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A Canadian was among a group of five people inducted into the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sport Aviation Halls of Fame on Nov. 8 during a ceremony at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, Wis.
The five inductees represent a spectrum of aviation within the EAA community and have achieved notable successes within their particular realm of flight:
· EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame: Darryl Murphy of Chilliwack, B.C.
· International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame: Thomas Adams Jr. of Brenham, Texas
· Warbirds of America Hall of Fame: Jack Roush of Livonia, Mich.
· EAA Ultralights Hall of Fame: Eugene Smith (posthumous)
· Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame: Ron Alexander (posthumous)
The EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame were established to honour the outstanding achievements of men and women in aviation who share the spirit of EAA and its community. Those inducted are selected by their peers for myriad contributions made to their respective areas of aviation.
In addition, Ken Kellner of Neenah, Wis., will receive the Henry Kimberly Spirit of Leadership Award for his efforts on behalf of EAA and the local community. Kellner has flown as a volunteer pilot at EAA’s Pioneer Airport for 20 years and has flown more than 2,600 young people as part of the EAA Young Eagles program.
