This trophy honours David Abramson, an accomplished individual in many areas of his life who dreamed from a young age of becoming a pilot. David's life came to a tragic end on July 18th 1998 while on a routine training flight, at the age of twenty-four.
The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is an annual event intended to declare the "top amateur pilot in Canada", and is recognized by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale as a national sporting event.
As the recognized voice of general aviation in Canada, the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association has spent five decades supporting and defending the right of Canadians to enjoy the freedom of Canadian airspace. Since its founding in 1952, COPA has been dedicated to opening doors and removing barriers to the growth of aviation.
