William J. Kossler Award
Encyclopedia
This award is given by the American Helicopter Society
(AHS) International for the greatest achievement in practical application or operation of rotary wing aircraft
, the value of which has been demonstrated by actual service during the preceding calendar year. The award consists of one certificate for the selected individual or crew and honors the memory of a U.S. Coast Guard
airman
, aeronautical
engineer
, and early advocate of helicopters in USCG operations.
For information on previous awardees please use the following linkhttp://www.vtol.org/awards/wjkaward.html
American Helicopter Society
The American Helicopter Society, International is a professional society in the area of vertical flight. It was formed in 1944. It publishes an official magazine and a technical journal ...
(AHS) International for the greatest achievement in practical application or operation of rotary wing aircraft
Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally...
, the value of which has been demonstrated by actual service during the preceding calendar year. The award consists of one certificate for the selected individual or crew and honors the memory of a U.S. Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency...
airman
Airman
An airman is a member of the air component of a nation's armed service. In the United States Air Force and the Royal Air Force , it can also refer to a specific enlisted rank...
, aeronautical
Aeronautics
Aeronautics is the science involved with the study, design, and manufacturing of airflight-capable machines, or the techniques of operating aircraft and rocketry within the atmosphere...
engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
, and early advocate of helicopters in USCG operations.
For information on previous awardees please use the following linkhttp://www.vtol.org/awards/wjkaward.html