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Wright Brothers Master Pilots
The Master Pilot is the "most prestigious award the FAA issues to pilots certified under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61" (see https://www.faasafety.gov/content/MasterPilot/).
Five members of our club (Skyline Soaring) have been recipients of this award, and I was wondering if there are other US clubs out there with similar records? |
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I will say, Hank Nixon is likely there.......I have only been flying gliders maybe 45 years.
Hank was one of my early instructors... Yep, I have no where the accolades he has. We both did all badges from Middletown, NY (he has a 1000K from Newcastle.....part of the "big one" decades ago) and we both did all badges through gold 2 diamonds from Middletown. He did the last Diamond from the NE, I still want the last diamond from Middletown and maybe do a 1000k from same site. Yes, Hank (the real UH) is likely there for this distinction. I would vote for it.......as would likely others..... Disclaimer, we are related through marriage, so yes, I am biased....... |
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I think Kansas Soaring Association has three
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My grandfather Edwin Blanchard met the requirements but the award didn’t exist when he was alive.
My Father Robert Burbank was a recipient of the award and continued to fly for many years after receiving it. My mother Janie Burbank passed away just prior to her 50th year of flying. I hope to receive the award in the year 2049...haha Congrats to all of the aviators that have received this amazing award! Regards, Franklin Burbank |
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On Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 9:20:19 AM UTC-7, Jim Kellett wrote:
The Master Pilot is the "most prestigious award the FAA issues to pilots certified under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61" (see https://www.faasafety.gov/content/MasterPilot/). Five members of our club (Skyline Soaring) have been recipients of this award, and I was wondering if there are other US clubs out there with similar records? Dave Varnam (my instructor) of Spokane Soaring Society received this reward at the last SSA convention. |
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Wright Brothers Master Pilots
On Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 12:50:04 PM UTC-5, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
I will say, Hank Nixon is likely there.......I have only been flying gliders maybe 45 years. Hank was one of my early instructors... Yep, I have no where the accolades he has. We both did all badges from Middletown, NY (he has a 1000K from Newcastle.....part of the "big one" decades ago) and we both did all badges through gold 2 diamonds from Middletown. He did the last Diamond from the NE, I still want the last diamond from Middletown and maybe do a 1000k from same site. Yes, Hank (the real UH) is likely there for this distinction. I would vote for it.......as would likely others..... Disclaimer, we are related through marriage, so yes, I am biased....... UH not eligible until 2023 but thanks for the nice words. UH |
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On Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 2:55:22 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 12:50:04 PM UTC-5, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote: I will say, Hank Nixon is likely there.......I have only been flying gliders maybe 45 years. Hank was one of my early instructors... Yep, I have no where the accolades he has. We both did all badges from Middletown, NY (he has a 1000K from Newcastle.....part of the "big one" decades ago) and we both did all badges through gold 2 diamonds from Middletown. He did the last Diamond from the NE, I still want the last diamond from Middletown and maybe do a 1000k from same site. Yes, Hank (the real UH) is likely there for this distinction. I would vote for it.......as would likely others..... Disclaimer, we are related through marriage, so yes, I am biased....... UH not eligible until 2023 but thanks for the nice words. UH Oklahoma Soaring Assc. has three recipients, not bad for a 20 member club! Scott |
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An interesting metric for a glider club would be ratio of wright brothers master pilots to SSA youth Members...
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On Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3:39:09 PM UTC-6, Tony wrote:
An interesting metric for a glider club would be ratio of wright brothers master pilots to SSA youth Members... Yes Tony, But a deeper meaning in that ratio might simply illustrate the general publics enthusiasm for flying in the 1950's and 1960's compared to today. |
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If the era were the culprit the same problem would be playing out in Europe. It is not. Take a look at the UK Jr. Soaring Team. We're failing the youth not the other way around.
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