The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has announced the winner of its R. A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy. Legendary actor and passionate aviator Harrison Ford, who received the award last year, will present the trophy to Clay Lacy at an event on March 20. Lacy’s legacy in aviation is not likely to be matched. He has flown more than 300 aircraft types and logged more than 50,000 hours during his lifelong aviation career. He has flown as a flight instructor, military pilot, United Airlines captain, experimental test pilot, air racer, aerial cinematographer and business aviation entrepreneur. Lacy has set 29 world speed records.
Clay Lacy to be Honored with Bob Hoover Trophy
Key Takeaways:
- Legendary aviator and entrepreneur Clay Lacy will be awarded the AOPA R. A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy by Harrison Ford at an event on March 20.
- Lacy's extensive aviation career spans over 50,000 flight hours across more than 300 aircraft types, 29 world speed records, and the founding of Clay Lacy Aviation, a major business aviation company.
- The prestigious Hoover Trophy has been previously awarded to figures like Bob Hoover himself, Sean D. Tucker, and Harrison Ford.
- The March 20 event will also honor recipients of the General Aviation Safety Award, AOPA’s Hartranft Award, and AOPA’s Sharples Award.
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