Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy

Grand Champion

Beechcraft G17-S Staggerwing

Owned by: Larry and Doris Beck of Canby, Oregon

Built in 1944, the pristine yellow painted aircraft exhibits the dedication of the Beck's and their crew in preserving our aviation heritage.

"We're proud of the fact that we and a dedicated group of individuals restored it ourselves," Beck said. "We're elated to have won and it's an honor to be invited to such a prestigious event."

Paul E. Garber Trophy

Classic Aircraft

Spartan Executive

Owned by: Kent and Sandy Blankenburg of Groveland, Calif.

Orville and Wilbur Wright Trophy

Antique Aircraft

1933 Waco UBF-2

Owned by: Scott Woods of San Francisco, Calif.

His fully restored 1933 Waco UBF-2 exemplifies the age of barnstorming and the glory days of early aviation. Pilots could feel the wind in their face in the open cockpit design.

In 1935 Waco was the largest producer of light planes in the U.S. By 1940 more than 110 models, chiefly two-seat aerobatic trainers and four-seat cabin planes, were available.

Henry "Hap" Arnold Trophy

Military Aircraft

Piper Grasshopper

Owned by: Colin and June Powers

National Aviation Hall of Fame

People's Choice

FG-1D Goodyear Corsair

Owned by: Gary Kohs

His 1945 Naval aircraft, coupled with a display of World War II memorabilia garnered the most votes from the public reviewing the aircraft during the Invitational.