NAA: National Aeronautic Association

Joseph Mekina and Andre Mellin recount Most Memorable Aviation Record for 2013
Aeromodels: Class F5 - Duration of 18 hr, 6 min, 13 sec
Thomas Horne receives Most Memorable Aviation Record for 2013
Airplanes: Class C-1.1, Gp III - Speed Around the World, Westbound: 568.48mph
Douglas Matthews describes Most Memorable Aviation Record for 2013
Airplanes: Class C-1.3, Grp I - Altitude: 42,569 feet
Ed Scott of USPA accepts Most Memorable Aviation Record for 2013
Parachutes: Class G-2 - Vertical Formation Skydiving, Head-Down: 63 women
Major General Catherine A. Chilton, USAF
Stinson Trophy Recipient for 2013 with Skip Ringo & Jonathan Gaffney
The NASA/JPL Mars Science Laboratory/Curiosity Project Team
Collier Trophy Recipients for 2012
The Honorable Marion Blakey
Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy Recipient for 2013 (presented by Walter Boyne)
Barrington Irving
Frank G. Brewer Trophy Recipient for 2013 (presented by Debbie Gallaway)
Arthur W. Greenfield
FAI Silver Medal Recipient for 2013 (presented by Skip Ringo)
Kim de Groh
Katharine Wright Recipient for 2013 (presented by Pat Prentiss)
Mary S. Feik
Katharine Wright Recipient for 2013 (with Pat Prentiss & Jonathan Gaffney)
Public Benefit Award Recipients for 2013
Janice Barden, Hugh Risseeuw, Bruce Whitman, & Matt Zuccaro
Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award Recipients for 2013
HH-60 Crews of PEDRO 83 and PEDRO 84
Mackay Trophy Recipients for 2012
President Truman presents the Collier Trophy to Chuck Yeager
Dick Rutan Reflects on the 100 Years of the Collier Trophy

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a founding member of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). Founded in 1905, it is the oldest national aviation club in the United States. NAA is "dedicated to the advancement of the art, sport and science of aviation in the United States." The scope of NAA encompasses all areas of flight — from skydiving and models to commercial airlines and military fighters. NAA is the record-keeper for United States aviation.
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The Northrop Grumman X-47B

Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D)
to receive the Robert J. Collier Trophy for 2013

on May 29th, 2014

View Press Release here.

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Awards & Trophies

For almost the entire history of powered flight, NAA has been the caretaker of many of the nation's and the world's most prestigious aviation awards. Part of NAA's mission is identifying and recognizing those who have contributed to the "art, sport and science of aviation and space flight."

NAA's awards program recognizes outstanding achievements across the entire spectrum of aviation from air sports such as Hot Air Ballooning to the most advanced technological achievements in the industry such as the International Space Station. The list of NAA award recipients represents a Who's Who of aviation and space - the best, the brightest, the most innovative.

Anyone can nominate a worthy candidate for our awards; just check the nominations guidelines listed for each award.

Air Sports & FAI

There are many different disciplines of flying that are represented by a variety of Air Sport Organizations (ASOs), which are the heart and soul of aviation in America. Nearly half a million people belong to ASOs in the United States, representing aerobatics, aeromodeling, ballooning, gliding, helicopters, ultralights and parachuting.

Part of NAA's mission is to encourage the sport of aviation. NAA recognizes the ASOs as the official governing bodies for their respective air sports, each of which belongs to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) through their affiliation with NAA. The FAI is the world air sports federation which oversees all air sport activity throughout the world, setting up world championship competitions and keeping world records in all disciplines. NAA is a founding member of FAI.

Records

Ever since the Wright Brothers first lifted off in Kitty Hawk more than 100 years ago, pilots have tried to fly higher, faster and farther than their predecessors. Since 1905, NAA has been encouraging pilots to accomplish those feats.

The Contest & Records Department of NAA oversees and certifies aviation records in the United States, serving exclusively as the national authority for all aviation record-setting activity. The database of current national a world records is posted in this section.