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Origins
The trophy was conceived and donated by Mrs. Betty Skelton Frankman, Former Feminine International Aerobatic Champion and pilot of the famous Pitts "Little Stinker". Her aircraft is in the collection of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Betty helped popularize this superb aerobatic aircraft.
Criteria
Presented to the top placing woman in the powered Unlimited category at the U. S. National Aerobatic Championships.
Procedures
The name of the recipient is provided the Contest Director by the Scoring Director after the contest is completed. The recipient's plaque is ordered by the Executive Director along with the other trophies for the Nationals. No name is inscribed.
Presentation
Recipient trophies are funded by IAC and consist of a laser cut plaque with a photograph of the permanent trophy set in the plaque. The master trophy remains on display at the IAC Pavilion in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The plaque is presented at the U. S. National Aerobatic Championships annual awards banquet each year.
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