Last Name | First Name | Year | About | Awards | Bio | ||
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1 | Applebay | George | 1999 | (1925-2015) Sailplane Designer / Manufacturer, Soaring Museum Founder | read more view PDF Bio (185 KB) | ||
2 | Arnold | Leslie R. | 1983 | (1915-2005) SSA Director; Gliderport Owner / Operator; National Record | Eaton Trophy 1968 ; Silver #136 1951 ; Gold #32 1951 | read more view PDF Bio (188 KB) | |
3 | Arnold | Sarah | 2020 | Gliderport Owner / Operator | Womens World Champion 2020 | view PDF Bio (76 KB) | |
4 | Barnaby | Ralph S. | 1955 | (1893-1986) 1st American to Break Orville Wright's 1911 Soaring Record; SSA Co-Founder; SSA President, Vice President; NSM Trustee; World Team Captain; Navy Glider Programs 1930s and WWII | Tissandier Diploma 1954 (First American); Eaton Trophy 1960; Barnaby Lecture 1973, 1983; U.S. "C" Badge #1 1929 | read more view PDF Bio (190 KB) | |
5 | Barringer | Lewin B. | 1955 | (1906-1943) SSA Secretary, Treasurer; SSA General Manager; First Editor SOARING; World/National Records; National Competition; Author; Head WWII Glider Training Unit; Probably First U.S. Wave Flight 1938 | Silver #3 1934 (Int #65); Gold #4 1940 | read more view PDF Bio (275 KB) | |
6 | Bennis | Stephen J. | 1977 | (1915-1987) SSA Director; Gliderport Owner/Operator; National Competition | Stroukoff Trophy 1955; Silver #51 1946; Gold #38 1952 | read more view PDF Bio (225 KB) | |
7 | Bikle | Paul F. | 1960 | (1916-1991) SSA President; Vice President; World/National Competition; World/National Records; Smirnoff Derby Once; Sailplane Performance Studies/Tests | Lilienthal Medal 1962; OSTIV Plaque/Klemperer Award (1st American) 1972; Tissandier Diploma 1968; Eaton Trophy 1964; Tuntland Award (3 years); Barringer Trophy (5 years); Silver #93 1947; Gold #34 1952; Diamond #3 (Int #7) 1952; Symons 3 Lennie #11 | read more view PDF Bio (321 KB) | |
8 | Blossom | Howard C. | 1989 | (1909-1997) NSM Trustee; National Competition; Engineer for L-K Aircraft Corporation | read more view PDF Bio (247 KB) | ||
9 | Bowlus | William Hawley | 1954 | (1896-1967) NGA/SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Builder/Manufacturer; 1st American Motor Glider; World/National Records; Glider Test Pilot WW II, 1st American to break Wright brothers 1911 soaring record in American glider | read more view PDF Bio (135 KB) | ||
10 | Briegleb | William G. | 1958 | (1912-2002) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Manufacturer; Gliderport Owner/Operator; National Competition; World/National Record | Tissandier Diploma 1982; Eaton Trophy (with Anne Briegleb) 1957; Silver #32 1940; Gold #25 1950 | read more view PDF Bio (283 KB) | |
11 | Brittingham | John M. | 1985 | SSA Director; National Competition; U.S. Team Captain | Exceptional Service Award 1981; Cruce Trophy 1967, 1968; Silver #817 1964; Gold #186 1964; Diamond #58 1966 (Int #484); Symons One Lennie #48, Two Lennie #24 | read more view PDF Bio (380 KB) | |
12 | Bundy | Francis P. | 2001 | (1910-2008) Homebuilt Sailplane; Instructor; Supervised University Sailplane Design; Flight Examiner | Silver #199 1954; Gold #371 1967; Diamond #170 (Int #929) 1970 | read more view PDF Bio (224 KB) | |
13 | Burr | Howard E. | 1987 | (1914-2006) SSA Director; National Competition Director; NSM Trustee; SSA Awards Chair; Sailplane Designer/Builder; President SHA, EASC, SCSA; Author | Schweizer Award 2001; Silver #53 1946; Gold #146 1962; Symons One Lennie #43 | read more view PDF Bio (361 KB) | |
14 | Butler | Richard | 2007 | World/National Competition; Sailplane Refiner/Designer | duPont Trophy (5 years); Stroukoff Trophy (5 years); Hatcher Trophy 2004, 2008, 2015; Senior Champion 2008; Silver #1537 1968 | read more view PDF Bio (186 KB) | |
15 | Buxton | Jay | 1956 | ( -1942) SSA Vice President; Sailplane Designer, builder, restorer; Pratt-Read PR-G1; Contest Management; Records | read more view PDF Bio (241 KB) | ||
16 | Byars | Edward F. | 1992 | SSA Chairman; Vice President; Technical Board; National Competition; Symposia Sponsor; Author | Exceptional Service Award 1974, 1998; Silver #274 1957; Gold #203 1964, Diamond #102 (Int #728) 1969; 1000 K Diploma #34 (Int #134) 1990; Symons One Lennie #257 | read more view PDF Bio (244 KB) | |
17 | Byrd | John | 2004 | ( - 2016) World/National Competition | Exceptional Achievement Award 1998; Standard Class Trophy 1983, 1995; Silver #1398 1968; Gold #473 1969 | read more view PDF Bio (182 KB) | |
18 | Carmichael | Bruce | 2002 | ( -2015) Sailplane Aerodynamics, Aviation Historian; Author; SHA (now ESA) President and Workshop Organizer | Barnaby Lecture 2000; OSTIV Plaque and Klemperer Award 2014; | read more view PDF Bio (217 KB) | |
19 | Carris | Bernard S. | 1986 | (1922-1991) Sailplane Instructor/Test Pilot; FAA Designee; National Competition | Silver #95 1947; Gold #183 1963 | read more view PDF Bio (143 KB) | |
20 | Carsey | Jon D. | 1961 | ( -1962) SSA President; Editor SOARING; Contest Management; World Team Organizer/Financier | Eaton Trophy 1952 | read more view PDF Bio (306 KB) | |
21 | Chanute | Octave | 1999 | (1832-1910) Early Pioneer; Glider Designer | read more view PDF Bio (266 KB) | ||
22 | Charles | J. Shelly | 1960 | (1900-1959) SSA Vice President; Treasurer; National Competition; National Record | Silver #35 1940; Gold #14 1947; Diamond #2 (Int #4) 1951 | read more view PDF Bio (234 KB) | |
23 | Claybourn | H.M. | 1969 | (1925-1970) SSA Vice President; National Competition; Cessna Tow Hitches; World Contest Management | Eaton Trophy 1969; Exceptional Service Award 1967; Silver #212 1954; Gold #51 1956; Symons One Lennie #55 | read more view PDF Bio (182 KB) | |
24 | Combs | Henry G. | 1988 | (1917-2016) Inspiration for Combs Award; 200+ Diamond Distance Flights | Barnaby Lecture 1997; Exceptional Achievement Award (3 years); NAA Elder Statesman 1983; Silver #813 1964; Gold #195 1964; Diamond #90 (Int #609) 1968; World Distance Award | read more view PDF Bio (221 KB) | |
25 | Compton | Francis B. | 1972 | (1915-2006) SSA Vice President; World/National Competition; Competition Rules; Record Homologation/Badge Processor | Eaton Trophy 1948; Exceptional Service Award 1992; Silver #56 1946; Gold #10 1947 | read more view PDF Bio (341 KB) | |
26 | Coverdale | William H. | 1978 | (~1913-1985) SSA Director; Record Homologation/Badge Processor; Contest Board; Chair of Long Range Financial Planning Committee; National Competition; World Record holder; Crew for 1960 World Team | Silver #78 1947; Gold #35 1952 | read more view PDF Bio (227 KB) | |
27 | Dawydoff | Alex | 1967 | (1903-1965) SSA Director; Editor SOARING; Aviation Journalist; Author | read more view PDF Bio (291 KB) | ||
28 | Decker | Chester | 1978 | ( -1985) SSA Treasurer; World/National Records; National Competition; WW II Military Glider Pilot | Evans Trophy 1936, 1939; Silver #8 1936 (Int #240); Gold #3 1939 | read more view PDF Bio (185 KB) | |
29 | Dick | Helen R. | 1968 | (1919-2012) SSA Director; National Records; Badge Processor; Competition Organization | Eaton Trophy 1972; Exceptional Achievement Award 1972; Certificate of Appreciation 2004; Silver #337 1959; Gold #120 1962; Diamond #79 (Int #545) 1967 (First U.S. Woman) | read more view PDF Bio (318 KB) | |
30 | du Pont | Richard C. | 1954 | (1911-1943) SSA President; Vice President; Treasurer; National Competition; World/National Records; Head of WW II Glider Program; SSA Financier | Eaton Trophy 1939; Evans Trophy 1934, 1935, 1937; Silver #2 1936 (Int #32) | read more view PDF Bio (215 KB) | |
31 | du Pont | Stephen | 1987 | (1915-2012) SSA Director; Sailplane Safety/Construction, SOARING Columnist; Author | Silver #377 1959; Gold #252 1965; Diamond #112 (Int #762) 1969 | read more view PDF Bio (171 KB) | |
32 | Eaton | Warren E. | 1954 | (1888-1934) SSA Co-Founder; First SSA President | read more view PDF Bio (8441 KB) | ||
33 | Edgar | Lawrence E. | 1971 | (1917-2010) Sierra Wave Project Pilot; Jet-Stream Project; World Record | Silver #304 1958; among first six recipients of the Three-Lennie Pin in the early 1950s | read more view PDF Bio (285 KB) | |
34 | Enevoldson | Einar K. | 2010 | (1932- ) World Record, Perlan Originator/Organizer/Leader, National Competition | Barnaby Lecture 2007; Silver #193 1953; Gold #629 1971; Diamond #207 (Int #1009) 1971 | read more view PDF Bio (361 KB) | |
35 | Evans | Edward S. | 2002 | (1879-1945) Founder National Glider Association (precursor of SSA); Primary Glider Manufacturer; Contest Organizer | read more view PDF Bio (395 KB) | ||
36 | Franklin | R.E. | 1957 | (1895-1973) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Manufacturer; Contest Organizer; Lustig Sky Train Pilot | Eaton Trophy 1956 | read more view PDF Bio (275 KB) | |
37 | Frantz | Lanier | 1986 | Gliderport Owner/Operator; Flight Instructor; Tow Pilot | Spratt Award (with T. Frantz) 2000; Silver #545 1961; Gold #175 1963; Diamond #49 (Int #456) 1966; Symons One Lennie #91 | read more view PDF Bio (302 KB) | |
38 | Gaines | Robert E. | 2011 | (1938-2011) SSA Vice President; NSM Chairman: VSA President: SSA Publication, Safety Chair; SOARING Column; Sailplane restorer; Convention organizer; Sailplane Dealer | SSA Certificate of Appreciation 2009; Silver #1418 1968; Gold #880 1974 | read more view PDF Bio (290 KB) | |
39 | Gimmey | H. Ray | 2000 | SSA Director; World/National Competition; Smirnoff Derby Once | Hatcher Trophy 1997; du Pont Trophy 1972; Standard Class Trophy 1976; Schreder 15-Meter Trophy 1981; Lattimore Trophy 1999; Stroukoff Trophy (4 years);Silver #1232 1967; Gold #417 1968; Diamond #142 (Int #859) 1970 | read more view PDF Bio (135 KB) | |
40 | Glendening | John W. | 2014 | Developer of "Dr Jack's" BLIPMAP and RASP soaring conditions prediction charts | Exceptional Achievement Award 2002 | ||
41 | Good | John F. | 2011 | SSA Director, International/National Competition Organizer; World/National Records; Competition pilot; SSA Rules Committee; SSA Contest Committee; GPS Soaring Navigation | SSA Exceptional Achievement Award 1997, 1998; Exceptional Service Award 2009; Barron Hilton Cup 1993; Silver #4804 1986; Gold #1663 1986; Diamond #764 1991; FAI 1000km Diploma #36 (Int 136)1990; SSA Distance Award 1997 | read more view PDF Bio (130 KB) | |
42 | Greene | Ben W. | 1970 | (1923-2015) SSA Vice President; World/National Competition; World/National Records | Exceptional Achievement Award 1970; du Pont Trophy 1968, 1974; Barringer Trophy 1970; Silver #524 1961; Gold #107 1961; Diamond #26 (Int #324) 1963; 1000 km Diploma #2 (Int #3) 1970 | read more view PDF Bio (233 KB) | |
43 | Gross | Frank R. | 1995 | (~1906-1997) Early Sailplane Designer/Builder; Scholarship Sponsor | read more view PDF Bio (222 KB) | ||
44 | Grove | Doris F. | 1988 | (~1933- ) World/National Records; Gliderport Owner/operator; Author | Majewska Medal 2008; Eaton Trophy (w/ T. Knauff) 2000; Exceptional Achievement Award 1981; Certificate of Appreciation (w/ T. Knauff) 2004; Silver #3197 1976; Gold #1143 1978; Diamond #388 (Int #2417) 1978; 1000K Diploma #12 (Int #24, 1st Woman)1980 | read more view PDF Bio (255 KB) | |
45 | Hall | Stanley A. | 1974 | (1915-2009) Sailplane Designer/Builder; SOARING Columnist; Author | Exceptional Service Award 1980; Barnaby Lecture 1994; Silver #288 1957 | read more view PDF Bio (205 KB) | |
46 | Hamilton | Harriet | 2003 | ( -2005) Gliderport Owner/Operator; Towpilot | read more view PDF Bio (213 KB) | ||
47 | Hammond | E. Gene | 1996 | SSA President, Vice President; Government Liaison; Training & Safety; National Competition; NSM Trustee; OSTIV Delegate, IGC Rep | Eaton Trophy 1993; Ivans Medal 2003; Exceptional Service Award 1985, 1988, 1989; Exceptional Achievement Award 1989,1991,1997; Silver #1785 1970; Gold #632 1971; Diamond #291 (Int #1437) 1974 | read more view PDF Bio (174 KB) | |
48 | Hange | Patricia | 2003 | Gliderport Owner/Operator; Sailplane Builder/Maintainer; Flight Instructor | read more view PDF Bio (213 KB) | ||
49 | Hastings | Al | 1973 | 1902-1965 | Evans Trophy 1930, 1931 | view PDF Bio (201 KB) | |
50 | Herold | Carl | 1996 | (1932-2016) SSA President; Vice President; National Records; Handicap System; X-C Seminars; SOARING Columnist | Eaton Trophy 1984; Exceptional Service Award 1974, 1988; Exceptional Achievement Award 1990, 1999; Silver #812 1964; Gold #207 1964; Diamond #40 (Int #399) 1964; 1000 K Diploma #25 (Int #60) 1985; Symons Two Lennie #20 | read more view PDF Bio (195 KB) | |
51 | Hilton | Barron | 1991 | (1927-2019) Hilton Cup Sponsor/Financier | Gold Air Medal 2009; Chariman's Award 2009; Exceptional ServiceAward 1985 | read more view PDF Bio (175 KB) | |
52 | Holbrook | WIlliam C. | 1974 | (1921 - ) Symposia Sponsor; Smirnoff Derby Once, won 1974; Author | Exceptional Service Award 1974; Exceptional Achievement Award 1973; Silver #345 1959; Gold #197 1964; Diamond #251 (Int #1235) 1973; 1000 K Diploma #7 (Int #10) 1973 | read more view PDF Bio (324 KB) | |
53 | Ivans | William S. | 1962 | (1920-1999) SSA President; Vice President; Contest Board; CIVV/CVSM Rep; CIVV President; World/National Competition; World/National Records | Lilienthal Medal 1950; Tissandier Diploma 1967; Air Sports Medal 1991; FAI-IGC President of Honour; Eaton Trophy 1951; Exceptional Service Award 1965, 1970, 1989; Barnaby Lecture 1989; Silver #102 1947; Gold #23 1950; Diamond #5 (Int #9) 1952; 1000 K Dipl | read more view PDF Bio (244 KB) | |
54 | Jacobs | Douglas L. | 1990 | SSA Vice President; Treasurer; Trustee; World/National Competition; World Champion 1985; 15 M Winner Return to Kitty Hawk 2003 | FAI Challenge Cup; FAI 15 Meter Class; Exceptional Service Award; Exceptional Achievement Award; Lincoln Award; Barron Hilton Cup; Hatcher, Schreder, Giltner, Kubly, Gomez, Combs, Lattimore, Senior, Spratt Trophies. Silver 1978; Gold 1979; Diamond 1980 | read more view PDF Bio (225 KB) | |
55 | Johnson | Richard II | 1956 | (1923-2008) SSA Director; World/National Competition; World/National Records; Sailplane Performance Studies/Tests; WW II Glider Instructor | Lilienthal Medal; Tissandier Diploma; OSTIV Plaque/Klemperer Award 1983; Eaton Trophy 1967; Tuntland Award 6 yrs; Exceptional Service Award; Barnaby Lecture; du Pont Trophy 10 yrs; Standard, Stroukoff Trophies; Silver 1940; Gold 1947; Dia #33 1964; 1 Lennie | read more view PDF Bio (237 KB) | |
56 | Kelsey | William Frank | 1981 | (1912-1991) Sailplane Designer/Builder/Restorer/Repairer; SOARING/Convention Author/Presenter | Silver #697 1963; Gold #171 1963; Diamond #337 (Int #1798) 1976 | read more view PDF Bio (324 KB) | |
57 | Klemperer | Wolfgang | 1954 | (1893-1965) SSA Co-Founder; SSA Vice President; Glider Designer/Builder; Chairman National Glider Association (precursor SSA); OSTIV Trustee; Sierra Wave Project; 1st Person to Break Orville Wright's 1911 Soaring Record | Eaton Trophy 1963; International "C" Badge #1 1921; World/National Records; | read more view PDF Bio (193 KB) | |
58 | Knauff | Thomas L. | 1997 | World/National Competition; World/National Records; Gliderport Owner/Operator; Instructor; Safety Clinic Sponsor; Author | Kronfeld Challenge Cup 1991 (1st American); Eaton Trophy (w/ D. Grove); Exceptional Achievement Award; Certificate of Appreciation(with D. Grove)2004; du Pont, Stroukoff Trophies; Silver#2205 1972; Gold #787 1973; Diamond #385 1977; 1000K Diploma #15 1980 | read more view PDF Bio (230 KB) | |
59 | Kuettner | Joachim P. | 1981 | (1909-2011) Sierra Wave Project Scientist/Pilot; Author | Patron Gold Medal 1975; Lilienthal Medal 1955; OSTIV Plaque/Klemperer Award 1958 (First person); Tuntland Award 1953, 1955; Barnaby Lecture 1990; Silver #42 (Germany) 1934; Gold #33 1952; Diamond #1 (Germany) (Int# 23) 1954; one of 1st 6 to earn 3-Lennie | read more view PDF Bio (282 KB) | |
60 | Kuhn | Johann G. | 1994 | (1927-1994) Sailplane Builder/Repairer/Modifier; Contest Organizer/Manager | Exceptional Service Award 1992; Silver #360 1959; Gold #515 1969; Diamond #570 (Int #3614) 1984 | read more view PDF Bio (207 KB) | |
61 | Laister | John W. | 1969 | (~1913-2006) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Manufacturer | Exceptional Achievement Award 1975; Barnaby Lecture 1985 | read more view PDF Bio (249 KB) | |
62 | Lamont | Doug | 1992 | ( -2001) Editor SOARING; Author | Eaton Trophy (with Lianna Lamont) 1980; Exceptional Service Award 1975; Silver #670 1962; Gold #480 1969 | read more view PDF Bio (250 KB) | |
63 | Lamont | Lianna | 1992 | ( -2005) | Eaton Trophy (with Doug Lamont) 1980 | read more view PDF Bio (250 KB) | |
64 | Lattimore | Hal M. | 1989 | (1920-2014) SSA President; Vice President; NSM Trustee; Competition Management; Handicapping | Eaton Trophy 1985; Exceptional Service Award 1980, 1983, 1988; Exceptional Achievement Award 1991; Schweizer Award 2003; Silver #1018 1965; Gold #323 1966; Diamond #93 (Int #654) 1968; Symons One-Lennie #119 | read more view PDF Bio (198 KB) | |
65 | Leffler | Allen L. | 2001 | (~1930 - 2019) National Competition; Smirnoff Derby Once | du Pont Trophy 1976, 1983; Stroukoff Trophy 1983; Silver #463 1961; Gold #128 1962; Diamond #54 (Int #480) 1966; Symons One Lennie #111 | read more view PDF Bio (234 KB) | |
66 | Lehecka | Emil A. | 1982 | ( -1990) SSA Treasurer; National Competition | Evans Trophy 1938; Silver #5 1936 (Int #237) | read more view PDF Bio (256 KB) | |
67 | Leonard | Parker | 1973 | ( -1973) SSA President; Secretary; Editor SOARING | Silver #24 1939 | read more view PDF Bio (240 KB) | |
68 | Licher | Lloyd M. | 1982 | (1927- ) First SSA Executive Secretary, then Executive Director; Editor SOARING; Record Homologation/Badge Processor | Eaton Trophy 1970 (with R. M. Licher); Exceptional Service Award 1967; Silver #366 1959 | read more view PDF Bio (195 KB) | |
69 | Lincoln | Joseph C. | 1961 | (1923-1975) SSA Vice President; Author; World/National Records | Eaton Trophy 1975; Barringer Trophy 1960; Silver #250 1956; Gold #70 1957; Diamond #15 (Int #117) 1958 | read more view PDF Bio (188 KB) | |
70 | Linke | Hannes M. | 1998 | (~1939-2017) SSA Vice President; World/National Records; National Competition/Management; World Competition/Management; Smirnoff Derby Once; Hilton Cup Organizer; HItachi Masters of Soaring | Exceptional Service Award 1985; Exceptional Achievement Award 1991; Silver German #3194 1958; Gold German #234 1962; Diamond #62 (German) (Intl #419) 1965 | read more view PDF Bio (152 KB) | |
71 | MacCready | Paul B. | 1954 | (1925-2007) SSA Director; World/National Competition; World Record; First U.S. World Champion 1956 | Lilienthal Medal; Tissandier Diploma; FAI Challenge Cup 1956 (1st American); OSTIV Plaque/Klemperer Award; Eaton Trophy; Tuntland Award; Exceptional Achievement Award(w/ Gossamer Condor Team); Barnaby Lecture; du Pont Trophy; Silver #67 1947: Gold #8 1947 | read more view PDF Bio (271 KB) | |
72 | Maxey | Lyle | 2002 | (1919-2004) Sailplane Designer/Builder; World/National Competition; World/National Records; WWII Glider Instructor | du Pont Trophy 1956; Stroukoff Trophy 1956; Silver #30 1940; Gold #18 1947; Diamond #9 (Int #83) 1956 | read more view PDF Bio (232 KB) | |
73 | McMaster | Roy | 2019 | Roy currently holds 29 New York and Pennsylvania State records. In addition, he has successfully flown six 1,000 km flights and holds two world soaring records. Above and beyond record flying, Roy has competed in dozens of US national and regional soaring contests. | 1997 Barron Hilton Cup | read more view PDF Bio (101 KB) | |
74 | Mitchell | Donald S. | 1990 | (1915-1993) Glider/Ultralight Sailplane Designer/Builder; President, Bowlus Sailplane Co.; Nelson Co. | read more view PDF Bio (188 KB) | ||
75 | Moffat | George B. | 1963 | (1927-2024) World/National Competition; World Champion 1970 & 1974; Smirnoff Derby Twice (won 1975); Author | Lilienthal Medal; FAI Challenge Cup ; Exceptional Service Award; Exceptional Achievement Award (3 yrs); Barnaby Lecture; du Pont, Stroukoff, Standard Class, Schreder Trophies; Gold #127 1962; Diamond #44 (Int #449) 1965 | read more view PDF Bio (282 KB) | |
76 | Montgomery | John J. | 2001 | (1858-1911) Early Pioneer; First American to Build and Fly a Man-Carrying Glider; Controlled Glider Flights 1884; Balloon Launches | read more view PDF Bio (243 KB) | ||
77 | Moore | Robert Lee | 2000 | (1920-2006) SSA Vice President; National Competition/Record; Author | Silver #180 1953; Gold #49 1956; Diamond #13 (Int #113) 1958 | read more view PDF Bio (416 KB) | |
78 | Mozer | Rudolph | 2018 | Generous patron of soaring. Endowed the Mozer Trophy and the Mozer Junior Champion Fund | Silver badge #291, Gold badge #78, Diamond C. | read more view PDF Bio (23 KB) | |
79 | Nelson | Ted | 1985 | (~1910-1994) SSA Vice President; Sailplane Manufacturer; Motorglider Pioneer; National Competition | Eaton Trophy 1954, Silver #138 1951 | read more view PDF Bio (301 KB) | |
80 | Niemi | Leonard A. | 2004 | (1917-1995) Sailplane Designer/Manufacturer | Silver #456 1960 | read more view PDF Bio (298 KB) | |
81 | Nixon | Henry M. "Hank" | 2015 | (1950 - ) SSA Contest Rules Committee; Soaring Editorial Advisory Group; National / World Competition | Schweizer Award 2014; Exceptional Service Award 2009; Schreder Trophy 2000; Silver #2684 1974; Gold #1053 1976; Diamond #1040 2013; FAA 1000km Diploma #33 1990; World Distance Award | ||
82 | O'Meara | John K. | 1956 | (1909-1941) SSA Director; National Competition; National Records; Lustig Sky Train Pilot | Evans Trophy 1932; U.S. Silver Badge #1 (Int #12) 1936 | read more view PDF Bio (190 KB) | |
83 | Opitz | Rudolph | 1993 | (1910-2010) National Competition; Test Pilot (Me-163 Rocket Airplane); Flying Wing Promoter; Flight Examiner | Barnaby Lecture 1988; Silver #116 (Germany) 1935; Gold #6 (Germany) 1938; Diamond #6 (Int #10) 1952 | read more view PDF Bio (316 KB) | |
84 | Page | Thomas | 1975 | (1914-1991) SSA Vice President; Secretary; National Competition; Instigator of American Soaring Handbook; Flight Test guide Precursor to FAA Guides | Eaton Trophy 1973; Exceptional Service Award 1972, 1979; Barnaby Lecture 1981; Silver #303 1958; Gold #159 1963; Diamond #151 (Int #873) 1970; Symons One Lennie #258 | read more view PDF Bio (214 KB) | |
85 | Parker | Alvin H. | 1965 | (1919-1980) World/National Records; World's First 1000 km Flight 1964 | Lilienthal Medal 1964; Barringer Trophy 1963, 1964, 1965; Silver #505 1961; Gold #113 1962; Diamond #82 (Int #559) 1968; 1000 K Diploma #1 (Int #1) 1964; Symons One Lennie #150 | read more view PDF Bio (234 KB) | |
86 | Parker | Ramon H. | 1964 | (1914-1980) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Builder; Thunderstorm Project; Sierra Wave Project Pilot; US Team Assistant Captain 1956; National Competition; WWII Glider Instructor | Silver #36 1941; Gold #6 1946; Diamond #4 (Int #8) 1952 | read more view PDF Bio (158 KB) | |
87 | Payne | James M. | 2008 | (~1952- ) SSA Vice Chair, Director; World/National Records; World OLC Champion; World OLC Speed Champion; World/National Competition; World Team Manager; SOARING/Convention Author/Presenter; Co-organizer Return To Kitty Hawk; Perlan 2 Chief Pilot | Lilienthal Mdl, NAA Most Memorable Records 6 yrs; Eaton Trophy; Tuntland Awd; Exceptional Srvc Awd 3 yrs, Exceptional Achvment Awd; duPont, Hatcher, Stroukoff Trophies; Hilton Cup; Silv#2520 1973; Gold#1484 1983; Dia#561 1984; 1000K Dipl#74; All 3 Lennies | read more view PDF Bio (175 KB) | |
88 | Prue | Irving O. | 1964 | (1915-2001) Sailplane Designer/Builder; U.S. Team Crew Chief 1958, 1960, 1962; World/National Records | Eaton Trophy 1966; Silver #381 1960; Gold #98 1960; Diamond #145 (Int #862) 1970 | read more view PDF Bio (228 KB) | |
89 | Raspet | August | 1956 | (1913-1960) SSA Director; Sailplane Aerodynamics; National Competition; OSTIV Rep | Tuntland Award 1952 | read more view PDF Bio (195 KB) | |
90 | Reeves | E.J. | 1970 | (1905-1993) SSA President; Treasurer; NSM Trustee; Editor SOARING; National Competition; National Record; SOARING Columnist | Eaton Trophy 1959; Exceptional Service Award 1980; Barnaby Lecture 1977; Silver #81 1947; Gold #26 1950 | read more view PDF Bio (212 KB) | |
91 | Robinson | John | 1954 | ( -2002) SSA Director; National Competition; World/National Records; World's First Diamond Pilot 1950; WWII Glider Instructor | Lilienthal Medal 1949 (First American); Bendix Glider Trophy 1940; Evans Trophy 1940, 1941, 1946; Silver #18 1937; Gold #2 1939; Diamond #1 (Int #1) 1950; Among first six recipients of the Symons Three-Lennie Pin in the early 1950s | read more view PDF Bio (186 KB) | |
92 | Ross | Harland C. | 1959 | (1906-1977) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Builder; National Competition; World/National Records; Mountain Wave Explorer | Eaton Trophy (w/ R. F. Symons) 1949; Tuntland Award 1960; Barringer Trophy 1959; Silver #9 (Int #510) 1936; Gold #16 1947; Diamond #14 (Int #116) 1958; Symons Two Lennie #16 | read more view PDF Bio (218 KB) | |
93 | Ryan | Bertha M. | 1972 | (1928-2023 ) SSA Treasurer; World/National/Smirnoff Contest Scorer; Record Homologation; NSM Trustee; SOARING Columnist; Author | Majewska Medal (First American) 1996; Eaton Trophy 1996; Schweizer Award 2006; Exceptional Service Award 1967, 1980; Silver #310 1958 | read more view PDF Bio (256 KB) | |
94 | Ryan | John D. | 1966 | (1925-1997) SSA President, Vice President; Sailplane Supply Business; World/National Competition; Smirnoff Derby Twice; CVSM | Eaton Trophy 1965; Barringer Trophy 1961; du Pont Trophy 1962; Stroukoff Trophy 1964; Silver #340 1959; Gold #84 1959; Diamond #16 (Int #140) 1958 | read more view PDF Bio (334 KB) | |
95 | Santilli | Alcide | 1979 | (1914-2007) National Competition; Instructor | Eaton Trophy 1998; Tuntland Award 1972; Schweizer Award 2001; Silver #88 1947; Gold #536 1970; Diamond #190 (Int #972) 1971 | read more view PDF Bio (278 KB) | |
96 | Saudek | Victor Mead | 1980 | (1915-1997) SSA Director; Glider/Personnel Snatch Units WWII; Sierra Wave Project Manager | Silver #164 1952; Gold #745 1972 | read more view PDF Bio (394 KB) | |
97 | Scheurer | Gustav | 1975 | (1899-1985) SSA Director; Early Glider/Trailer Designer/Builder; First U.S. Winch; Home-Builder Symposia | Tissandier Diploma 1978; Eaton Trophy 1982 | read more view PDF Bio (302 KB) | |
98 | Schreder | Richard E. | 1962 | (1915-2002) SSA Secretary; Sailplane Designer/Builder/Kit Manufacturer; Gliderport Owner/Operator; World/National Competition; World/National Records; Smirnoff Derby Once | Lilienthal Medal 1959; Tissandier Diploma 1986; Eaton Trophy 1962; Exceptional Service Award 1995; du Pont Trophy 1958, 1960, 1966; Stroukoff Trophy 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1965; Silver #249 1956; Gold #53 1956; Diamond #22 (Int #255) 1962 | read more view PDF Bio (245 KB) | |
99 | Schuemann | Wilfred C. | 2006 | (1937- ) Sailplane Performance Enhancement; Wing Design; Flap Coordinator; Variometers; National Competition | Exceptional Achievement Award 1974, 1986; Giltner Trophy 1984; Silver #974 1965; Gold #377 1967; Diamond #101 (Int #727) 1969 | read more view PDF Bio (210 KB) | |
100 | Schultz | Arthur B. | 1957 | (~1905-1955) SSA Co-Founder, Treasurer; National Competition; Sailplane Designer/Manufacturer; Head Glider/Personnel Snatch Units WWII | Eaton Design Award 1937; Silver #10 (Int #511) 1936 | read more view PDF Bio (291 KB) | |
101 | Schweizer | Ernest | 1955 | (1912-2000) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer; Sailplane Corporation Owner; Soaring Sculptor | Tissandier Diploma 1961; Eaton Trophy (with Paul Schweizer) 1953; Exceptional Achievement Award 1975; FAA Lifetime Achievement Award 1995 | read more view PDF Bio (309 KB) | |
102 | Schweizer | Paul A. | 1955 | (1913-2004) SSA President, Vice President, Secretary; Education/Training Board; NSM Trustee; Sailplane Corporation Owner; Soaring Museum Founder; World/National Competition; World/National Records; One Design Promoter; Author | Tissandier Diploma; Eaton Trophy (Twice, once w/ E. Schweizer); NAA Elder Statesman; Lincoln Awd; FAA Lifetime Achvmnt; Barnaby Lecture; Schweizer Awd; Exceptional Achvmnt Awd; Stroukoff Trophy; Silv#49 1945; Gold#39 1952; Dia#104 (Int#738)1969;One Lennie | read more view PDF Bio (279 KB) | |
103 | Schweizer | Virginia M. | 1971 | (~1923- ) World/National Records; National Competition; Gliderport Owner/Operator | NAA Katharine Wright Award; Silver #86 1947 (first U.S. Woman) | read more view PDF Bio (195 KB) | |
104 | Schweizer | William | 1984 | (1917-2016) Sailplane Corporation Owner; Author | Exceptional Service Award 1998; FAA Lifetime Achievement Award 1995; Silver #422 1960 | read more view PDF Bio (242 KB) | |
105 | Scott | Wallace A. | 1965 | (1926-2003) World/National Records; World/National Competition; Smirnoff Derby 5 Times (won 1972, 1976) | Exceptional Achievement Award; Lincoln Award; Barringer Trophy 20 Years; Stroukoff Trophy 1968, 1969; Hilton Cup 1982, 1985; Silver #481 1961; Gold #122 1962; Diamond #42 (Int#408) 1965; 1000K Diploma #3 (Int#4) 1970; One Lennie | read more view PDF Bio (250 KB) | |
106 | Seibels | Grenville L. II | 1998 | (~1911-1998) Author; Photographer; National Competition | Lincoln Award 1976, 1984; Silver #1216 1967; Gold #385 1967; Diamond #122 (Int #797) 1969 | read more view PDF Bio (324 KB) | |
107 | Selvidge | Harner | 1976 | (1910-1998) SSA President, Treasurer, Trustee | Eaton Trophy 1961; Exceptional Service Award 1972, 1995; Silver #238 1955; Gold #68 1957; Symons One Lennie #264 | read more view PDF Bio (277 KB) | |
108 | Semans | Robert | 2003 | SSA Vice President, Secretary; National Records; FAI Rules Committee | Exceptional Service Award 1997; Exceptional Achievement Award; Hilton Cup 1999; SSA Distance Award; World Distance Award; Silver #468 1961; Gold #196 1964; Diamond #50 (Int #457) 1966; 1000 K Diploma #82 (Int #368) 2000 | read more view PDF Bio (173 KB) | |
109 | Seymour | Edgar D. | 1995 | (1912-2011) SSA Director; Soaring Ground School Founder; FAA Glider Examiner | Exceptional Service Award 1989; Silver #184 1953; Gold #228 1965; Diamond #125 (Int #799) 1969; Symons One Lennie #298 | read more view PDF Bio (349 KB) | |
110 | Sharp | Theodore E. | 1983 | (1919-1997) SSA Treasurer, Trustee; NSM Trustee | Eaton Trophy 1978; Exceptional Service Award 1970, 1988, 1995; Silver #530 1961 | read more view PDF Bio (180 KB) | |
111 | Smith | A.J. | 1968 | (1924-2004) SSA Director; NSM Trustee; Sailplane Performance Modification; World/National Competition; World Champion 1968; Smirnoff Derby Once; Performance Enhancement | FAI Challenge Cup 1968; Louis Bleriot Medal 1982; Exceptional Achievement Award 1970; Barnaby Lecture 1975; du Pont Trophy 4 years; Stroukoff Trophy 4 years; Silver #283 1957; Gold #140 1962; Diamond #446 (Int #2688) 1979 | read more view PDF Bio (323 KB) | |
112 | Smith | Bernald S. | 1984 | (1926 - ) SSA President; Honorary Vice Chair; NSM Trustee; SSA Technical Chair; FAI Delegate; World Competition Management; FAI GNSS Committee; other FAI positions; SSA Publications; Insurance; Safety; OSTIV Rep | Lilienthal Medal; Bronze Medal; Tissandier Diploma; OSTIV Special Recognition; FAI Companion of Honor; Eaton Trophy 1977, 1997; Schweizer Awd; Exceptional Service Awd 5 years; Exceptional Achievement Award; Barnaby Lecture; Silver#393 1960; Gold #114 1962 | read more view PDF Bio (219 KB) | |
113 | Smith | Stanley W. | 1957 | (1910-1982) SSA Vice President; Sailplane Designer/Builder; World/National Competition; Lustig Sky Train Pilot | Exceptional Achievement Award 1979; Tuntland Award 1957; Barnaby Lecture 1974; Evans Trophy 1933; du Pont Trophy 1957; Silver #4 (Int#236) 1936; Gold #55 1956; Diamond #364 (Int #2159) 1977 | read more view PDF Bio (292 KB) | |
114 | Sorenson | Ken | 2022 | SSA Board Chairman 2016-2018 US Team - World Gliding Championships 1993 Diamond Goal and Distance | SSA Exceptional Service Award - 2007 and 2009 2012 Warren Eaton Memorial Trophy 2014 US Sports Class Modern National Champion 2015 US National 18 Meter Champion 2021 FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award | view PDF Bio (72 KB) | |
115 | Southee | Earl R. | 1982 | (1892-1967) SSA Co-Founder; SSA President, Vice President; Contest Organization | Eaton Trophy 1955 | read more view PDF Bio (290 KB) | |
116 | Spratt | Charlie | 1993 | ( -2009) SSA Vice President; Awards Chair; National Competition Management; Author | Eaton Trophy 1994; Exceptional Service Award 1980; Lincoln Award 1990 | read more view PDF Bio (201 KB) | |
117 | Sproull | William C. | 1997 | SSA President, Vice President, Secretary, Trustee; Organized SSA Foundation; SSA Transition from Volunteers to Professionals | Eaton Trophy 1992; Exceptional Service Award 1988, 2003; Silver #3609 1978 | read more view PDF Bio (188 KB) | |
118 | Stanley | Robert M. | 1976 | (1912-1977) SSA President, Vice President, Sailplane Designer/Builder; National Competition; National Records; Author; Records Committee | Eaton Trophy 1940; Silver #12 1937 (Int #872); US Gold #1 1939 | read more view PDF Bio (245 KB) | |
119 | Starr | Sterling V. | 1979 | ( - 2018) SSA President; Vice President; Honorary Vice Chair; Trustee; Development Board; National Competition; National Records; Contest Organization; Sailplane Performance Improvement | Eaton Award 1974; Schweizer Award 2002; Exceptional Service Award 1970, 1987; Certificate of Appreciation2004,08; Barringer Trophy 1957; Silver #205 1954; Gold #65 1956; Diamond #11 (Int #85) 1957; Symons Two Lennie #125; 1000 K Diploma #49 (Int#199) 1993 | read more view PDF Bio (228 KB) | |
120 | Steinhauser | Joseph P. | 1994 | (1905-1995) SSA Director; Soaring School Owner/Operator; Instructor; Homebuilt Primary; Glider Manufacturer | Silver #29 1940 | read more view PDF Bio (228 KB) | |
121 | Stephens | Harvey | 1966 | (1901-1986) National Competition; Sailplane Financier | Silver #22 1939 | read more view PDF Bio (188 KB) | |
122 | Striedieck | Karl H. II | 1980 | World/National Competition; World/National Records; Smirnoff Derby Twice, won 1978; Contest Committee; Contest Organizer/Manager | Lilienthal Mdl; Lincoln Awd; Exceptional Srvc Awd; Exceptnl Achvmnt Awd; Std, Schreder, Giltner, duPont, Kubly, Gomez, Lattimore, Hatcher, Senior, Sports, Barringer, Stroukoff Trophies; Hilton Cup; Silv#1366 1967; Gold#373 1967; Dia#272 1974; 1000K#5 1972 | read more view PDF Bio (234 KB) | |
123 | Sweet | Floyd J. | 1963 | (1915-2006) SSA President, Secretary; NSM President/Trustee; SSA Awards Chair; Editor SOARING; National Competition; Established WWII Glider Training 29 Palms; Co-Originator of Technical Soaring; U.S. Team Captain | Tissandier Diploma 1971; Eaton Trophy 1941; NAA Elder Statesman 1988; Exceptional Service Award 1989; Schweizer Award 2001; Silver #17 (Int#877) 1937 | read more view PDF Bio (167 KB) | |
124 | Symons | Robert F. | 1958 | (1910-1958) SSA Director; World/National Record; Gliderport Owner/Operator; Mountain Wave Explorer; WWII Glider Instructor | Eaton Trophy (with Harland Ross) 1949; Gold #7 1947; Diamond #12 (Int #97) 1958; Among 1st 6 recipients of 3-Lennie pin in 1950s | read more view PDF Bio (238 KB) | |
125 | Tuntland | Paul E. | 1955 | ( -1950) SSA Director; National Competition; Soaring Meteorology Research; Thunderstorm Project; Ridge Flow Project; WWII Military Glider Instructor | Eaton Trophy 1947; Silver #45 1943; Gold #9 1947 | read more view PDF Bio (246 KB) | |
126 | Utley | Brian | 2018 | SSA President and Board Member. National Aeronautics Association Contest and Records Board. Evaluator for initial phase of the Perlan Project.
| 1981 Warren E. Eaton Memorial Trophy. 435-mile Distance Record. | view PDF Bio (40 KB) | |
127 | Voltz | Gunter | 2004 | ( -2011) SSA Director; SSA Youth Committee; Flight Instructor/Tow Pilot | Silver #1038 1965; Symons One Lennie #367 | read more view PDF Bio (150 KB) | |
128 | Wiggin | Bernard L. | 1977 | (1903-1995) Competition Weather; World Team Manager/Meteorologist; Author | Eaton Trophy 1946 | read more view PDF Bio (125 KB) | |
129 | Woodward | Betsy | 1967 | (1928- ) World/National Records; National Competition; Sierra Wave Project; Soaring Meteorology; OSTIV | Silver #116 1949; Gold #36 1952 (First U.S. Woman); Among first six recipients of the Symons Three-Lennie Pin in the early 1950s | read more view PDF Bio (234 KB) | |
130 | Wright | Orville | 1955 | (1871-1948) First Controlled Airplane Flight; First Soaring Flight; World Soaring Record (9 min 45 sec in 1911); Glider Designer/Builder | read more view PDF Bio (150 KB) | ||
131 | Wright | Wilbur | 1955 | (1867-1912) Early Controlled Glider Flight; Glider Designer/Builder | read more view PDF Bio (150 KB) | ||
132 | Yerian | Eugart W. | 1991 | (1905-1994) SSA Director; Editor SOARING; National Competition; Author | Silver #215 1954; Symons One Lennie #148 | read more view PDF Bio (151 KB) |