Annual dinner and awards night report

58 members and guests turned out for the annual dinner and presentation of awards at the Pomme D'or on the 24th September. During an evening of excellent food and lots of 'there I was, on my own..' heroic piloting chat, 6 trophies were awarded along with several awards of Pilot Wings and Achievement Certificates. During 2010 there were 7 first solos, 10 complete PPLs, 10 IMC Ratings and 10 Night Qualifications.

The Silverware was awarded thus:

  • Spot Landing Competition Winner - Alex Bailhache
  • Youngest Solo - Pierre Mare (on 16th Birthday!)
  • Longest Distance (Private Aircraft) - Charles Strasser  (Jersey to Israel  5800 miles)
  • Longest Distance (Aero Club Aircraft) - Scott Dingle and Iain Scott  (Jersey to Morocco 4000 miles)
  • Most Promising Student(s) - Kat Tiefenthal and Sue Greenall
  • Airmanship Award - David Le Peurian

                  Awards dinner 2011 picture

                   Kat Tiefenthal receiving one of her award certificates