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January 1, 2018

President’s Message

As I write this in the immediate aftermath of the holiday season, I find myself spending some time looking back. Not just on the many wonderful family moments we were fortunate enough to spend before, during and after Christmas, but also at how NAA ended 2017. The major event, of course, is the Wright Memorial Dinner, at which our Wright Brothers Trophy was presented to Gen. John R. Dailey, currently Director of the National Air & Space Museum. As I told the crowd at the dinner, the people who originally conceived the award really focused on recognition of “public service”...

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December 15, 2017

Major Chrystina Jones to Receive the 2017 Katharine Wright Trophy

The National Aeronautic Association is proud to announce that Major Chrystina Jones, a United States Air Force pilot, has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 Katharine Wright Trophy. The trophy was established in 1981 and is awarded annually to an individual who “…has contributed to the success of others, or made a personal contribution to the advancement of the art, sport, and science of aviation and space flight over an extended period of time.” Major Jones is being recognized for “… her commitment to encouraging women across the globe to pursue and succeed in aviation careers.” After graduating...

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December 15, 2017

Gen. J.R. “Jack” Dailey Honored with 2017 Wright Trophy

The National Aeronautic Association is pleased to announce that General J.R. “Jack” Dailey, USMC (Ret.), Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for … “his courageous and dedicated service to the country and his commitment to sharing the history and technology of aviation and space flight with present and future generations.” Established by NAA in 1948 to honor the memory of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the trophy is awarded annually to a living American for “…significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the...

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December 15, 2017

General J.R. “Jack” Dailey Honored at 2017 Wright Memorial Dinner

The Aero Club of Washington hosted the Annual Wright Memorial Dinner on Friday, December 15th in Washington D.C. where General J.R. “Jack” Dailey, USMC (Ret.), Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, was award the NAA Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. Established by NAA in 1948 to honor the memory of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the trophy is awarded annually to a living American for “…significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States.” One of the most important, historic, and visible aerospace awards in the world, the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy reflects a timeline of...

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December 1, 2017

U.S. Parachute Association Celebrates Collegiate Skydivers

The world’s longest-running collegiate skydiving competition returned this year, as the U.S. Parachute Association hosted the 59 th consecutive National Collegiate Parachuting Championships. Seventy-seven collegiate skydivers from across the country flocked to sunny Skydive Arizona, south of Phoenix, over the New Year’s holiday for a week of fierce but friendly competition. The collegiate championships includes skydiving competitions both in freefall and under canopy. The freefall events include teams of two, four and six skydivers racing against the clock to complete pre-determined formations while falling in excess of 120 mph. The canopy events challenge skydivers to steer their parachutes to land...

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December 1, 2017

United States Air Force Crew of SPOOKY 43 Flight to Receive the 2016 Mackay Trophy

The National Aeronautic Association is proud to announce that United States Air Force Major Alexander Hill and the crew of SPOOKY 43 flight, have been named the recipients of the 2016 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 SPOOKY 43 distinguished itself while participating...

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November 29, 2017

Aerospace Leaders Honored at NAA Fall Awards Dinner

NAA hosted its Annual Fall Awards Dinner on November 29, 2017 in Arlington Virginia. The evening kicked off with a special presentation by the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s (NAHF) Executive Board Member Dr. Kathy Hughes and Executive Director Amy Spowart, who revealed the NAHF Class of 2018 Inductees for the first time. The NAHF Class of 2018 is a diverse group representing a broad range of enduring contributions to both the advancement of flight and the manned exploration of space: Colonel Walter Cunningham, USMCR (Ret) is a decorated Korean War veteran, fighter pilot, physicist, Apollo 7 Lunar Module Pilot...

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October 25, 2017

Americans Honored with 2017 FAI Awards

NAA is proud to announce that the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) has awarded the four diplomas and medals to the following Americans: Paul Tissandier Diploma Richard Ionata Gold Parachuting Medal B.J. Worth Aeromodelling Gold Medal Bob Brown Louis Bleriot Medal Donnita Hall The FAI Awards will be presented at the FAI General Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland on October 25, 2017.

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September 28, 2017

“Finding Amelia” at National Geographic in Washington, D.C.

It’s been 80 years since aviator Amelia Earhart disappeared over the South Pacific with her co-pilot Fred Noonan during an attempted flight around the world. Join National Geographic on September 28, 2017 or a fascinating discussion of the theories surrounding the tragedy and new investigations into the flight’s fate. The evening will feature presentations by leading experts, including archaeologist Tom King, who regularly conducts research on Nikumaroro Island, where the plane may have landed leaving Amelia and Fred as castaways; David Jourdan, who founded deep-ocean exploration company Nauticos and has led three expeditions in search of the missing plane in...

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September 23, 2017

Aero Club of Southern California to Present Eight Scholarships

The Aero Club of Southern California will hold its annual scholarship dinner at the Proud Bird restaurant at LAX on Saturday, September 23, according to Club President John Stammreich. The keynote speaker will be Kevin Chilton, a retired NASA astronaut and four-star U.S. Air Force General. Three $2,500 grants will go to high school students planning a career in aviation or aerospace. Five $5,000 grants will be presented to college students currently pursuing aviation/aerospace studies in a college, university or nationally accredited technical school. Since its scholarship program was implemented the Club has awarded more than $350,000 to 163 outstanding...

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