The Fred Leidig Trophy

Origin
The trophy was conceived and donated by Robert H. Wagstaff of Anchorage, Alaska and presented on behalf of the Southern Arizona Aerobatic Club, IAC Chapter 62.  It memorializes Fred Leidig, a founding member of Chapter 62 and long-time Intermediate competitor.

Criteria
Presented to the winner of the Intermediate 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 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.

THE FRED LEIDIG TROPHY – RECIPIENTS    

1991 – Bill Williamson
1992 – Stratton Gillis
1993 – Gerry Molidor
1994 – Bradley Vidrine
1995 – Suzanne Owen
1996 – Not Flown
1997 – Fred DeLacerda
1998 – John Handly
1999 – Clyde Cable
2000 – Hector Ramirez
2001 – Justin Andersen
2002 – Mike Wiskus
2003 – Larry Reynolds
2004 – Todd Whitmer
2005 – Doug Bartlett
2006 – Bud Judy

 

 

 

 

 

2007 – Kevin Campbell
2008 – Michael Montgomery
2009 – Bill Denton
2010 – Scott Dierolf
2011 – Tom Adams
2012 – Stan Moye
2013 – Aaron McCartan
2014 - Curt Richmond
2015 - Thomas Braymer
2016 - David Taylor
2017 - Mark Budd Sr.
2018 - Adam Messenheimer
2019 - Tom Rhodes
2020 - N/A
2021 - Michael Lents
2022 - Justin Hickson
2023 - Jerry Esquenazi