Awards and Recognitions

Below are some awards and recognitions based on the results of the Aces of Aces tournament at the WBC. The Ace of Aces award (winner of the tournament) goes back to the first tournament in 2004. The other awards and recognitions were established in 2023.

The Ace of Aces

The winner of the tournament is named The Ace of Aces.

Bruce Young (2004)
Richard Irving (2005, 2009, 2022, 2023)
George Deutsch (2006, 2007, 2008)
Joseph Belyeu (2010, 2011)
Bill Burch (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2024)
Ray Stakenas II (2013)
Bill Burtless (2019)

The Snoopy Squadron

The Snoopy Squadron is an honorary squadron of Ace pilots who have made it to the Final Circus.

David-John Pack (2023, 2024)
Bill Burtless (2023, 2024)
Richard Irving (2023, 2024)
Matt Chesnut (2023, 2024)
Jonathan Brown (2023)
Valerie Chesnut (2023)
Bill Burch (2024)
Dan Lawall (2024)

Put the book down!

The Put the book down! ribbon is awarded to the pilot who had the most flights in the tournament prior to the Final Circus.

Matt Chesnut (2023, 2024)

Billy Pew-Pew Bishop

The Billy Pew-Pew Bishop plaque is awarded to the pilot with the best damage ratio in the tournament prior to the Final Circus.

David-John Pack (2023)
Bill Burch (2024)

René Foncky Cold Medina

Manfred Mann von Richthofen Blinded by the Light Medal of Greatness

The René Foncky Cold Medina trophy is awarded to the pilot with the highest points per flight prior to the Final Circus.

David-John Pack (2023)
Bill Burch (2024)
Richard Irving (2024)

Page 20 Disciples

The Manfred Mann von Richthofen Blinded by the Light Medal of Greatness is awarded to the pilot with the most wins in the tournament prior to the Final Circus.

David-John Pack (2023, 2024)

Lost in the Clouds

The Lost I'm the Clouds patch is awarded to the pilot with the most draws in the tournament.

Jason Schultz (2023)
Chris Kalmbacher (2023)
Jonathan Brown (2023)
Valerie Chesnut (2024)

The Page 20 Disciple recognition is granted to the pilot with the closest Damage inflicted to Damage Received ratio in the tournament prior to the Final Circus.

Jason Schultz (2023)
Jonathan Brown (2024)

The Bullet Sponge

The Bullet Sponge is the title reserved for the Ace pilot who soaks up the most damage while still managing to stay alive and win flights to make the Final Circus.

Matt Chesnut (2024)