1. Presented to: Leon D. Adelstone By: FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Date: Saturday January 14, 2012 Federal Aviation Administration 2011 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards FAA Safety Team National Resource Center Lakeland, Florida

2. Federal Aviation Administration 2 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards Your Hosts: Dennis Whitley FAA Safety Team FAASTeam Lead Rep.

3. Federal Aviation Administration 3 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Named for the creators of the first successful powered airplane Lifetime achievement award for pilots First authorized in 2003

4. Federal Aviation Administration 4 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 Qualifications: 50+ consecutive years as CAA / FAA pilot –Up to 20 years can be military US Citizen or Permanent Resident all that time “Clean” pilot record –No revocations, civil penalties, or suspensions

5. Federal Aviation Administration 5 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 Qualifications: 3 letters of recommendation from FAA pilots Must apply to FAA; can download the forms Award can be up to 2 years posthumously

6. Federal Aviation Administration 6 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 Recipients Are Honored By: Special-issue FAA certificate suitable for framing Lapel pin Lapel pin for spouse Name inscribed in Roll of Honor on FAASAFETY.GOV

7. Federal Aviation Administration 7 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 Our Distinguished Airman of Honor

8. Federal Aviation Administration 8 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 Leon D. Adelstone Tampa, FL

9. Federal Aviation Administration 9 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 Flying Career 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.

10. Federal Aviation Administration 10 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT HIM 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. Donald Miller

11. Federal Aviation Administration 11 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT HIM 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. Steven Reisser

12. Federal Aviation Administration 12 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT HIM 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. Alan Yerly

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18. Federal Aviation Administration 18 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012

19. Federal Aviation Administration 19 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 OUR HERO Leon D. Adelstone

20. Federal Aviation Administration 20 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 Congratulations! We appreciate You and Your Outstanding Contribution to Aviation!

21. Federal Aviation Administration 21 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 OUR NEXT UPCOMING HERO

22. Federal Aviation Administration 22 Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards January 14, 2012 https://www.faasafety.gov/content/MasterPilot/RecipientList.aspx THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE