August 2008

Simon Waite
Appreciation Award
August, 2008, Ottawa

Simon Waite received the Appreciation Award for support to Damage Tolerance TG and organization of the Airworthiness Task Group. He has also helped maintain a strong European presence in CMH-17 as past supporters have retired or taken on new positions. Simon played a major role in creating the new chapter for Aircraft Structure Certification and Compliance (Volume 3/Chapter 3). Most recently, he helped generate a tutorial for this chapter, which brought enough revenue to the organization to offset all the costs for the current meeting.


Lester Cheng
Appreciation Award
August, 2008, Ottawa

Lester Cheng received the Appreciation Award for leadership in organizing and supporting the Airworthiness Task Group. He has also helped Larry Ilcewicz lead the organization with his dedication to FAA composite safety and certification initiatives. Lester played a major role in leading the technical, organizational and planning efforts needed to create the new chapter for Aircraft Structure Certification and Compliance (Volume 3/Chapter 3).