Tag Archives: Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford Receives Hoover Trophy

Posted on December 29, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue Pilot, general aviation advocate, and actor, Harrison Ford, received the R.A. ‘Bob’ Hoover Trophy at the third annual reception presented by the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) in Washington, D.C., … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Awards & Recognitions, Dec 2017/Jan 2018, December 2018/January 2019, Headlines | Tagged Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Alaska Airport Support Network, Dick VanGrunsven, Harrison Ford, Hoover Trophy, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, Ron Dearborn, Sharples Award, Van’s Aircraft | Leave a comment

HARRISON FORD KICKS OFF 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF EAA YOUNG EAGLES WITH 2 MILLIONTH YOUNG EAGLE FLIGHT

Posted on September 11, 2016 by mwflyer

Grass-roots initiative introduces millions of kids to the possibilities of flight; Former chairmen including Harrison Ford, Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and Jeff Skiles join current chairman Sean D. Tucker, in encouraging kids to take a Young Eagle flight in 2017. EAA … Continue reading →

Posted in EAA & AirVenture, News | Tagged Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Harrison Ford, Jeff Skiles, Young Eagles | Leave a comment

Stars Do Shine At AOPA Aviation Summit

Posted on November 15, 2012 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. – The AOPA Aviation Summit, October 11-13, 2012, showed signs of stardom from both Hollywood and the GA community. Regardless of wealth, fame or the lack thereof, pilots came together to network, learn, socialize … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, AOPA, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Events, Features | Tagged Adam Kisielewski, Aircraft technology, Airplanes, Alan Klapmeier, AOPA, AOPA Aviation Summit, AOPA Foundation, Bob Hoover, Brian Landsburg, Bryan Budds, Cirrus Aircraft, Craig Fuller, Dale Klapmeier, Dave Coulier, Dave Weiman, Endeavour, FAA, Forever Flying, Harrison Ford, Kestrel, Matthew Olafsen, Michael Huerta, Midwest Flyer Magazine, NextGen, Randy Babbitt, Yasmina Platt | Leave a comment

Harrison Ford Star Power At Work At AOPA Summit, At Work In Congress

Posted on October 12, 2012 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (October 12, 2012) – GA pilot/actor Harrison Ford isn’t just a poster boy for General Aviation… Rather, he understands the true plight of GA and has rolled up his sleeves and volunteered to help … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, News | Tagged AOPA Summit, Dave Weiman, General Aviation, Harrison Ford | Leave a comment

AOPA Summit 2011… Learning From The Past, Looking To The Future

Posted on October 21, 2011 by mwflyer

by Jack Elliott Schapiro HARTFORD, CONN. – Those who believe the old adage that you can’t mix business and pleasure are obviously not AOPA members, who have attended one of the organization’s annual “Summit” events. Going back to the days … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, AOPA, Events, Features, Oct/Nov 2011 | Tagged aircraft, Alan Klapmeier, AOPA, Boeing 787, Cessnas, Cirrus, Craig Fuller, Dale Klapmeier, Harrison Ford, Hartford-Brainard Airport, Jack Elliott Schapiro, Jerry Costello, Kent Ewing, Mark Begich, New England Air Museum, Palm Springs, Pilot Proficiency, Pipers, Randy Babbitt, Rod Hightower, Rod Machado, Sam Graves, Sikorsky, Sport Pilot/Grassroot/Recreational Flying, Vern Ehlers | 3 Comments