Showing posts with label August Raspet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label August Raspet. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

James Wiebe named "August Raspet" EAA award winner for 2011

Hi Friends,

I've got big news.

A few weeks ago I received a letter from Rod Hightower.  He is the president of the EAA -- and the EAA is the most important voice in experimental aviation in this country.

I was informed that I had been selected for this year's "August Raspet" award, which is given annually.  Quoting the EAA:

"Since 1960, the Dr. August Raspet Memorial Award has been presented every year to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of light aircraft design."

They cited three reasons for awarding this to me:

1)  My work in developing carbon fiber in ultralight aircraft;
2)  My work in developing lightweight instrumentation for aircraft;
3)  And my work in developing "water in fuel" technology for aircraft.

I was mildly stunned by this news...

Anyway, this evening, they have posted the news story on their website:

http://www.airventure.org/news/2011/110727_raspet.html

And tomorrow night (Thursday) I receive the award.

Kind Regards,

James (For my latest news, I suggest you follow me on Twitter:  @jamespwiebe  @beliteaircraft )