The Board of Trustees of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, or NAHF, named Tyson Weihs, co-founder and former CEO of ForeFlight, winner of its 2023 Armstrong Award.
The award recognizes Weihs for his “innovative spirit, commitment to safety, and service to the aviation community,” the NAHF said. Many pilots are using ForeFlight every day who would agree that the platform represents a game-changer in general aviation.
“This award publicly acknowledges Tyson’s dedication to leadership in promoting aviation and the values of innovation, integrity, and service,” explained NAHF president and CEO Aimee Maruyama. “Tyson’s story is an inspiration for future generations of aviation innovators and entrepreneurs.”
ForeFlight has become a standard part of the flight bag for many pilots by combining airport information, search functions, and aviation weather imagery. The company was purchased by Boeing in March 2019.
“Receiving the Armstrong Award is deeply humbling,” Weihs said. “I am truly honored to be part of the distinguished legacy of aviation, and I believe this award underscores the limitless possibilities that aviation holds for those who dare to dream and push boundaries.”
“Not only has Tyson left an indelible mark on aviation by co-founding ForeFlight,” said NAHF chair Jim Cooling. “He is also a valuable member of the aviation community, giving generously with his leadership, time, and expertise to support numerous aviation organizations.”
Weihs will receive the award on September 21, 2023, at the President’s Reception as part of the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s 59th Enshrinement events. More than 600 people are expected to attend, as are several returning Enshrinees, including former NASA astronauts Charlie Bolden, Eileen Collins, Bob Crippen, and Hoot Gibson, aviation visionary Joan Sullivan Garrett, general aviation titans Dale Klapmeier and Russ Meyer, and world champion aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker.
The NAHF Enshrinee Class of 2023 includes Velta Benn, Cornelius Coffey, Angela Gittens, Ed Stimpson, Fred Haise, and Kathryn Sullivan.
