2011 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards FAA Safety Team National Resource Center Lakeland, Florida

Presented to: Leon D. Adelstone By: FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Date: Saturday January 14, 2012

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Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award

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Named for the creators of the first successful powered airplane

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Lifetime achievement award for pilots

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First authorized in 2003

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Qualifications:

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50+ consecutive years as CAA / FAA pilot

– Up to 20 years can be military •

US Citizen or Permanent Resident all that time

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“Clean” pilot record

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Qualifications:

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3 letters of recommendation from FAA pilots

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Must apply to FAA; can download the forms

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Award can be up to 2 years posthumously

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Recipients Are Honored By:

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Special-issue FAA certificate suitable for framing

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Lapel pin

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Lapel pin for spouse

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Name inscribed in Roll of Honor on FAASAFETY.GOV

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Our Distinguished Airman of Honor

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Leon D. Adelstone Tampa, FL

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Flying Career

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Student Pilot 7/28/1961 1 st SOLO 8/26/1961, Topeka, Kansas.

N4896E Tri- Champ.

Private Pilot December 6, 1961.

Leon is a Commercial Pilot, SEL, Instrument Airplane with over 800 flight Hours.

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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT HIM

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I feel confident that Leon is worthy of receiving this award. His knowledge extends to both the technical and mechanical knowledge of flying. Leon is an active and enthusiastic promoter of safe flight, encouraging new pilots and experienced alike. He is an outstanding candidate for the Wright Brothers Award.

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Donald Miller

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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT HIM

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Leon is a knowledgeable, active instrument pilot, and is highly respected by myself and other pilots at our EAA 175 Chapter at (KVDF). Leon stays current with FAA safety concerns as I can attest that I have witnessed his presence at many monthly FAASTeam Safety Seminars. He is a man of good deportment and high moral ground regarding aviation and his fellow man. I strongly recommend Mr. Adelstone to receive the FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.

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Steven Reisser

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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT HIM

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Leon dedication and enthusiasm have led him from a young solo pilot in 1961 to his commercial and instrument ratings and is a respected member of our aviation community. Leon has always been an enthusiastic advocate of aviation, aircraft ownership, and a dedicated supporter of FAA, AOPA, and EAA programs. He is a strong advocate of aviation safety encouraging more importantly our student pilots. Leon is extremely knowledgeable and is a true aviation professional and I highly recommend him for the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.

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Alan Yerly

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OUR HERO Leon D. Adelstone

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OUR NEXT UPCOMING HERO

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