Canadian Aviator's Ring
Ring Description:
This is the first Canadian pilot ring designed in Orillia, Ontario by D.P. Morke.
A bit of history is represented by showing aviation form it's beginnings to present day. The 1904 Wright Brothers airplane shown on the top banner (ring 'B') is a replica of the first real airplane. The Wright Brothers were responsible for inventing the first flying machine in 1902, at Kittyhawk. The 1908 Silver Dart on the top banner (ring 'A') is a replica of the first airplane that ushered Canada into the air age. This plane is presently displayed in the Ottawa Aviation Museum.
The plaques on the side of the banner acknowledge the growth and development of aviation from VFR to IFR.
The plaques also identify the aircraft type used for training the private pilot.
A map of Canada is displayed underneath the airplane to indicate the pilot is form Canada or has been trained in Canada. The Globe represents that pilots fly all over the world for fun and recreation as well as work in the field of aviation.
The maple leaf and bars at the bottom of the ring are a stylization of the Canadian jurisdiction.
The wings, with centered maple leaf, at the top of the ring represent the pilot status as a Canadian aviator and as a pilot trained in Canadian airspace.
The smaller banner indicates the pilot as a V.E.R. Or I.F.R. trained pilot. A blank banner with no V.F.R. or I.F.R. designation, allows for personal lettering (eg. Your initials, a special date, letters for the pilot's home airport or training school. Some examples of lettering are NA4, YYZ, NC3, CYXU or CYSB.
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