Tom Poberezny was a pivotal figure who helped usher the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) into a new era.
He was a distinguished aerobatic pilot, notably as part of the Eagles Aerobatic Team (also known as the Red Devils/Christen Eagles), often flying the iconic 'Red 3'.
Poberezny was instrumental in establishing the EAA Museum and initiated the Young Eagles program, alongside witnessing significant events for EAA such as the Concorde's arrival in 1985.