Tue, Feb 07, 2006
IAMTI Will Also Be Recognized In May Ceremony
Aero-News has learned Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame will induct
four new members at a formal ceremony in Montreal, Quebec on May
27. Each inductee made significant contributions to Canadian
aviation -- in areas ranging from airborne medicine, to
aircraft design, aerobatics, and soaring.
In addition to inducting Dr. A. Ross Tilley (1904-1988), Robert
B. McIntyre (1913-1985), Walter Chmela, and Fern Villeneuve, the
Hall will also recognize the International Aviation Management
Training Institute (IAMTI) -- which is now part of the
International Air Transport Association (IATA) -- with the
Hall’s Belt of Orion Award for Excellence.
The four inductees bring the total number recognized for
pioneering and advancing aviation and space endeavor in Canada to
200 since the Hall was established in 1973. Those accepted into the
Hall are the select few, whose contributions have been recognized
as of significant benefit to Canada. The Hall’s goal is to
maintain, preserve and promote their accomplishments.
- Dr. A. Ross Tilley (1904-1988) developed
revolutionary medical techniques as a result of recognizing the
unique nature of the burns that WW2 aircrews suffered in aerial
combat. His understanding of the need to treat both the body and
the soul gave his patients the ability to help them reintegrate
into society.
- Robert B. McIntyre (1913-1985) devoted a
lifetime of skill, endeavor and passion on behalf of the Canadian
aerospace industry, and made a significant contribution to each de
Havilland Canada aircraft production program and major department,
from the Mosquito in World War 2 to the Dash 8 program, in
production to this day.
- Walter Chmela (1927 - ) of North York,
Ontario, has displayed tireless devotion to the grass
roots promotion and growth of soaring, including the development of
practical supplementary glider programs for Air Cadets. These
activities have been of significant importance to aviation in
Canada.
- Fern Villeneuve (1927 - ) of Carrying Place,
Ontario, developed a passion for military aerobatics, and
was the initiator and lead member of the RCAF Golden Hawks team
(precursor to the Snowbirds) in the 1959. His longstanding work
with the Canadian Air Cadet gliding program have helped shape the
modern Air Service and have proven a lasting benefit to Canadian
aviation.
The Belt of Orion Award for Excellence -- Awarded to the
International Aviation Management Training Institute
(IAMTI), a pioneer in the field of aviation training and
development, served as a powerful showcase for Canada's
considerable expertise in aviation management and helped to
position the country and the city of Montreal as a recognized world
leader in international aviation.
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