EAA introduces 2024 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame class
Six inductees welcomed October 16, representing unique segments of aviation
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (August 19, 2024) — The Experimental Aircraft Association Sport Aviation Halls of Fame continue to grow as six new inductees will be honored as part of the 2024 class. The six inductees each represent a different area of aviation – homebuilders, ultralights, the International Aerobatic Club, the Vintage Aircraft Association, and EAA Warbirds of America.
The 2024 inductees include:
- EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame: Sebastien Heintz – Owner and president of Zenith Aircraft Company, a leading aircraft kit manufacturer
- International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame: Linda Meyers Morrissey – Multi-time medalist at the World Aerobatic Championship, and long-time member of the U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team
- Warbirds of America Hall of Fame: Frank Strickler – A former Air Force and American Airlines pilot, and founder of Fox 51, a maintenance business focused on antique and warbird airplanes
- Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame: Dave and Jeanne Allen (posthumous) – Husband-wife restoration team known for several outstanding projects including a 1930 Waco ASO and a 1947 Piper PA-11 Cub Special
- EAA Ultralights Hall of Fame: Dave Goulet (posthumous) – Co-founder of Quad City Ultralight Corporation, known for manufacturing the Quad City Challenger
The EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame were established to honor the outstanding achievements of men and women in aviation who share the spirit of EAA and its community. Those inducted into the halls of fame are selected by their peers for myriad contributions made to their respective areas of aviation.
EAA will honor the new inductees at a dinner ceremony on October 16, 2024, in the Eagle Hangar of the EAA Aviation Museum.
More information on each inductee will be added to the EAA website in the coming days.
About EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and embodies The Spirit of Aviation through the world’s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA’s 300,000 members and 900 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org.