Flight Schools across the country.

It takes many dedicated flight instructors to teach the eager student pilots and private pilots who compete in the Webster Competition each year. The tireless Flight Instructors help the individuals to prepare for the competition and be better candidates for the Top Amateur Pilot award.

Flight Instructor Draw
In order to honour the hard work of the Flight Instructors, a separate Flight Instructor Draw was established. The Flight Instructors named in the Applicant’s packages are eligible for recognition and prizes.

With the help of supporting organizations, the Flight Instructor Draw included wonderful prizes donated this year.

Congratulations and thanks to the Flight Instructors who helped to instruct and prepare the student pilots who competed in the 2011 Webster Memorial Trophy Competition.

2011 Flight Instructor Draw Winners

Tahara MacDonald, Moncton Flight College – HME – 110 headset donated by Sennheiser
Jeff Davy, Ottawa Flying Club – Brightline Aviator Flight Bag donated by Aviation World
Kamna Subedi, Seneca College – A one year subscription to WINGS magazine
Steve Hause, Sault College – Set of Aviator Sunglasses donated by COPA
Fred Neufeld, St. Thomas Flight Centre – Pilot Licence Holder donated by COPA
Andrew Simpson, Ottawa Flying Club – Royal Mint Commemorative Coin Set

Moncton Flight College – MFC
Congratulations to the Moncton Flight College (MFC) in Moncton, New Brunswick.

2011 Webster Sennheiser Scholarship
Moncton Flight College (MFC) is the winner of the 2011 Webster Sennheiser Scholarship.

The Webster/Sennheiser Scholarship is donated by Sennheiser Canada and it’s awarded on an annual basis. This Scholarship is awarded to the Flight Training Unit that encourages and produces the greatest number of competitors into the annual Webster Memorial Trophy Competition.

$3,000 Scholarship
Valued at $3,000, the Scholarship is used for advanced training of Webster Competitors from their Flight Training School. The winning school may divide up the Scholarship funds to offer continued, advanced flight training for 1-4 of the current year Webster Competitors from their school.

Last year, the Webster Sennheiser Scholarship was won by the Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club. This year, congratulations go to the Moncton Flight College (MFC). The presentation of the scholarship will be formally made at the ATAC Convention held in November in Montreal.

Top Ten Pilot Tips
LearnToFly.ca is pleased to continue our Top Ten Pilot Tips Series again this year. We have the Top Finalists from the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition each year submit to us their Top Ten Pilot Tips.

We share these Top Ten Pilot Tips with our visitors to help them become better pilots. As a student pilot, private pilot or commercial pilot, you can always benefit from words of advice from Top Pilots across Canada.

Be a Better Pilot
Strive to always be a better pilot. You never stop learning, and our Top 10 Pilot Tips Series will give you access to the best tips from the best pilots. We look forward to receiving these Top 10 Lists from this years Finalists, and we will share them with you as soon as we can.

Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition for hitting the 100+ Candidates this year, and congratulations to the Top Nine Regional Finalists. Also, congrats go out to the Webster Early Bird Draw Winners and the Flight Instructor Draw Winners. And, congratulations to the Moncton Flight College (MFC) for winning the Webster Sennheiser Scholarship this year.

2011 has been a great year for the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition, and we look forward to the Finals to be held at Grondair in Saint-Frédéric, Quebec City this August.

Who will be the Top Amateur Pilot in Canada for 2011?

Good Luck to all the Finalists!

2011 Webster Memorial Trophy Competition

Editor — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:03:51 +0000

Off to a Resounding Start!

Already 21 Competitors
The 2011 Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is off to a great start with twenty one approved competitors already signed up.

Normally, applications for this annual competition do not start to arrive until the end of February. Even then, there are usually only a few early applications in the beginning of the year, with most of the applicants coming in much later. As the inviting spring weather approaches, pilots are thinking more about the fun of flying. That’s typically when the number of competitors builds progressively until the application cut-off date in June.

2011 Competition
It’s great to see there are already twenty-one competitors who have already applied and been accepted for this year’s competition. This is an excellent indicator of the awareness that the programme has generated recently and of the high degree of interest in participation by the aviation community.

Webster Memorial Trophy Competition
LearnToFly.ca is a proud supporter of the Webster Trophy Competition, and we are very excited about the great response for 2011. We encourage all Private Pilots to consider entering this excellent competition. This annual competition is open to Private Pilots in Canada. James Pouget was the 2010 winner of the Webster Trophy, and you could be the winner for 2011. But, first, you must apply!

2011 Target: 100+ Competitors
The Webster Team is striving to encourage a record number of competitors this year. They hope to break the 100 mark and by these early signs it seems to be a distinct possibility.

Helpful Pilot Tips
The Top Amateur Pilots from the 2010 Webster Trophy Competition have some Helpful Pilot Tips for this year’s competitors. Be certain to browse these Top 10 Tips from last year’s Top Pilots if you want the inside scoop on how to succeed as a top pilot.

We’re thankful for the insightful and helpful tips from these top pilots, and we hope the tips they have compiled will help you become Canada’s Top Amateur Pilot for 2011.

June 15 2011
The Webster competition is a year-long event. It officially begins on June 16th of each year with applications being accepted for the annual competition. The applications are accepted until midnight EDT on the following June 15th. At that time, the nine regional finalists are determined and then announced on the next day. The competitors must complete and submit the application package, including the associated flight test reports, before the deadline to qualify. The national portion of the competition takes place in late August to determine the status of Top Amateur Pilot in Canada for the respective year.

2010 Webster Trophy Finalists
The 2010 Competition Finalists are pictured here at the Webster Award Ceremony. Picture yourself at the 2011 Award Ceremony, after you enter and qualify!

Flight Training Units
The number of Flight Training Units participating in the Webster Trophy Competition increases significantly ever year. The flight schools have the added benefit of potential extra training revenue when their customers (pilots and student pilots) request additional flight training hours to prepare for the competition. The Flight Training Units can proactively encourage their members and customers to join the competition. These flight schools can also suggest the applicants book some additional training hours to compete more successfully in the competition.

$3,000 Award
Flight Training Units may also win the Webster/Sennheiser annual award of $3,000. This goes to the Flight Training Unit that successfully encourages the greatest number of pilots to enter. This award in turn is then applied to the additional training of up to four of the school’s applicants.

Extra Flight Training Revenue
Many Flight Training Units have come up with innovative ways of encouraging their members and students to participate. Some flight schools are offering cash bonuses to their instructors who encourage students to enter the Webster Trophy Competition. One school came up with the idea to then increase the Instructor bonus if their entrant(s) becomes a finalist and again if their entrant(s) becomes the winner.

One Flight Training Unit’s CFI is encouraging many of their excellent students to enter at the time of completing their flight test and applying for their licence. Another school is absorbing the administration fee of $25 to enter so that they can encourage their customers to enter. All these innovative ideas have been generated by the schools themselves adding to the overall excitement of the programme.

Young and Old
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is open to all amateur powered-pilots in Canada who hold a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or higher, regardless of their age or experience. The competition is both challenging and fun.

The competition has many benefits for all the competitors. They can test their skills, and in many cases enhance their safety through some additional preparation and training. The process also renews potential recency requirements for pilots.

Career Opportunities
For the competitors who become finalists, they receive great recognition within the aviation community across Canada. For private pilots considering a career in aviation, the contest could open numerous doors of opportunity.

This year the national portion of the competition takes place in Quebec, specifically being hosted by Grondair from August 17th to August 20th, 2011.

The 2011 Webster Memorial Trophy Competition
Submit your Application today.

Apply Now!
Private Pilots are encouraged to join the 2011 Webster Memorial Trophy Competition.

If you hold your PPL, look into this year’s competition. If you know a Private Pilot, or have a student Pilot you are teaching, then please tell them about this great competition.

Details about the competition are available online.

Read more about the competition on LearnToFly.ca

Download the application and information package at WebsterTrophy.ca

Will you be the Top Amateur Pilot in Canada for 2011?

Good Luck to all Webster Trophy Competitors!

Cameron MacLean – Top 10 Pilot Tips

Editor — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:26:44 +0000

Top Pilots – Top Tips!

Cameron MacLean
Cameron is ranked as a Top 10 Amateur Pilot in Canada by the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition 2010. Not only did Cameron place in the top ten, but Cameron was runner-up in the competition. The top amateur pilot award (2010) went to James Pouget. Congratulations to all the Top 10 Pilots, and special congratulations to Cameron MacLean and James Pouget.

Webster Memorial Trophy Competition
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is an annual event intended to declare the “Top Amateur Pilot in Canada”. Special to LearnToFly.ca, these Top Amateur Pilots have been sharing their Top 10 Pilot Tips. These proven Aviators have great tips for anyone learning to fly. This is the fourth instalment in our series of Top 10 Piloting Tips, and Cameron MacLean has some excellent Flight Training Tips to share.

Flight Training
At the time of the competition, Cameron held a Private Pilot Licence and was moving toward a Commercial Licence through Coastal Pacific Aviation in Abbotsford, BC. Cameron also held a night rating.

Coastal Pacific Aviation Ltd.
Coastal Pacific offices and facilities are located at the Abbotsford International Airport. Their primary flight training facility is located in Abbotsford, British Columbia. They have been training pilots since 1974.

Loves to Fly
Cameron MacLean loves to fly! Cameron says his dad took him flying when he was just six weeks old and he has held an interest in aviation for as long as he can remember. It was in Grade 11, when Cameron decided he wanted a career in aviation. He made his decision that he would like to fly professionally and he began learning to fly in March 2009.

Cross Country
Exactly one year after Cameron’s first solo, he flew a cross country flight in a Piper Cherokee from North Bay, Ontario to Langley, British Columbia. Cameron’s father was in the right seat (co-pilot) with him when Cameron made this milestone flight.

Top 10 Pilot Tips from a Top 10 Amateur Pilot

Cameron MacLean was happy to share his Top 10 Flight Training Tips with LearnToFly.ca and he hopes these Pilot Tips will help you in your Flight Training.

Here’s Cameron’s Top 10 List:

Detailed flight planning is the foundation for a great flight.
Stay ahead of the aircraft. If you are not doing anything, there is probably something to do.
Different people have different limits. Know yours.
Be professional. People are always watching – even if you think they aren’t.
Know as much as you can about your aircraft and then some.
If you don’t know something ask somebody!
Aviation is a very small world. You will always run into someone you know so never burn bridges!
If you are not comfortable with something voice your opinion.
Aviate, Navigate, Communicate!
Have fun and take pride in everything you do.

Congratulations to Cameron MacLean for being a Top Ranked Amateur Pilot (2010), and thanks for sharing your Top 10 Flight Training Tips!

The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition
The annual Webster Trophy Competition is a great way for Amateur Pilots to prove their piloting skills. It’s fun, and pilots will develop and enhance their aviation skills as they participate in this Canada Wide competition.

Applications are now being accepted for 2011. If you’re an Amateur Pilot, please contact the Webster Trophy Competition to join the competition.

Will you be the Top Amateur Pilot this year?

Share your Pilot Tips
We invite you to post a comment with your Top Pilot Tips. Tell others what helped make your flight training easier, safer and more professional.

Pilots should always be learning. Your pilot license is a license to learn. Share your flight training experience with others.

Congratulations to the Top 10 Amateur Pilots for 2010.

Cody Neill – Top 10 Pilot Tips

Editor — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:14:30 +0000

Top Pilots – Top Tips!

Cody Neill
Cody is ranked as a Top 10 Amateur Pilot in Canada by the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition 2010.

Flight Training
This top ranked Amateur Pilot trained at Harv’s Air in Manitoba, Canada. Harv’s Air is a well known, family owned, flight training operation with multiple locations near Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Webster Memorial Trophy Competition
This is our third instalment of Top 10 Pilot Tips shared by the Top 10 Ranked Amateur Pilots of the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition of 2010. These Top Flight Training Tips by Top Pilots will help you become a better and safer Pilot.

Share your own Top 10 Pilot Tips
If you have other tips you would like to add, please post a comment with your Top Pilot Tips. Share your favourite flight training tips. Help everyone to be a better and safer pilot.

Top 10 Pilot Tips from a Top 10 Amateur Pilot

Cody Neill was happy to share his Top 10 Flight Training Tips with LearnToFly.ca and he hopes these Pilot Tips will help you in your Flight Training.

Here’s Cody’s Top 10 List:

Make sure you pick an instructor you like.
Study your FTM (Flight Training Manual) and know exactly what you’re doing before doing a new lesson in the air.
Use your resources for any questions you have. (e.g. Instructor, pilot friends etc.)
Take ‘From The Ground Up’ with you, everywhere you go.
Be rested and energized before every flight.
The weather briefer is your friend. Don’t be afraid to ask anything.
Aviate, Navigate, Communicate in that order.
Stay organized. Do as much on the ground as possible so you don’t fall behind in the air.
Know your limits.
Enjoy every minute of it!

Congratulations to Cody Neill for being a Top Ranked Amateur Pilot (2010), and thanks for sharing your Top 10 Flight Training Tips!

We look forward to publishing the Top 10 Pilot Tips from other Top 10 Amateur Pilots in Canada.

Accepting 2011 Applications
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is now accepting applications for the 2011 competition. If you are an amateur pilot, and would like to join the competition this year, don’t delay. Submit your application now. Are you the Top Amateur Pilot of 2011?

Michael Ciezadlo – Top 10 Pilot Tips

Editor — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:53:04 +0000

Top Pilots – Tips!

Michael Ciezadlo
Mike is ranked as a Top 10 Amateur Pilot in Canada by The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition 2010.

Flight Training
Mike trained at the Brampton Flight Centre near Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Mike’s flight training and hard work helped him to earn a spot in the Top 10 Ranked Amateur Pilots in Canada for 2010. Mike’s future in Aviation looks great with his achievement and success in the Webster Competition.

Webster Memorial Trophy Competition
Amateur Pilots across Canada are encouraged to participate in the annual Webster Competition to sharpen and improve their flying skills and to compete for a top rank in this well recognized aviation competition. Amateur pilots ranking in the top 10 receive awards, prestige and recognition as top aviators. This is always a great way to stand out as a top amateur pilot to help improve your future career opportunities in the aviation field.

Tips from the Top Amateur Pilots
This is the second article in our series of Top 10 Pilot Tips from the Top 10 Amateur Pilots (2010). We hope this series of Top 10 Pilot Tips will help you to become a better Pilot as you Learn to Fly or advance your piloting skills. We hope you enjoy Michael Ciezadlo’s Flight Training Tips.

Top 10 Pilot Tips from a Top 10 Amateur Pilot

Michael Ciezadlo was happy to share his Top 10 Pilot Tips, and here’s what Mike said:

“Kind of basic rules, but I do swear by them!”

Here’s Mike’s Top 10 Pilot Tips:

If the weather looks marginal, it probably is. It is better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than it is to be in the air wishing you were on the ground.
Plan cross countries in your spare time to keep flight planning skills sharp.
If at all possible, make every take-off and landing count. Try to stray from doing normal take offs and landings and augment them with specialities (i.e. Short or Soft Field).
On cross countries do not rely on fancy electronics (i.e. Auto Pilot, GPS, etc.). Map reading is an important skill and could save your life one day.
Pretend every flight is a flight test. By trying to envision this every time, it reduces the stress on the actual day.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Flight computers can be quite accurate; though electronics do fail and batteries do die. Make every attempt to keep current on how to use an E6-B.
If the opportunity arises, try to log some time on a tail dragger. This form of flying demands excellent stick and rudder control.
Fly the plane; fly the plane; fly the plane.
Have Fun! If flying was not fun, then why would people do it?

Congratulations to Michael Ciezadlo for being a Top Ranked Amateur Pilot (2010), and thanks for sharing your Top 10 List of Piloting Tips!

We look forward to publishing the Top 10 Pilot Tips from other Top 10 Amateur Pilots in Canada.

Danielle Furgason – Top 10 Pilot Tips

Editor — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:34:24 +0000

Top Pilots – Top Tips!

Danielle Furgason
Danielle is ranked as a Top 10 Amateur Pilot in Canada by The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition 2010.

Flight Training
Danielle is from Regina, Saskatchewan, and she trained at the Regina Flying Club. Danielle earned her Commercial Pilot’s License through the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Commercial Pilot Diploma Program.

Future Plans
Danielle’s next step in aviation will be working towards her Instructor Rating, and her long term goal is to eventually work her way up into major airlines.

Webster Memorial Trophy Competition
The Top 10 Finalists in the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition (2010) were asked to submit their Top 10 Pilot Tips to LearnToFly.ca. We’ll publish these Top 10 Pilot Tips from the Top Amateur Pilots in Canada to help you become a better pilot.

Top 10 Pilot Tips from a Top 10 Amateur Pilot

Here’s Danielle Furgason’s Top 10 List:

Check the weather often, not just when flying. Learning to decode TAFs, METARs, GFAs etc. comes with practice.
Every new pilot has some bad flights – don’t let it discourage you! Learn from all of your mistakes.
Talking on the radio may seem intimidating at first, but eventually this garbled nonsense will become your second language.
Don’t focus on  only one  instrument. Take information from several instruments to figure out what’s going on.
ATC (Air Traffic Control) is more scared of you than you are of them.  Don’t be afraid to ask for clarification on any instructions or clearances you don’t understand.
Study! Know  all the  steps to every flight manoeuvre before you get into the airplane to practice it.
Your image in aviation sticks with you! From the very first day you start flying to  your last flight  make sure you conduct yourself in the way you wish to be remembered.
On a flight test the  two  things to  remember  are HALT Check and Refer to Checklist.
 Practice good situational awareness even when you are with your instructor. It will make your  solos less scary!
Don’t get behind your airplane!  Make sure you know what’s going on right now, what’s coming up next, and plan  your next action or procedure.

Congratulations to Danielle Furgason for being a Top Ranked Amateur Pilot (2010), and thanks for sharing your Top 10 List of Piloting Tips!

We look forward to publishing the Top 10 Pilot Tips from other Top 10 Amateur Pilots in Canada.

Webster Memorial Trophy Winner 2010 – James Pouget

Editor — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:37:21 +0000

James Pouget is Top Amateur Pilot in Canada – 2010

Congratulations James Pouget!
James Pouget wins the prestigious Webster Memorial Trophy for 2010.

James Pouget flies out of the Durham Flight Centre in Oshawa, Ontario, and he trained at Centennial College. James joins the ranks of being named the Top Amateur Pilot in Canada and winner of the Canada wide Webster Memorial Trophy Competition.

Eastern Ontario Region
The 2010 Webster winner, James Pouget, represents the Eastern Ontario Region, flying out of Oshawa, Ontario. The 2nd place, runner-up is Cameron MacLean of British Columbia, representing the Coastal Pacific region of Canada. Interestingly, the 2009 winner and runner-up were also represented by the same two regions of Canada with Eastern Ontario Region placing first, and the Coastal Pacific region coming in a close second.

James Pouget and Cameron MacLean
Congratulations to James Pouget and Cameron MacLean for their demonstrated skill and professionalism as the top two Amateur pilots (First and Second place winners) across Canada.

As winner of the competition, James will receive respect and recognition as Canada’s Top Amateur Pilot. In addition, James’ award will include:

Bronze Medallion depicting the Webster Trophy
Two Tickets anywhere on the Air Canada system
Top of the Line HME 460 Series Head-Set from Sennheiser Canada
Professional Development Day with the Canadian Forces Elite Aerobatic Team – the Snowbirds
$1,000 Cheque from the Air Canada Pilot’s Association
Framed Print of John C. Webster in his Curtiss Rambler. The print is signed by Canadian artist Robert Bradford
Certificate of Congratulations Award from the Air Transport Association of Canada
$1,800 X-Wind Watch from Hamilton Watches

In addition, as the 2010 winner, James’ name will be engraved on the Webster Trophy that is kept on permanent display at the Canadian Aviation Museum.

Durham Flight Centre
Congratulations to the Durham Flight Centre of Oshawa, Ontario. James Pouget flew out of the Durham Flight Centre, and the training centre must be especially proud of James representing them in the Competition.

DFC
Durham Flight Centre is one of Southern Ontario’s newest Flight Schools. This modern flight training centre provides complete flight training to guide the student pilot through the many phases of professional or recreational pilot training. DFC has a great training facility, and provides advanced professional instruction utilizing a diverse fleet of well maintained aircraft.

DFC is located at the new Enterprise Air Hanger on the North Field of the Oshawa Airport.

Centennial College
James Pouget trained at Centennial College, and they offer a fantastic Professional Pilot Training Program.

12 Month Program
Centennial College offers a 12 Month Professional Pilot Training Program. The student receives 330 ground school hours and 200 flight hours totalling 530 hours of instruction during the 12 month program.

Three Phases
The Centennial College Professional Pilot Training Program has three phases:

Private Pilot
Commercial Pilot
Multi Engine IFR Rating

Congratulations again to James Pouget, Durham Flight Centre and Centennial College.

Webster Memorial Trophy Competition Supporters
LearnToFly.ca is a proud and enthusiastic supporter of the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition.

Supporters include:

Aerographics Creative Services
Air Cadet League of Canada
Air Canada Pilots Association
Airline Pilots Association
Air Transport Association Of Canada
Association Québécoise du Transport Aérien
Aviation World – Toronto
Canada Aviation Museum
Canadian Forces Snowbirds
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA)
Flightline Training Services
Hamilton Watches
LearnToFly.ca
NavCanada
Ninety-nines
On Line Single-Pilot Resource Management
Marcel Keays
Plein Vol
SAAB – Virginia
Sennheiser – Canada
Transport Canada
Vintage Wings
WINGS

The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition
The Webster Competition is a fantastic annual event, and Amateur Pilots from across Canada are encouraged to enter now for the 2011 Competition.

Amateur Pilots can earn tremendous recognition, and compete for the honour of being Canada’s Top Amateur Pilot.

New Pilots and Seasoned Pilots
The competition is not just for new pilots. Amateur Pilots of all ages and levels of experience are encouraged to apply and join this great competition. If you have been flying for years, it is a great way to refresh your skills and demonstrate your continued expertise in Aviation.

Applicants will enjoy the challenge of the competition, meet new friends, improve their Piloting skills and broaden their experience.

For more details, continue reading about the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition.

Are you going to be the Top Amateur Pilot in Canada for 2011?

Webster Memorial Trophy Competition

Editor — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:11:58 +0000

Are you the Top Amateur Pilot in Canada?

The Webster Memorial Team is looking for you!
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition selects the “Top Amateur Pilot in Canada” every year.

This annual competition was started in 1932, and it’s committed to finding and recognizing the Top Amateur Pilots from across Canada. It was interrupted once by World War II and again in 1954 due to escalating administrative costs. The Webster Competition was reactivated in 1980 with the support of sponsors, and a dedicated and hard working team. This important competition continues its annual commitment to locating and declaring Canada’s Top Amateur Pilot each year.

Recognition
The Webster Trophy Competition is recognized as a national sporting event by the Canadian Sport Aeroplane Association (CSAA) and the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI).

The Webster Trophy Competition is one of Canada’s most prestigious aviation events, and it is ideal for Amateur pilots aspiring to a career in aviation. Winners of Webster Trophy are recognized for their incredible achievement in aviation.

History
Doctor J. C. Webster of Shediac, New Brunswick established the John C. Webster Memorial Trophy Competition to perpetuate the memory of his late son, John.

Sadly, John Webster lost his life in an aircraft accident at St. Hubert, Quebec. John was practicing his aerobatic flying to represent Canada in the Trans-Canada Air Pageant. One month before his death, in July 1931, John represented Canada in the King’s Cup Air Race in England flying his Curtiss-Reid Rambler.

The Webster Trophy and Webster Medallion
The Webster Trophy is prominently displayed at the National Aviation Museum in Ottawa. Every year, for the Webster Memorial Trophy Presentation Banquet, the Trophy is made available for a symbolic presentation to the winner. It is then returned to its home at the National Aviation Museum.

The renowned Canadian sculptor Robert Tait MacKenzie (1867-1938) designed the Webster Trophy. The trophy is an elegant bronze figure depicting the mythical Greek god, Icarus and it symbolically represents youth and flight.

The John Webster Medal for Good Airmanship
The Webster Medallion is a carefully crafted bronze medallion depicting the Webster Trophy figure, and the inscription “The John Webster Medal for Good Airmanship”.

Webster Memorial Trophy Awards
Amateur Pilots are encouraged to enter the competition. The applicants will be part of a great tradition, and the Top Amateur Pilots in Canada will be recognized and receive awards.

Pictured here, 2008 Runner-Up, Trevor LeMarquand is congratulated by Webster Judge Don Fisher. You can see the beautifully framed print depicting John Webster’s aircraft.

The recognition alone is worthy of entering the competition. But, in addition to the fantastic recognition in the field of Aviation, the top pilots will receive significant awards.

First Prize

The Webster Memorial Trophy: symbolically presented to the Top Amateur Pilot in Canada
The beautiful John C. Webster bronze medallion, depicting the Webster Trophy
An Air Canada pass for two, valid anywhere within the Air Canada system
A beautifully framed print depicting John Webster’s aircraft, painted by Robert Bradford – one of Canada’s foremost aviation artists
A deluxe noise-cancelling headset donated by Sennheiser Canada Inc.
A professional development day with the Snowbirds Aerobatic Team
Hamiltion X-Wind Aviator’s Watch ($1,800 Value) courtesy of Hamilton Watches
A cheque to assist pilot training courtesy of the Air Canada Pilots Association

Second Prize

The Eunice Carter Memorial Award, symbolically presented for “Excellence in overall piloting skills”
An engraved plaque indicating the runner-up as a recipient of the Eunice Carter Memorial Award
A beautifully framed print depicting John Webster’s aircraft painted by Robert Bradford – one of Canada’s foremost aviation artists
A noise-cancelling headset donated by Sennheiser Canada, Inc.
Hamiltion Khaki Pilot Watch ($1,000 Value) courtesy of Hamilton Watches
A personalized log-book courtesy of Aviation World

National Finalists

A personalized plaque denoting their participation in the competition
Hamiltion Khaki Pilot Watch ($1,000 Value) courtesy of Hamilton Watches

All Participants

Personalized lithographs from the current Snowbirds Team
One year membership to COPA
One year subscription to WINGS

The Webster Memorial Trophy Team
Pictured here are the 2009 Judges, Transport Canada Flight Test Inspectors, Finalists and Air Canada Representative.

A Webster Competitor is an Amateur Pilot with a Professional Attitude.
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition strives to encourage excellence in amateur piloting skills. The competition is a non-profit organization dedicated to declaring the Top Amateur Pilot in Canada every year.

The competition is open to any Canadian citizen, British subject, or landed immigrant who holds a valid Canadian private or commercial pilot licence. The competition is designed for Amateur pilots only. As such, any pilot who has used their licence for hire or reward within the last 5 years, or who has received flight instruction through the Canadian Armed Forces (except Air Cadets), or who has previously won the competition cannot compete.

The Webster Trophy Competition applicants must complete a Webster Regional Flight Test, or submit a copy of your recent Private or Commercial Flight Test Report.

Sponsors and Supporters
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition thanks its generous sponsors and supporters including:

Air Canada
Aerographics
Air Cadet League of Canada
Air Canada Pilots Association
Air Canada JAZZ
Airline Pilots Association International
Air Transport Association of Canada
Association Quebecoise du Transport Aerien (AQTA)
ATAC
Aviation World
Brampton Flight Centre
Calgary Flying Club
Canada Aviation Museum
COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association)
Flightline Training Services
Hamilton Watches
J. Goss and Associates
LearnToFly Inc.
Moncton Flight College
Nav Canada
Online Single-Pilot Resource Management
Ottawa Flying Club
PHD Creative Thinking
Plein Vol
Robert Bradford
SAAB Aircraft Leasing
Sennheiser
Canadian Forces Snowbirds
The Ninety-Nines
Transport Canada
Vintage Wings
Wings

Recognition
The competition provides finalists with national exposure to senior officials and other dignitaries within the aviation industry. In fact, Canada’s aviation employers often search for air crew by watching the annual Webster Competition to select potential new hires.

Air Canada has hired many Webster Trophy Winners and other finalists after meeting certain employment criteria. Other Webster Trophy Winners have been offered flying positions within the Canadian aviation industry and elsewhere in the world. By entering this competition, the Amateur Pilot has the potential benefit of securing future employment within the competitive aviation field.

Information Package and Application Form
Interested Amateur Pilots are encouraged to review the Information Package and Application Form. These are available from the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition Website. For complete contact details, and the entire application form, contact the Webster Team.

All Ages Welcome
The competition is open to pilots of all ages. Regardless of how long you have been a pilot, you are invited to apply as long as you are an amateur pilot. If you are a recent Aviation college graduate, or a freshly licensed pilot, or even a seasoned long-time pilot, you are encourgaged to join the competition. It’s a great way to enhance your aviation safety, and challenge yourself. It’s great fun, and a great way to renew your recency requirements.

Contact the Webster Team
Amy Foy is the contact for registering for the competition, or to obtain additional information.

Amy Foy
Webster Administrator
Webster Memorial Trophy Competition
1086 Grenon Ave.,
Ottawa, Ontario
K2B 8N1

Telephone: (613) 596-9037
Fax: (613) 596-0387
Email: webstertrophy@gmail.com
Website: www.WebsterTrophy.ca

Prove it to your Peers!
If you are an Amateur Pilot, enter the Webster Memorial Trophy Competition! Let everyone know, that YOU are the Top Amateur Pilot in Canada!