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Six Aviation Legends To Be Recognized As 'Master Pilots' |
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September
19, 2010 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
announced that, as part of the 63rd Annual Meeting & Convention, several
business aviation legends will be presented with Wright Brothers Master
Pilot Certificates from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). All
six men will be present at the event to receive their certificates in
person from FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. |
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"Our congratulations to these individuals on this well-deserved recognition," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "Each of these distinguished figures has made indelible contributions to business aviation, and we are delighted that they will stand together and be recognized for reaching a milestone in flight as part of our Convention." According to the FAA's web site, "The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award recognizes pilots who have demonstrated professionalism, skill and aviation expertise by maintaining safe operations for 50 or more years." Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has long been involved in the business aviation community. In August, he began appearing in advertisements as a spokesman for the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, which is jointly sponsored by NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Astronaut Gene Cernan is likewise a long-standing business aviation advocate, whose name is synonymous with the Bombardier Safety Standdown, an annual effort to promote safety awareness and best practices that is jointly sponsored by Bombardier, Inc., NBAA, the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board. Bob Hoover is a legendary Air Force test pilot and air show performer, who many consider the ultimate "pilot's pilot." Among his many contributions to aviation safety, he has promoted the "Hoover Nozzle," to ensure that jet fuel is not inadvertently pumped into piston airplanes. |
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Clay Lacy, a pilot
and the president of charter service Clay Lacy Aviation, is also a
director and videographer, having conducted more than 2,500 air-to-air
photography flights, including sequences in movies like "Top Gun" and
"The Right Stuff," which have inspired thousands of people to fly.
Russ Meyer,
Chairman Emeritus of the Cessna Aircraft Company, led the company from
1975 until 2003. Under his leadership, Cessna received two Collier
Trophies, in part for the safety record of Cessna's airplanes. In
addition, Meyer has won the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy and NBAA's
Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, the Association's highest honor.
Arnold Palmer, an
American icon and esteemed businessman, has spent a lifetime promoting
business aviation. He currently serves as a spokesman for the No Plane
No Gain advocacy campaign, and has addressed NBAA's Annual Meeting &
Convention on several occasions, each time highlighting the benefits the
industry brings to the nation's economy and transportation system. After
receiving his Master Pilot Certificate at Wednesday's event, Palmer will
be honored with NBAA's 2010 Meritorious Service to Aviation Award. That
recognition will be accompanied by a video greeting from fellow No Plane
No Gain spokesman Warren Buffett, who will welcome Convention attendees
and congratulate Palmer on his recognition from NBAA. |
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