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 is now awarded at the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships.
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