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Clay Lacy to be Honored with Bob Hoover Trophy

A legendary aviator, Clay Lacy started his business in Van Nuys more than 50 years ago. Nick Gray/Wikimedia Commons
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Key Takeaways:

  • Clay Lacy will receive the prestigious R. A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy, presented by Harrison Ford, for his unmatched aviation career spanning over 50,000 flight hours and more than 300 aircraft types.
  • Lacy's extensive contributions to aviation include roles as a military pilot, test pilot, air racer, and founder of Clay Lacy Aviation, a prominent company offering FBO, aircraft management, and maintenance services.
  • The award recognizes Lacy's lifelong dedication and achievements, which also include setting 29 world speed records and building a successful aviation enterprise with 107 jets and 500 employees.
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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.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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