Awards were given for aircraft in 6 categories plus Most Distant Flyin and Grand Champion. Pilots opted to have their aircraft included in the judging when they registered. An award was also given for the People’s Choice, based on ballots cast by visitors to LOEFI 2023.

• A team of Chapter members then appraised each aircraft, considering appearance and other subjective considerations. Judging took place between 0830 and 1130.
• Attendees were given the opportunity to cast a ballot for the “People’s Choice” award.
• Based on information provided by the pilots when they registered, the award for “Most Distant Flyin” was given to the pilot from most distant home airport in ‘air miles’.
• Trophies were presented on stage to the award winners at 1330. (Trophies will be mailed to any not present.)
• A framed photo of the winning aircraft will also be provided honoring their recognition as winners at LOEFI 2023.

Congratulations 2023 Award Winners

Award	Recipient	Aircraft	Tail #
Best Plans Built	Martin DiStefano	Steen Skybolt	N117JR
Best Kit Built	Tom Dollmeyer	Glassair Super II FT	N59CL
Best Contemporary	Michael McCann	Cessna 206 Stationair	N5716J
Best Classic	Larry Shapnek	Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser	N4159M
Best LSA/Trike	Janet Crosby	Zlin Savage iCub – LSA	N3311
Best Warbird	Phil Phillips	L-19 Birddog	N219TH
Most Distant Fly-In	William Wright	Cessna C-172 Skyhawk	N35627
People’s Choice	Rodney Jarrell	Vans RV-10	N104AZ
Grand Champion	Rodney Jarrell	Vans RV-10	N104AZ
Honorable Mention	Mike Paxson	P-51 Pedal Plane	413984

LOEFI 2023 Award Winners

Again this year, thanks go out to all the pilots who joined in the aircraft judging. And to the Members who volunteered to be judges for this traditional activity of LOEFI for many years.

Photos by Raymond Alderete

 

 

 

Last Updated on October 13, 2024 by gyoungiii