Lycoming 180hp Trophy

Origin Several IAC members in an effort to further the "grassroots" movement within the IAC promoted the concept of a permanent trophy to be awarded to pilots flying aircraft of 180 horsepower or less. The Textron Lycoming Company came forward to donate and provide ongoing sponsorship of this trophy in May of 1999. Criteria Until the discontinuation of the IAC Championships in 2001, the trophy along with a cash prize of $1,000.00 was presented to the highest scoring pilot in any category flying an aircraft of 180 or less horsepower at the IAC Championships.  The trophy only is now awarded at the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships.

Procedures
The name of the recipient is given to the Contest Director by the Scoring Director after the contest is completed. The recipient's plaque is ordered by the Executive Director. No name is inscribed on the recipient plaque.

Presentation
Recipient trophies have been funded by Textron Lycoming 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 EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The recipient plaque is presented at the U.S. Nationals annual awards banquet.

THE LYCOMING 180hp TROPHY - CHRONOLOGY OF RECIPIENTS
1999 - Mike Niccum 2000 - Bob Sweginnis 2001 - Alden Lewis 2002 - Lois Bud Judy 2003 - Lois Bud Judy 2004 – Joe Haycraft 2005 – Bud Judy	2006 – Bud Judy 2007 – Joe Haycraft 2008 – George Hendricks 2009 – Phillip Gragg 2010 – Paul Thomson 2011 – No longer funded 2012