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National Aeronautic Association

October 15, 2023

The National Aeronautic Association of the United States (NAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a founding member of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). Founded in 1905, it is the oldest national aviation club in the United States and one of the oldest in the world, it serves as the “Aeroclub of the United States” and, by its Mission Statement it is "…dedicated to the advancement of the art, sport and science of aviation in the United States.” The NAA is headquartered at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in Washington, D.C.

National Aeronautic Association
AbbreviationNAA
Formation1905; 118 years ago (1905)
TypeNot for profit
PurposeAviation advocacy
Location
Chairman
James Albaugh
President
Greg Principato
Websitenaa.aero

History Edit

The NAA was founded in 1905, as the Aero Club of America (ACA), by members of the Automobile Club of America. From its inception, ACA’s goal was to promote aviation in any way possible, as both a sport and a commercial endeavor. In 1922, it was incorporated as the Aero Club’s successor, and continued the original group’s mission of promoting aviation. The NAA has been steeply involved with the growth of aviation in the United States almost since its beginning, to the point of being the sole issuer of pilot licenses in American until the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1926. The Chairman of the NAA is James Albaugh. The President and Chief Executive Officer of the NAA is Greg Principato.

The NAA and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Edit

In 1905, the NAA joined Germany, Spain, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, and France to create an international aviation organization — Fédération Aéronautique Internationale —with the goal of fostering aeronautical activities worldwide. FAI is the organization responsible for establishing the rules for record-setting and competition, and also for recognizing international achievements in aeronautics and astronautics.

The NAA is the largest member of FAI and is responsible for appointing representatives to 15 major air sport and technical committees of FAI. The NAA also represents U.S. interests in aviation at the FAI’s Annual General Conference.

Mission Edit

The NAA has three distinct responsibilities: The recording and certification of Aviation and Aerospace Records, the administration of Aviation Trophies and Awards, and working with Air Sports Organizations in America on the advancement of their individual sports.

Aviation and aerospace records Edit

The NAA has certified aviation and aerospace records in the United States since 1905. Its records database counts over 8,000 record flights[1] to include those of balloons, airships, airplanes, (landplanes, seaplanes, amphibians, very light jets,) gliders, helicopters, autogiros, model aircraft, parachutes, human powered aircraft, spacecraft, tilt-wing/tilt-engine aircraft, hang gliders, paragliders, microlights, space models, and UAVs. In addition, the NAA certifies a wide variety of records including altitude, time-to-climb, distance, speed, greatest payload carried, and efficiency. As the U.S. representative to FAI, the National Aeronautic Association is the sole authority for overseeing and certifying all aviation records that take place within the United States. On average, the NAA certifies 150 records each year. The NAA records process[2] is directed by the NAA Contest and Records Board and managed by the NAA Director of Contest and Records, Arthur W. Greenfield. It is easy to carry out a record attempt with an ordinary plane, but there is some paperwork and verification involved.[1]

Contest and Record Board Members (as of January 1, 2012)
  • Rodney M. Skaar, Chairman
  • Richard A. Ionata, Vice-Chairman
  • A.W. Greenfield, Secretary
  • Bernard R. Gross
  • Kristan R. Maynard
  • Scott A. Neumann
  • Brian G. Utley
  • Sandy Anderson
Advisory Panel
  • Larry E. Steenstry
  • David B. Higginbotham
  • Ardyth M. Williams

Aviation trophies and awards Edit

The NAA acknowledges the accomplishments and achievements in aviation and aerospace through its trophies and awards. Some of these trophies are considered to be some of the most important awards of this nature in the world.

  • Robert J. Collier Trophy: Established in 1910, is awarded annually "for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles, the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year."
  • Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy: Established in 1948, to honor the memory of Orville and Wilbur Wright, is awarded annually to a living American for "significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States."
  • Mackay Trophy: Established in 1912, is awarded annually for the "most meritorious flight of the year" by an Air Force person, persons, or organization. The United States Air Force determines the recipient and NAA awards it.
  • Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award: Established in 1954, is awarded annually to individuals who, for at least 25 years, has been actively identified with aeronautics and has made contributions of significant value to aeronautics.
  • Frank G. Brewer Trophy: Established in 1943, is awarded annually to an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization for significant contributions of enduring value to aerospace education in the United States.
  • Harmon Trophy for Aeronautics (Ballooning): Commonly known as simply the Harmon Trophy, was established in 1926 and is awarded annually for the most outstanding international achievement in the art and/or science of aeronautics (ballooning) for the previous year.
  • Henderson Trophy: Honoring Clifford W. Henderson’s legacy, was established in 1960, and is awarded annually to a living individual, group of individuals, or an organization whose vision, leadership or skill made a significant and lasting contribution to the promotion and advancement of aviation and aerospace in the United States.
  • Katharine Wright Trophy: Established in 1981 and named after Wilbur and Orville Wright’s sister, Katherine, is awarded annually to a woman who has contributed to the success of others, or made a personal contribution to the advancement of the art, sport and science of aviation and space flight over an extended period of time.
  • Public Benefit Flying Awards: Established in 1983. A set of national awards designed to recognize the significant contributions to the Nation of volunteer-based Public Benefit Flying and the outstanding work of the individuals and organizations engaged in this humanitarian activity. Administered jointly by NAA and the Air Care Alliance there are five categories for this award: Distinguished Volunteer Pilot, Distinguished Volunteer, Outstanding Achievement in Advancement of Public Benefit Flying, Public Benefit Flying Teamwork Award, and Champion of Public Benefit Flying.
  • Stinson Trophy: Established in 1997, to honor the accomplishments of sisters Katherine Stinson and Marjorie Stinson. It is awarded annually to a living woman for an outstanding and enduring contribution, a meritorious flight, or a singular technical development in the field of aviation, aeronautics, space or related sciences.
FAI Awards

Within the United States and its Territories, the NAA has the sole responsibility of administering awards established by the FAI.

  • Gold Air Medal: Awarded to individuals who have contributed greatly to the development of aeronautics by their activities, work, achievements, initiative or devotion to the cause of aviation.
  • Gold Space Medal: Awarded to individuals who have contributed greatly to the development of Astronautics by their activities, work, achievements, initiative or devotion to the cause of space.
  • Sabiha Gökçen Medal: Awarded to a woman who performs the most outstanding achievement in any air sport in the previous year.
  • Silver Medal: Awarded to an individual who has occupied high office in FAI or in an aeronautical organization in one of its member countries, and in the discharge of their duties have shown exceptional powers of leadership and influence, to the benefit of the whole international air sport community.
  • Diploma for Outstanding Airmanship: Awarded to a person or a group of persons for a feat of outstanding airmanship in sub-orbital flight during one of the previous two years and which resulted in the saving of life of others and was carried out with that objective. Anyone engaged in a routine search and/or rescue mission shall not be eligible.
  • Paul Tissandier Diploma. Awarded to those who have served the cause of Aviation in general and Sporting Aviation in particular, by their work, initiative, devotion or in other ways.
  • Honorary Group Diploma: Awarded to groups of people (design offices, scientific bodies, aeronautical publications, etc.) that have contributed significantly to the progress of Aeronautics and Astronautics during the previous year or years.
  • International Aviation Art Contest: Held annually to encourage young people worldwide to demonstrate the importance of aviation through art and to motivate them to become more familiar with and participate in aeronautics, engineering and science. The United States portion of the contest is sponsored by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) in partnership with the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) and supported by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), National Coalition for Aviation Education (NCAE) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Air Sports In America Edit

The NAA encourages and supports the development and growth of the sport of aviation in the United States and does so primarily through its relationship with eight Air Sport Organizations (ASOs) based in the country. The NAA recognizes the ASOs as the official governing bodies for their respective air sports.

Air Sport Organizations

NAA leadership Edit

Officers
  • Chairman: Jim Albaugh
  • Vice Chairman: Steve Callghan, Lockheed Martin
  • Treasurer: Carl Johnson, Norsk Titanium
  • Counsel: George Carneal, Hogan Lovells
  • Secretary: Elizabeth Matarese
  • President and CEO: Greg Principato
Board of Directors
Staff
  • Art Greenfield, Director of Contests and Records
  • Stephanie Berry, Director for Awards and Events
  • Katherine McCormick, Manager, Office Services

NAA membership Edit

NAA has five groups of members: Corporate, Air Sport, Affiliate, Aero Clubs, and Individuals.

Corporate members
Air Sport members
Affiliate members
Aero Club members
  • Aero Club of Metropolitan Atlanta
  • Aero Club of New England
  • Aero Club of Northern California
  • Aero Club of Southern California
  • Aero Club of Washington
  • Wichita Aeroclub
Individual members

As of December 31, 2014 NAA has 1,029 individual members.

NAA Luncheon Program Edit

The NAA Luncheon Program brings together leaders in the aviation and aerospace industry with professionals from around the Metropolitan Washington, DC region. Speakers from the highest levels of government, industry, and associations have addressed important issues related to the Department of Defense, the military services, and Aerospace Industry Affairs.

The NAA Luncheon Program is directed by the NAA National Aviation Awards and Events Committee.

References Edit

  1. ^ a b "Any Pilot Can Set a Speed Record". Flying Magazine. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  2. ^ Records Downloads NAA

External links Edit

  • National Aeronautic Association

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The National Aeronautic Association of the United States NAA is a non profit 501 c 3 organization and a founding member of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI Founded in 1905 it is the oldest national aviation club in the United States and one of the oldest in the world it serves as the Aeroclub of the United States and by its Mission Statement it is dedicated to the advancement of the art sport and science of aviation in the United States The NAA is headquartered at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington D C National Aeronautic AssociationAbbreviationNAAFormation1905 118 years ago 1905 TypeNot for profitPurposeAviation advocacyLocationWashington D C USAChairmanJames AlbaughPresidentGreg PrincipatoWebsitenaa wbr aero Contents 1 History 2 The NAA and the Federation Aeronautique Internationale 3 Mission 4 Aviation and aerospace records 5 Aviation trophies and awards 6 Air Sports In America 7 NAA leadership 8 NAA membership 9 NAA Luncheon Program 10 References 11 External linksHistory EditThe NAA was founded in 1905 as the Aero Club of America ACA by members of the Automobile Club of America From its inception ACA s goal was to promote aviation in any way possible as both a sport and a commercial endeavor In 1922 it was incorporated as the Aero Club s successor and continued the original group s mission of promoting aviation The NAA has been steeply involved with the growth of aviation in the United States almost since its beginning to the point of being the sole issuer of pilot licenses in American until the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1926 The Chairman of the NAA is James Albaugh The President and Chief Executive Officer of the NAA is Greg Principato The NAA and the Federation Aeronautique Internationale EditIn 1905 the NAA joined Germany Spain Belgium the United Kingdom Italy Switzerland and France to create an international aviation organization Federation Aeronautique Internationale with the goal of fostering aeronautical activities worldwide FAI is the organization responsible for establishing the rules for record setting and competition and also for recognizing international achievements in aeronautics and astronautics The NAA is the largest member of FAI and is responsible for appointing representatives to 15 major air sport and technical committees of FAI The NAA also represents U S interests in aviation at the FAI s Annual General Conference Mission EditThe NAA has three distinct responsibilities The recording and certification of Aviation and Aerospace Records the administration of Aviation Trophies and Awards and working with Air Sports Organizations in America on the advancement of their individual sports Aviation and aerospace records EditThe NAA has certified aviation and aerospace records in the United States since 1905 Its records database counts over 8 000 record flights 1 to include those of balloons airships airplanes landplanes seaplanes amphibians very light jets gliders helicopters autogiros model aircraft parachutes human powered aircraft spacecraft tilt wing tilt engine aircraft hang gliders paragliders microlights space models and UAVs In addition the NAA certifies a wide variety of records including altitude time to climb distance speed greatest payload carried and efficiency As the U S representative to FAI the National Aeronautic Association is the sole authority for overseeing and certifying all aviation records that take place within the United States On average the NAA certifies 150 records each year The NAA records process 2 is directed by the NAA Contest and Records Board and managed by the NAA Director of Contest and Records Arthur W Greenfield It is easy to carry out a record attempt with an ordinary plane but there is some paperwork and verification involved 1 Contest and Record Board Members as of January 1 2012 Rodney M Skaar Chairman Richard A Ionata Vice Chairman A W Greenfield Secretary Bernard R Gross Kristan R Maynard Scott A Neumann Brian G Utley Sandy AndersonAdvisory PanelLarry E Steenstry David B Higginbotham Ardyth M WilliamsAviation trophies and awards EditThe NAA acknowledges the accomplishments and achievements in aviation and aerospace through its trophies and awards Some of these trophies are considered to be some of the most important awards of this nature in the world Robert J Collier Trophy Established in 1910 is awarded annually for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America with respect to improving the performance efficiency and safety of air or space vehicles the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy Established in 1948 to honor the memory of Orville and Wilbur Wright is awarded annually to a living American for significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States Mackay Trophy Established in 1912 is awarded annually for the most meritorious flight of the year by an Air Force person persons or organization The United States Air Force determines the recipient and NAA awards it Wesley L McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award Established in 1954 is awarded annually to individuals who for at least 25 years has been actively identified with aeronautics and has made contributions of significant value to aeronautics Frank G Brewer Trophy Established in 1943 is awarded annually to an individual a group of individuals or an organization for significant contributions of enduring value to aerospace education in the United States Harmon Trophy for Aeronautics Ballooning Commonly known as simply the Harmon Trophy was established in 1926 and is awarded annually for the most outstanding international achievement in the art and or science of aeronautics ballooning for the previous year Henderson Trophy Honoring Clifford W Henderson s legacy was established in 1960 and is awarded annually to a living individual group of individuals or an organization whose vision leadership or skill made a significant and lasting contribution to the promotion and advancement of aviation and aerospace in the United States Katharine Wright Trophy Established in 1981 and named after Wilbur and Orville Wright s sister Katherine is awarded annually to a woman who has contributed to the success of others or made a personal contribution to the advancement of the art sport and science of aviation and space flight over an extended period of time Public Benefit Flying Awards Established in 1983 A set of national awards designed to recognize the significant contributions to the Nation of volunteer based Public Benefit Flying and the outstanding work of the individuals and organizations engaged in this humanitarian activity Administered jointly by NAA and the Air Care Alliance there are five categories for this award Distinguished Volunteer Pilot Distinguished Volunteer Outstanding Achievement in Advancement of Public Benefit Flying Public Benefit Flying Teamwork Award and Champion of Public Benefit Flying Stinson Trophy Established in 1997 to honor the accomplishments of sisters Katherine Stinson and Marjorie Stinson It is awarded annually to a living woman for an outstanding and enduring contribution a meritorious flight or a singular technical development in the field of aviation aeronautics space or related sciences FAI AwardsWithin the United States and its Territories the NAA has the sole responsibility of administering awards established by the FAI Gold Air Medal Awarded to individuals who have contributed greatly to the development of aeronautics by their activities work achievements initiative or devotion to the cause of aviation Gold Space Medal Awarded to individuals who have contributed greatly to the development of Astronautics by their activities work achievements initiative or devotion to the cause of space Sabiha Gokcen Medal Awarded to a woman who performs the most outstanding achievement in any air sport in the previous year Silver Medal Awarded to an individual who has occupied high office in FAI or in an aeronautical organization in one of its member countries and in the discharge of their duties have shown exceptional powers of leadership and influence to the benefit of the whole international air sport community Diploma for Outstanding Airmanship Awarded to a person or a group of persons for a feat of outstanding airmanship in sub orbital flight during one of the previous two years and which resulted in the saving of life of others and was carried out with that objective Anyone engaged in a routine search and or rescue mission shall not be eligible Paul Tissandier Diploma Awarded to those who have served the cause of Aviation in general and Sporting Aviation in particular by their work initiative devotion or in other ways Honorary Group Diploma Awarded to groups of people design offices scientific bodies aeronautical publications etc that have contributed significantly to the progress of Aeronautics and Astronautics during the previous year or years International Aviation Art Contest Held annually to encourage young people worldwide to demonstrate the importance of aviation through art and to motivate them to become more familiar with and participate in aeronautics engineering and science The United States portion of the contest is sponsored by the National Aeronautic Association NAA in partnership with the National Association of State Aviation Officials NASAO and supported by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University ERAU National Coalition for Aviation Education NCAE and the Federal Aviation Administration FAA Air Sports In America EditThe NAA encourages and supports the development and growth of the sport of aviation in the United States and does so primarily through its relationship with eight Air Sport Organizations ASOs based in the country The NAA recognizes the ASOs as the official governing bodies for their respective air sports Air Sport OrganizationsAcademy of Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation of America International Aerobatic Club Helicopter Club of America Defunct Soaring Society of America United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight AssociationNAA leadership EditOfficersChairman Jim Albaugh Vice Chairman Steve Callghan Lockheed Martin Treasurer Carl Johnson Norsk Titanium Counsel George Carneal Hogan Lovells Secretary Elizabeth Matarese President and CEO Greg PrincipatoBoard of DirectorsEd Bolen National Business Aviation Association Christopher Brunner United Technologies Pratt amp Whitney Steve Champness Aero Club of Metropolitan Atlanta Leda Chong Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation John R Dailey Pete Dumont Air Traffic Control Association James Garrison Soaring Society of America Arthur W Greenfield Jr NAA Contest amp Records Director Angela Gittens Airport Council International Rich Hanson Academy of Model Aeronautics Duane Hawkins Spirit Aerosystems Margaret Jenny TC Jones Northrop Grumman Corporation Tim Keating Boeing Leo Knaapen Bombardier Aerospace Dick Koenig Commemorative Air force Dr John S Langford Aurora Flight Sciences Peter Lengyel Safran Dr Samantha Magill American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Clay McConnell Airbus Margaret McKeough Aero Club of Washington Mary Miller BBA Aviation Mary Claire Murphy Textron Aviation Martin Palmaz US Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association Ken Panos Aerojet Eric Pierce Lockheed Martin Pat Prentiss The Ninety Nines Inc Peter Prowitt GE Aviation Mark Rector Honda Aircraft Company Skip Ringo The Ringo Group Darryl Roberson Rolls Royce North America Jean Rosanvallon Dassault Falcon John Stammreich Aero Club of Southern California Bob Stangarone Stangarone and Associates Alyssa Ten Eyck Embraer Anthony L Velocci Aviation Week amp Space Technology Magazine Retired FlightSafety International Rockwell CollinsStaffArt Greenfield Director of Contests and Records Stephanie Berry Director for Awards and Events Katherine McCormick Manager Office ServicesNAA membership EditNAA has five groups of members Corporate Air Sport Affiliate Aero Clubs and Individuals Corporate membersAerojet Airbus Group Aurora Flight Sciences Bombardier The Boeing Company Embraer GE Aviation Gulfstream Honda Aircraft Company Jeppesen Lockheed Martin Corporation Northrop Grumman Corporation Rockwell Collins Inc Rolls Royce North America Safe Flight Instrument Corporation Signature Flight Support Spirit AeroSystems Textron Aviation United Technologies Corporation Air Sport membersAcademy of Model Aeronautics Balloon Federation of America International Aerobatic Club Soaring Society of America United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association United States Parachute Association United States Ultralight AssociationAffiliate membersAir Line Pilots Association Air Traffic Control Association Aerospace Industries Association Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Airlines For America Airports Council International NA American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics AUVSI Cargo Airline Association Experimental Aircraft Association General Aviation Manufacturers Association Helicopter Association International National Air Traffic Controllers Association National Air Transport Association National Association of State Aviation Officials National Business Aviation Association Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics The Ninety NinesAero Club membersAero Club of Metropolitan Atlanta Aero Club of New England Aero Club of Northern California Aero Club of Southern California Aero Club of Washington Wichita AeroclubIndividual membersAs of December 31 2014 NAA has 1 029 individual members NAA Luncheon Program EditThe NAA Luncheon Program brings together leaders in the aviation and aerospace industry with professionals from around the Metropolitan Washington DC region Speakers from the highest levels of government industry and associations have addressed important issues related to the Department of Defense the military services and Aerospace Industry Affairs The NAA Luncheon Program is directed by the NAA National Aviation Awards and Events Committee References Edit a b Any Pilot Can Set a Speed Record Flying Magazine Retrieved 4 October 2015 Records Downloads NAAExternal links EditNational Aeronautic Association Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title National Aeronautic Association amp oldid 1147505967, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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