You people made this decision so very hard. All judges were very surprised not only at the sheer number, but by the quality and creativity exercised by the contestants. After careful deliberation, however, the judges cast their decisions and settled on these winners…
In first place: Salen Welesa for her gyrocopter
In second place: Kamatz Kuhr for his VTOL tailsitter
And in third place: Trina Strauss for her float biplane
As well, I’d like to make mention of some designers who I personally feel should be acknowledged for their creative designs: Karsten Rutlege, Chase Speculaas, Maxx MacKenzie, Selene Gregoire, TxGorilla Falcone, Arrai Lobo, Akira Boyama, Mazack Frua, Miko Molinari, and Scifer Fielding.
Thanks again to everyone who participated. It was great fun, and one of Abbotts Aerodrome’s biggest events. I hope to see your designs again in the 2006 competition!