WGC 25 Year Membership Recognition
Members having been with the club for 25 years or more.
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* People having "1987*" as their start date may have started prior to 1987.
Norm Dyck Trophy
Awarded to the member who contributes to the sport in general and our Club in particular and is not necessarily recognized when the points are added up for other trophies. Donated by Norm Dyck, a former active member, in 1969.
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Tony Butt Memorial Citabria Trophy
Awarded to the Tow Pilot who has most usefully served the Club over the last year. Donated by Jeff Bell, Natalia Gadomska, and Pat Pelletier.
Year | Pilot |
2024 | Jeremy Birkbeck |
2023 | John Peck |
2022 | Mike Maskell |
2021 | Perry Taylor |
2020 | John Peck |
2019 | Kelly Allardyce |
2018 | John Peck |
2017 | Perry Taylor |
2016 | John Peck |
2015 | Larry Morrow |
2014 | Jeff Bell |
2013 | Jeff Helps |
2012 | Mike Maskell |
C.F.I. Trophy
Awarded to the "Student of the Year". The decision for the winner is made by the C.F.I.. Criteria are: a high mark in the M.O.T. exam, a demonstrated excellence in flying ability during license check flights, and also contributes in general to the activities of the Club. Donated by Yvonne and Ian Oldaker.
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Flight Trophy
Awarded to the pilot who is a member of the Club and has the greatest number of flights in the past season in Manitoba. Flights for which the pilot may receive remuneration are not counted. Donated by Mike Kepron.
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Paul Tingskou Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the Club Champion (six best flights) in memory of Paul Tingskou who was one of the Winnipeg Gliding Club's most able and enthusiastic founding members. The Eppler airfoil was created by Dr. Eppler for an advanced high performance flying wing sailplane which Paul designed over a period of years, and was about to begin to build at the time of his death in 1976. In previous years the trophy was awarded on the basis of a pilot's best five flights. From 2003 to 2010, the pilot's best six flights in Manitoba were used in accordance with the CDNC OLC Classic contest rules. Starting in 2011, the pilot's best six flights in Manitoba have been used in accordance with CDNC OLC Plus contest rules.
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James Dew Trophy
Awarded for the single best flight of the year. Donated by James Dew Flyways Esso.
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