The first day of AirVenture 2013 was quite a success for the folks in the independent Rotax Service and Training Centre booth.
Not only were there a large amount of visitors, but Rotax’s own Christian Mundigler accepted the prestigious Dr. August Raspet Memorial Award on their behalf. This award honors “a person or organization making an outstanding contribution to the advancement of light aircraft design” Previous winners include the likes of Burt Rutan, Dick VanGrunsven and Ken Krueger.
What is also amazing is that in it’s 52 year history, the award has only been given to 4 companies or groups. Rotax was honored not only for it’s new 912iS and the remarkable fuel consumption it has for an aircraft engine, but also for it’s long history of innovation and excellence.
Below you will find pictures of the interesting people and planes we came into contact with today! Click on them to see a lager image, or press the slideshow button.
