At the February 2017 dinner meeting, Skyor Piper became the first recipient of a new type of recognition from DAF - the Special Aviation Milestone (SAMi) Award. The SAMi is intended to recognize special and significant accomplishments in the aviation world by a club member. Skylor was awarded the SAMi for his many first-of-a-kind accomplishments at the 2015 and 2016 Reno Air Races which included:

• First DAFer to earn racing license at Reno
• First DAFer to win a Race at Reno (Sport Class heat in 2015)
• Won the first-ever SLALOM Match Racing Championship in 2016
  • Undefeated in 16 head-to-head races
  • Flew aircraft with least horsepower and totally stock engine
  • Beat out many more experienced pilots
• Finished 3rd in Sport Class Medallion Championship in 2016

Congratulations, Skylor!