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March 9, 2020

President’s Message

On March 9, I attended a truly wonderful event at the home of the British Ambassador. Most of the DC aviation community was there, and it was an event honoring Richard Branson. It was good to see so many friends. With perhaps one or two exceptions I haven’t seen any of them since. Indeed, the NAA team has not all been together in one place since even before that date; as we alternate work from home and coming to the office. That doesn’t mean we have stopped working. Records are being certified with increasing frequency after a Covid-induced lull. Members...

March 6, 2020

Dr. Peggy Chabrian Honored with the 2020 Cliff Henderson Trophy

On March 6, 2020, NAA President Greg Principato presented Dr. Peggy Chabrian, Founder of Women in Aviation International, with the 2020 Cliff Henderson Trophy at the 31st Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The Henderson Trophy, which is in the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, was established in 1960 to honor the creator and Managing Director of the world-renowned National Air Races from 1928-1939. His work stimulated a generation’s interest in aviation and challenged the state of the art in aviation development. The trophy is awarded to “…a living individual, group...

March 1, 2020

USPA Executive Director, Ed Scott to Retire

U.S. Parachute Association Executive Director Ed Scott will be retiring from USPA at the end of 2020, after 13 years in the position and 24 years with the association. Previously with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the National Association of State Aviation Officials, Scott joined USPA in 1996 as Director of Government Relations before being selected as USPA’s ninth Executive Director in 2007. Over the past 13 years USPA has grown from 30,000 members to 41,000 members while skydiving safety has improved dramatically. In that period, the skydiving fatality rate per 100,000 jumps has fallen from 1.15 to...

February 19, 2020

Nine Aviation and Space Achievements to Compete for the 2019 Collier Trophy

The National Aeronautic Association announced on February 19, 2020 that nine aviation and space achievements will compete for the 2019 Robert J. Collier Trophy. For 108 years, the Collier Trophy has been the benchmark of aerospace achievement. Awarded annually “… for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America,” it has been bestowed upon some of the most important projects, programs, individuals, and accomplishments in history. Past winners include the crews of Apollo 11 and Apollo 8, the Mercury 7, Scott Crossfield, Elmer Sperry, Howard Hughes, and Orville Wright. Projects and programs which have been the recipient of the...

February 10, 2020

Shelly Simi Selected as the Recipient of the 2019 Stinson Trophy

On February 10, 2020, NAA announced that Shelly Simi was named the recipient of the 2019 Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Trophy. The Stinson Trophy was created in 1997 by NAA to honor the accomplishments of two sisters – Katherine and Marjorie Stinson. These sisters were among the first 11 American women to be certified as airplane pilots through the Aero Club of America (the predecessor of NAA). Their flying school helped numerous U.S. and foreign pilots to earn their Aero Club licenses, the precursor to FAA pilot certificates. The trophy recognizes a living person for “…an outstanding and enduring contribution...

December 13, 2019

Aero Club of Washington

he Aero Club of Washington hosted the 72nd Annual Wright Memorial Dinner was on Friday, December 13, 2019 and honored Major General Michael Collins with the National Aeronautic Association’s Wright Memorial Trophy “… for his lifelong dedication to aerospace and public service in the highest order, both as a pioneering astronaut and inspired director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.” “There is something special about ‘firsts.’ But firsts aren’t ‘onlies,'” said Major General Michael Collins. “Wilbur and Orville had each other. Neil, Buzz and I had each other and the hard work of hundreds of thousands backing us...

October 13, 2019

Academy of Model Aeronautics Members Claim Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records recently approved the highest altitude remote-controlled (RC) model aircraft flight of 10,607 m (34,800 ft). The record was achieved by Paul Kaup, Jake Minker, Nick Ross, Eric Gordon, Rachel Stark, and Dani Deckert at Spaceport America in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico on October 13, 2019. The team was a part of StratoJourney, a STEM project for students in 6th through 12th grade.

July 24, 2019

United States Air Force Crew of Boar 51 Flight to Receive 2017 Mackay Trophy

NAA is proud to announce that United States Air Force Captain Samantha Harvey and Major Tyler Schultz, the aircrew of Boar 51 flight, have been named the recipients of the 2017 Mackay Trophy. The Mackay Trophy was first presented by Clarence Mackay in 1912 and was later deeded to the National Aeronautic Association. Administered by the United States Air Force and NAA, the trophy is awarded for the “…most meritorious flight of the year by an Air Force person, persons, or organization.” As outlined in the United States Air Force nomination, the crew of Boar 51 distinguished themselves as two-ship...

September 14, 2018

United States Parachute Association News

U.S. Skydiver Wins World Championships! U.S. Parachute Team member Nicholas Batsch has once again earned the title of World Champion of Canopy Piloting after beating out 65 other competitors from around the globe at the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Canopy Piloting World Championships held in Wroclaw, Poland, in July. Batsch repeated his world champion title, winning the overall gold medal, as well as silver in the speed event and bronze in the distance event. Other U.S. Team members also won big: Curt Bartholomew won gold in the accuracy event and the overall bronze medal, and Justin Price won bronze in the...

September 13, 2018

Aviation Workforce Symposium

The FAA continues to hear concerns from various segments of the aviation community on real and potential pilot supply issues. There also appear to be a number of budding initiatives to address this challenge in terms of pipelines (attracting new people to aviation careers), pathways (exploring regulatory and innovative ways to accelerate training and qualification), and partnerships (air carrier partnerships with educational and vocational institutions). To maximize the benefits of these initiatives, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and the acting Administrator of the FAA are sponsoring a one-day symposium on September 13, 2018 at the Historic Terminal A at Reagan Airport...

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President’s Message

Dr. Peggy Chabrian Honored with the 2020 Cliff Henderson Trophy

USPA Executive Director, Ed Scott to Retire

Nine Aviation and Space Achievements to Compete for the 2019 Collier Trophy

Shelly Simi Selected as the Recipient of the 2019 Stinson Trophy

Aero Club of Washington

Academy of Model Aeronautics Members Claim Guinness World Record

United States Air Force Crew of Boar 51 Flight to Receive 2017 Mackay Trophy

United States Parachute Association News

Aviation Workforce Symposium

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