By Chris Wolfe, a.k.a. “The RC Geek” | Photos by John Philbrick Last weekend, I had the incredible honor of presenting the Academy of Model Aeronautics Hall Of Fame plaque to one of its newest members, aviation legend and astronaut Hoot Gibson. Hoot is not just a highly decorated aviator […]
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AMA Ambassador Hoot Gibson Elected to National Aviation Hall of Fame
(Dayton, Ohio – Dec. 17, 2012) Tonight the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) Board of Trustees revealed the names of four individuals who have been elected for enshrinement at its annual formal ceremony that will be held in October of 2013. The four will be joining the roster of […]
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Shuttle pilots at Reno Air Races recall Neil Armstrong
Written by Guy Clifton Even as pilots Hoot Gibson and Curt Brown focus on racing at the Reno National Championship Air Races today, a piece of their heart will be at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., where the nation will say a public goodbye to astronaut Neil Armstrong. READ MORE […]
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AMA Ambassador Astronaut Hoot Gibson signing autographs at AMA booth at EAA’s AirVenture
Stop by the AMA booth located in the EAA museum July 24th from 2pm – 4pm AMA Ambassador Astronaut Hoot Gibson will be signing autographs. For more information about EAA’s Aventure visit www.airventure.org
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