A touch of inspiration keeps us going when difficult times surround us—so the advent of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association annual awards presented on February 3 via livestream felt like the push forward we all need.
Burt Rutan Wins R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy
Key Takeaways:
- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) presented its annual General Aviation Awards, recognizing individuals for major career contributions to the industry.
- Aircraft designer Burt Rutan received the R. A. “Bob” Hoover Award for his innovative projects, while Ballistic Recovery Systems founder Boris Popov was honored with the GA Safety Award for his life-saving ballistic airframe parachute.
- AOPA debuted the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Aviation Inspiration Award, honoring its namesake and Lt. Col. Kenyatta Ruffin for their dedication to fighting racism in aviation and inspiring new pilots, especially underserved youth.
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