[ click on headers to sort rows ]
[ increase your screen size to 1024px to enjoy the full experience ]
  Last Name First Name Year About Awards Bio  
1ApplebayGeorge1999

(1925-2015) Sailplane Designer / Manufacturer, Soaring Museum Founder

read more

view PDF Bio (185 KB)
2ArnoldLeslie R.1983

(1915-2005) SSA Director; Gliderport Owner / Operator; National Record

Eaton Trophy 1968 ; Silver #136 1951 ; Gold #32 1951

read more

view PDF Bio (188 KB)
3ArnoldSarah2020

Gliderport Owner / Operator

Womens World Champion 2020



view PDF Bio (76 KB)
4BarnabyRalph S.1955

(1893-1986) 1st American to Break Orville Wright's 1911 Soaring Record; SSA Co-Founder; SSA President, Vice President; NSM Trustee; World Team Captain; Navy Glider Programs 1930s and WWII

Tissandier Diploma 1954 (First American); Eaton Trophy 1960; Barnaby Lecture 1973, 1983; U.S. "C" Badge #1 1929

read more

view PDF Bio (190 KB)
5BarringerLewin B.1955

(1906-1943) SSA Secretary, Treasurer; SSA General Manager; First Editor SOARING; World/National Records; National Competition; Author; Head WWII Glider Training Unit; Probably First U.S. Wave Flight 1938

Silver #3 1934 (Int #65); Gold #4 1940

read more

view PDF Bio (275 KB)
6BennisStephen J.1977

(1915-1987) SSA Director; Gliderport Owner/Operator; National Competition

Stroukoff Trophy 1955; Silver #51 1946; Gold #38 1952

read more

view PDF Bio (225 KB)
7BiklePaul F.1960

(1916-1991) SSA President; Vice President; World/National Competition; World/National Records; Smirnoff Derby Once; Sailplane Performance Studies/Tests

Lilienthal Medal 1962; OSTIV Plaque/Klemperer Award (1st American) 1972; Tissandier Diploma 1968; Eaton Trophy 1964; Tuntland Award (3 years); Barringer Trophy (5 years); Silver #93 1947; Gold #34 1952; Diamond #3 (Int #7) 1952; Symons 3 Lennie #11

read more

view PDF Bio (321 KB)
8BlossomHoward C.1989

(1909-1997) NSM Trustee; National Competition; Engineer for L-K Aircraft Corporation

read more

view PDF Bio (247 KB)
9BowlusWilliam Hawley1954

(1896-1967) NGA/SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Builder/Manufacturer; 1st American Motor Glider; World/National Records; Glider Test Pilot WW II, 1st American to break Wright brothers 1911 soaring record in American glider

read more

view PDF Bio (135 KB)
10BrieglebWilliam G.1958

(1912-2002) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Manufacturer; Gliderport Owner/Operator; National Competition; World/National Record

Tissandier Diploma 1982; Eaton Trophy (with Anne Briegleb) 1957; Silver #32 1940; Gold #25 1950

read more

view PDF Bio (283 KB)
11BrittinghamJohn M.1985

SSA Director; National Competition; U.S. Team Captain

Exceptional Service Award 1981; Cruce Trophy 1967, 1968; Silver #817 1964; Gold #186 1964; Diamond #58 1966 (Int #484); Symons One Lennie #48, Two Lennie #24

read more

view PDF Bio (380 KB)
12BundyFrancis P.2001

(1910-2008) Homebuilt Sailplane; Instructor; Supervised University Sailplane Design; Flight Examiner

Silver #199 1954; Gold #371 1967; Diamond #170 (Int #929) 1970

read more

view PDF Bio (224 KB)
13BurrHoward E.1987

(1914-2006) SSA Director; National Competition Director; NSM Trustee; SSA Awards Chair; Sailplane Designer/Builder; President SHA, EASC, SCSA; Author

Schweizer Award 2001; Silver #53 1946; Gold #146 1962; Symons One Lennie #43

read more

view PDF Bio (361 KB)
14ButlerRichard2007

World/National Competition; Sailplane Refiner/Designer

duPont Trophy (5 years); Stroukoff Trophy (5 years); Hatcher Trophy 2004, 2008, 2015; Senior Champion 2008; Silver #1537 1968

read more

view PDF Bio (186 KB)
15BuxtonJay1956

( -1942) SSA Vice President; Sailplane Designer, builder, restorer; Pratt-Read PR-G1; Contest Management; Records

read more

view PDF Bio (241 KB)
16ByarsEdward F.1992

SSA Chairman; Vice President; Technical Board; National Competition; Symposia Sponsor; Author

Exceptional Service Award 1974, 1998; Silver #274 1957; Gold #203 1964, Diamond #102 (Int #728) 1969; 1000 K Diploma #34 (Int #134) 1990; Symons One Lennie #257

read more

view PDF Bio (244 KB)
17ByrdJohn2004

( - 2016) World/National Competition

Exceptional Achievement Award 1998; Standard Class Trophy 1983, 1995; Silver #1398 1968; Gold #473 1969

read more

view PDF Bio (182 KB)
18CarmichaelBruce2002

( -2015) Sailplane Aerodynamics, Aviation Historian; Author; SHA (now ESA) President and Workshop Organizer

Barnaby Lecture 2000; OSTIV Plaque and Klemperer Award 2014;

read more

view PDF Bio (217 KB)
19CarrisBernard S.1986

(1922-1991) Sailplane Instructor/Test Pilot; FAA Designee; National Competition

Silver #95 1947; Gold #183 1963

read more

view PDF Bio (143 KB)
20CarseyJon D.1961

( -1962) SSA President; Editor SOARING; Contest Management; World Team Organizer/Financier

Eaton Trophy 1952

read more

view PDF Bio (306 KB)
21ChanuteOctave1999

(1832-1910) Early Pioneer; Glider Designer

read more

view PDF Bio (266 KB)
22CharlesJ. Shelly1960

(1900-1959) SSA Vice President; Treasurer; National Competition; National Record

Silver #35 1940; Gold #14 1947; Diamond #2 (Int #4) 1951

read more

view PDF Bio (234 KB)
23ClaybournH.M.1969

(1925-1970) SSA Vice President; National Competition; Cessna Tow Hitches; World Contest Management

Eaton Trophy 1969; Exceptional Service Award 1967; Silver #212 1954; Gold #51 1956; Symons One Lennie #55

read more

view PDF Bio (182 KB)
24CombsHenry G.1988

(1917-2016) Inspiration for Combs Award; 200+ Diamond Distance Flights

Barnaby Lecture 1997; Exceptional Achievement Award (3 years); NAA Elder Statesman 1983; Silver #813 1964; Gold #195 1964; Diamond #90 (Int #609) 1968; World Distance Award

read more

view PDF Bio (221 KB)
25ComptonFrancis B.1972

(1915-2006) SSA Vice President; World/National Competition; Competition Rules; Record Homologation/Badge Processor

Eaton Trophy 1948; Exceptional Service Award 1992; Silver #56 1946; Gold #10 1947

read more

view PDF Bio (341 KB)
26CoverdaleWilliam H.1978

(~1913-1985) SSA Director; Record Homologation/Badge Processor; Contest Board; Chair of Long Range Financial Planning Committee; National Competition; World Record holder; Crew for 1960 World Team

Silver #78 1947; Gold #35 1952

read more

view PDF Bio (227 KB)
27DawydoffAlex1967

(1903-1965) SSA Director; Editor SOARING; Aviation Journalist; Author

read more

view PDF Bio (291 KB)
28DeckerChester1978

( -1985) SSA Treasurer; World/National Records; National Competition; WW II Military Glider Pilot

Evans Trophy 1936, 1939; Silver #8 1936 (Int #240); Gold #3 1939

read more

view PDF Bio (185 KB)
29DickHelen R.1968

(1919-2012) SSA Director; National Records; Badge Processor; Competition Organization

Eaton Trophy 1972; Exceptional Achievement Award 1972; Certificate of Appreciation 2004; Silver #337 1959; Gold #120 1962; Diamond #79 (Int #545) 1967 (First U.S. Woman)

read more

view PDF Bio (318 KB)
30du PontRichard C.1954

(1911-1943) SSA President; Vice President; Treasurer; National Competition; World/National Records; Head of WW II Glider Program; SSA Financier

Eaton Trophy 1939; Evans Trophy 1934, 1935, 1937; Silver #2 1936 (Int #32)

read more

view PDF Bio (215 KB)
31du PontStephen1987

(1915-2012) SSA Director; Sailplane Safety/Construction, SOARING Columnist; Author

Silver #377 1959; Gold #252 1965; Diamond #112 (Int #762) 1969

read more

view PDF Bio (171 KB)
32EatonWarren E.1954

(1888-1934) SSA Co-Founder; First SSA President

read more

view PDF Bio (8441 KB)
33EdgarLawrence E.1971

(1917-2010) Sierra Wave Project Pilot; Jet-Stream Project; World Record

Silver #304 1958; among first six recipients of the Three-Lennie Pin in the early 1950s

read more

view PDF Bio (285 KB)
34EnevoldsonEinar K.2010

(1932- ) World Record, Perlan Originator/Organizer/Leader, National Competition

Barnaby Lecture 2007; Silver #193 1953; Gold #629 1971; Diamond #207 (Int #1009) 1971

read more

view PDF Bio (361 KB)
35EvansEdward S.2002

(1879-1945) Founder National Glider Association (precursor of SSA); Primary Glider Manufacturer; Contest Organizer

read more

view PDF Bio (395 KB)
36FranklinR.E.1957

(1895-1973) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Manufacturer; Contest Organizer; Lustig Sky Train Pilot

Eaton Trophy 1956

read more

view PDF Bio (275 KB)
37FrantzLanier1986

Gliderport Owner/Operator; Flight Instructor; Tow Pilot

Spratt Award (with T. Frantz) 2000; Silver #545 1961; Gold #175 1963; Diamond #49 (Int #456) 1966; Symons One Lennie #91

read more

view PDF Bio (302 KB)
38GainesRobert E.2011

(1938-2011) SSA Vice President; NSM Chairman: VSA President: SSA Publication, Safety Chair; SOARING Column; Sailplane restorer; Convention organizer; Sailplane Dealer

SSA Certificate of Appreciation 2009; Silver #1418 1968; Gold #880 1974

read more

view PDF Bio (290 KB)
39GimmeyH. Ray2000

SSA Director; World/National Competition; Smirnoff Derby Once

Hatcher Trophy 1997; du Pont Trophy 1972; Standard Class Trophy 1976; Schreder 15-Meter Trophy 1981; Lattimore Trophy 1999; Stroukoff Trophy (4 years);Silver #1232 1967; Gold #417 1968; Diamond #142 (Int #859) 1970

read more

view PDF Bio (135 KB)
40Glendening John W.2014Developer of "Dr Jack's" BLIPMAP and RASP soaring conditions prediction chartsExceptional Achievement Award 2002
41GoodJohn F.2011

SSA Director, International/National Competition Organizer; World/National Records; Competition pilot; SSA Rules Committee; SSA Contest Committee; GPS Soaring Navigation

SSA Exceptional Achievement Award 1997, 1998; Exceptional Service Award 2009; Barron Hilton Cup 1993; Silver #4804 1986; Gold #1663 1986; Diamond #764 1991; FAI 1000km Diploma #36 (Int 136)1990; SSA Distance Award 1997

read more

view PDF Bio (130 KB)
42GreeneBen W.1970

(1923-2015) SSA Vice President; World/National Competition; World/National Records

Exceptional Achievement Award 1970; du Pont Trophy 1968, 1974; Barringer Trophy 1970; Silver #524 1961; Gold #107 1961; Diamond #26 (Int #324) 1963; 1000 km Diploma #2 (Int #3) 1970

read more

view PDF Bio (233 KB)
43GrossFrank R.1995

(~1906-1997) Early Sailplane Designer/Builder; Scholarship Sponsor

read more

view PDF Bio (222 KB)
44GroveDoris F.1988

(~1933- ) World/National Records; Gliderport Owner/operator; Author

Majewska Medal 2008; Eaton Trophy (w/ T. Knauff) 2000; Exceptional Achievement Award 1981; Certificate of Appreciation (w/ T. Knauff) 2004; Silver #3197 1976; Gold #1143 1978; Diamond #388 (Int #2417) 1978; 1000K Diploma #12 (Int #24, 1st Woman)1980

read more

view PDF Bio (255 KB)
45HallStanley A.1974

(1915-2009) Sailplane Designer/Builder; SOARING Columnist; Author

Exceptional Service Award 1980; Barnaby Lecture 1994; Silver #288 1957

read more

view PDF Bio (205 KB)
46HamiltonHarriet2003

( -2005) Gliderport Owner/Operator; Towpilot

read more

view PDF Bio (213 KB)
47HammondE. Gene1996

SSA President, Vice President; Government Liaison; Training & Safety; National Competition; NSM Trustee; OSTIV Delegate, IGC Rep

Eaton Trophy 1993; Ivans Medal 2003; Exceptional Service Award 1985, 1988, 1989; Exceptional Achievement Award 1989,1991,1997; Silver #1785 1970; Gold #632 1971; Diamond #291 (Int #1437) 1974

read more

view PDF Bio (174 KB)
48HangePatricia2003

Gliderport Owner/Operator; Sailplane Builder/Maintainer; Flight Instructor

read more

view PDF Bio (213 KB)
49HastingsAl1973

1902-1965

Evans Trophy 1930, 1931



view PDF Bio (201 KB)
50HeroldCarl1996

(1932-2016) SSA President; Vice President; National Records; Handicap System; X-C Seminars; SOARING Columnist

Eaton Trophy 1984; Exceptional Service Award 1974, 1988; Exceptional Achievement Award 1990, 1999; Silver #812 1964; Gold #207 1964; Diamond #40 (Int #399) 1964; 1000 K Diploma #25 (Int #60) 1985; Symons Two Lennie #20

read more

view PDF Bio (195 KB)
51HiltonBarron1991

(1927-2019) Hilton Cup Sponsor/Financier

Gold Air Medal 2009; Chariman's Award 2009; Exceptional ServiceAward 1985

read more

view PDF Bio (175 KB)
52HolbrookWIlliam C.1974

(1921 - ) Symposia Sponsor; Smirnoff Derby Once, won 1974; Author

Exceptional Service Award 1974; Exceptional Achievement Award 1973; Silver #345 1959; Gold #197 1964; Diamond #251 (Int #1235) 1973; 1000 K Diploma #7 (Int #10) 1973

read more

view PDF Bio (324 KB)
53IvansWilliam S.1962

(1920-1999) SSA President; Vice President; Contest Board; CIVV/CVSM Rep; CIVV President; World/National Competition; World/National Records

Lilienthal Medal 1950; Tissandier Diploma 1967; Air Sports Medal 1991; FAI-IGC President of Honour; Eaton Trophy 1951; Exceptional Service Award 1965, 1970, 1989; Barnaby Lecture 1989; Silver #102 1947; Gold #23 1950; Diamond #5 (Int #9) 1952; 1000 K Dipl

read more

view PDF Bio (244 KB)
54JacobsDouglas L.1990

SSA Vice President; Treasurer; Trustee; World/National Competition; World Champion 1985; 15 M Winner Return to Kitty Hawk 2003

FAI Challenge Cup; FAI 15 Meter Class; Exceptional Service Award; Exceptional Achievement Award; Lincoln Award; Barron Hilton Cup; Hatcher, Schreder, Giltner, Kubly, Gomez, Combs, Lattimore, Senior, Spratt Trophies. Silver 1978; Gold 1979; Diamond 1980

read more

view PDF Bio (225 KB)
55JohnsonRichard II1956

(1923-2008) SSA Director; World/National Competition; World/National Records; Sailplane Performance Studies/Tests; WW II Glider Instructor

Lilienthal Medal; Tissandier Diploma; OSTIV Plaque/Klemperer Award 1983; Eaton Trophy 1967; Tuntland Award 6 yrs; Exceptional Service Award; Barnaby Lecture; du Pont Trophy 10 yrs; Standard, Stroukoff Trophies; Silver 1940; Gold 1947; Dia #33 1964; 1 Lennie

read more

view PDF Bio (237 KB)
56KelseyWilliam Frank1981

(1912-1991) Sailplane Designer/Builder/Restorer/Repairer; SOARING/Convention Author/Presenter

Silver #697 1963; Gold #171 1963; Diamond #337 (Int #1798) 1976

read more

view PDF Bio (324 KB)
57KlempererWolfgang1954

(1893-1965) SSA Co-Founder; SSA Vice President; Glider Designer/Builder; Chairman National Glider Association (precursor SSA); OSTIV Trustee; Sierra Wave Project; 1st Person to Break Orville Wright's 1911 Soaring Record

Eaton Trophy 1963; International "C" Badge #1 1921; World/National Records;

read more

view PDF Bio (193 KB)
58KnauffThomas L.1997

World/National Competition; World/National Records; Gliderport Owner/Operator; Instructor; Safety Clinic Sponsor; Author

Kronfeld Challenge Cup 1991 (1st American); Eaton Trophy (w/ D. Grove); Exceptional Achievement Award; Certificate of Appreciation(with D. Grove)2004; du Pont, Stroukoff Trophies; Silver#2205 1972; Gold #787 1973; Diamond #385 1977; 1000K Diploma #15 1980

read more

view PDF Bio (230 KB)
59KuettnerJoachim P.1981

(1909-2011) Sierra Wave Project Scientist/Pilot; Author

Patron Gold Medal 1975; Lilienthal Medal 1955; OSTIV Plaque/Klemperer Award 1958 (First person); Tuntland Award 1953, 1955; Barnaby Lecture 1990; Silver #42 (Germany) 1934; Gold #33 1952; Diamond #1 (Germany) (Int# 23) 1954; one of 1st 6 to earn 3-Lennie

read more

view PDF Bio (282 KB)
60KuhnJohann G.1994

(1927-1994) Sailplane Builder/Repairer/Modifier; Contest Organizer/Manager

Exceptional Service Award 1992; Silver #360 1959; Gold #515 1969; Diamond #570 (Int #3614) 1984

read more

view PDF Bio (207 KB)
61LaisterJohn W.1969

(~1913-2006) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Manufacturer

Exceptional Achievement Award 1975; Barnaby Lecture 1985

read more

view PDF Bio (249 KB)
62LamontDoug1992

( -2001) Editor SOARING; Author

Eaton Trophy (with Lianna Lamont) 1980; Exceptional Service Award 1975; Silver #670 1962; Gold #480 1969

read more

view PDF Bio (250 KB)
63LamontLianna1992

( -2005)

Eaton Trophy (with Doug Lamont) 1980

read more

view PDF Bio (250 KB)
64LattimoreHal M.1989

(1920-2014) SSA President; Vice President; NSM Trustee; Competition Management; Handicapping

Eaton Trophy 1985; Exceptional Service Award 1980, 1983, 1988; Exceptional Achievement Award 1991; Schweizer Award 2003; Silver #1018 1965; Gold #323 1966; Diamond #93 (Int #654) 1968; Symons One-Lennie #119

read more

view PDF Bio (198 KB)
65LefflerAllen L.2001

(~1930 - 2019) National Competition; Smirnoff Derby Once

du Pont Trophy 1976, 1983; Stroukoff Trophy 1983; Silver #463 1961; Gold #128 1962; Diamond #54 (Int #480) 1966; Symons One Lennie #111

read more

view PDF Bio (234 KB)
66LeheckaEmil A.1982

( -1990) SSA Treasurer; National Competition

Evans Trophy 1938; Silver #5 1936 (Int #237)

read more

view PDF Bio (256 KB)
67LeonardParker1973

( -1973) SSA President; Secretary; Editor SOARING

Silver #24 1939

read more

view PDF Bio (240 KB)
68LicherLloyd M.1982

(1927- ) First SSA Executive Secretary, then Executive Director; Editor SOARING; Record Homologation/Badge Processor

Eaton Trophy 1970 (with R. M. Licher); Exceptional Service Award 1967; Silver #366 1959

read more

view PDF Bio (195 KB)
69LincolnJoseph C.1961

(1923-1975) SSA Vice President; Author; World/National Records

Eaton Trophy 1975; Barringer Trophy 1960; Silver #250 1956; Gold #70 1957; Diamond #15 (Int #117) 1958

read more

view PDF Bio (188 KB)
70LinkeHannes M.1998

(~1939-2017) SSA Vice President; World/National Records; National Competition/Management; World Competition/Management; Smirnoff Derby Once; Hilton Cup Organizer; HItachi Masters of Soaring

Exceptional Service Award 1985; Exceptional Achievement Award 1991; Silver German #3194 1958; Gold German #234 1962; Diamond #62 (German) (Intl #419) 1965

read more

view PDF Bio (152 KB)
71MacCreadyPaul B.1954

(1925-2007) SSA Director; World/National Competition; World Record; First U.S. World Champion 1956

Lilienthal Medal; Tissandier Diploma; FAI Challenge Cup 1956 (1st American); OSTIV Plaque/Klemperer Award; Eaton Trophy; Tuntland Award; Exceptional Achievement Award(w/ Gossamer Condor Team); Barnaby Lecture; du Pont Trophy; Silver #67 1947: Gold #8 1947

read more

view PDF Bio (271 KB)
72MaxeyLyle2002

(1919-2004) Sailplane Designer/Builder; World/National Competition; World/National Records; WWII Glider Instructor

du Pont Trophy 1956; Stroukoff Trophy 1956; Silver #30 1940; Gold #18 1947; Diamond #9 (Int #83) 1956

read more

view PDF Bio (232 KB)
73McMasterRoy2019

Roy currently holds 29 New York and Pennsylvania State records. In addition, he has successfully flown six 1,000 km flights and holds two world soaring records.   Above and beyond record flying, Roy has competed in dozens of US national and regional soaring contests. 

1997 Barron Hilton Cup
1994 SSA Exceptional Achievement Award
1986 SSA Exceptional Achievement Award
1984 SSA Exceptional Service Award
1983 Joe Giltner Memorial Trophy
1982 Joe Giltner Memorial Trophy

read more

view PDF Bio (101 KB)
74MitchellDonald S.1990

(1915-1993) Glider/Ultralight Sailplane Designer/Builder; President, Bowlus Sailplane Co.; Nelson Co.

read more

view PDF Bio (188 KB)
75MoffatGeorge B.1963

(1927-2024) World/National Competition; World Champion 1970 & 1974; Smirnoff Derby Twice (won 1975); Author

Lilienthal Medal; FAI Challenge Cup ; Exceptional Service Award; Exceptional Achievement Award (3 yrs); Barnaby Lecture; du Pont, Stroukoff, Standard Class, Schreder Trophies; Gold #127 1962; Diamond #44 (Int #449) 1965

read more

view PDF Bio (282 KB)
76MontgomeryJohn J.2001

(1858-1911) Early Pioneer; First American to Build and Fly a Man-Carrying Glider; Controlled Glider Flights 1884; Balloon Launches

read more

view PDF Bio (243 KB)
77MooreRobert Lee2000

(1920-2006) SSA Vice President; National Competition/Record; Author

Silver #180 1953; Gold #49 1956; Diamond #13 (Int #113) 1958

read more

view PDF Bio (416 KB)
78MozerRudolph2018

Generous patron of soaring. Endowed the Mozer Trophy and the Mozer Junior Champion Fund

Silver badge #291, Gold badge #78, Diamond C.

read more

view PDF Bio (23 KB)
79NelsonTed1985

(~1910-1994) SSA Vice President; Sailplane Manufacturer; Motorglider Pioneer; National Competition

Eaton Trophy 1954, Silver #138 1951

read more

view PDF Bio (301 KB)
80NiemiLeonard A.2004

(1917-1995) Sailplane Designer/Manufacturer

Silver #456 1960

read more

view PDF Bio (298 KB)
81NixonHenry M. "Hank"2015

(1950 - ) SSA Contest Rules Committee; Soaring Editorial Advisory Group; National / World Competition

Schweizer Award 2014; Exceptional Service Award 2009; Schreder Trophy 2000; Silver #2684 1974; Gold #1053 1976; Diamond #1040 2013; FAA 1000km Diploma #33 1990; World Distance Award

82O'MearaJohn K.1956

(1909-1941) SSA Director; National Competition; National Records; Lustig Sky Train Pilot

Evans Trophy 1932; U.S. Silver Badge #1 (Int #12) 1936

read more

view PDF Bio (190 KB)
83OpitzRudolph1993

(1910-2010) National Competition; Test Pilot (Me-163 Rocket Airplane); Flying Wing Promoter; Flight Examiner

Barnaby Lecture 1988; Silver #116 (Germany) 1935; Gold #6 (Germany) 1938; Diamond #6 (Int #10) 1952

read more

view PDF Bio (316 KB)
84PageThomas1975

(1914-1991) SSA Vice President; Secretary; National Competition; Instigator of American Soaring Handbook; Flight Test guide Precursor to FAA Guides

Eaton Trophy 1973; Exceptional Service Award 1972, 1979; Barnaby Lecture 1981; Silver #303 1958; Gold #159 1963; Diamond #151 (Int #873) 1970; Symons One Lennie #258

read more

view PDF Bio (214 KB)
85ParkerAlvin H.1965

(1919-1980) World/National Records; World's First 1000 km Flight 1964

Lilienthal Medal 1964; Barringer Trophy 1963, 1964, 1965; Silver #505 1961; Gold #113 1962; Diamond #82 (Int #559) 1968; 1000 K Diploma #1 (Int #1) 1964; Symons One Lennie #150

read more

view PDF Bio (234 KB)
86ParkerRamon H.1964

(1914-1980) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Builder; Thunderstorm Project; Sierra Wave Project Pilot; US Team Assistant Captain 1956; National Competition; WWII Glider Instructor

Silver #36 1941; Gold #6 1946; Diamond #4 (Int #8) 1952

read more

view PDF Bio (158 KB)
87PayneJames M.2008

(~1952- ) SSA Vice Chair, Director; World/National Records; World OLC Champion; World OLC Speed Champion; World/National Competition; World Team Manager; SOARING/Convention Author/Presenter; Co-organizer Return To Kitty Hawk; Perlan 2 Chief Pilot

Lilienthal Mdl, NAA Most Memorable Records 6 yrs; Eaton Trophy; Tuntland Awd; Exceptional Srvc Awd 3 yrs, Exceptional Achvment Awd; duPont, Hatcher, Stroukoff Trophies; Hilton Cup; Silv#2520 1973; Gold#1484 1983; Dia#561 1984; 1000K Dipl#74; All 3 Lennies

read more

view PDF Bio (175 KB)
88PrueIrving O.1964

(1915-2001) Sailplane Designer/Builder; U.S. Team Crew Chief 1958, 1960, 1962; World/National Records

Eaton Trophy 1966; Silver #381 1960; Gold #98 1960; Diamond #145 (Int #862) 1970

read more

view PDF Bio (228 KB)
89RaspetAugust1956

(1913-1960) SSA Director; Sailplane Aerodynamics; National Competition; OSTIV Rep

Tuntland Award 1952

read more

view PDF Bio (195 KB)
90ReevesE.J.1970

(1905-1993) SSA President; Treasurer; NSM Trustee; Editor SOARING; National Competition; National Record; SOARING Columnist

Eaton Trophy 1959; Exceptional Service Award 1980; Barnaby Lecture 1977; Silver #81 1947; Gold #26 1950

read more

view PDF Bio (212 KB)
91RobinsonJohn1954

( -2002) SSA Director; National Competition; World/National Records; World's First Diamond Pilot 1950; WWII Glider Instructor

Lilienthal Medal 1949 (First American); Bendix Glider Trophy 1940; Evans Trophy 1940, 1941, 1946; Silver #18 1937; Gold #2 1939; Diamond #1 (Int #1) 1950; Among first six recipients of the Symons Three-Lennie Pin in the early 1950s

read more

view PDF Bio (186 KB)
92RossHarland C.1959

(1906-1977) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer/Builder; National Competition; World/National Records; Mountain Wave Explorer

Eaton Trophy (w/ R. F. Symons) 1949; Tuntland Award 1960; Barringer Trophy 1959; Silver #9 (Int #510) 1936; Gold #16 1947; Diamond #14 (Int #116) 1958; Symons Two Lennie #16

read more

view PDF Bio (218 KB)
93RyanBertha M.1972

(1928-2023 ) SSA Treasurer; World/National/Smirnoff Contest Scorer; Record Homologation; NSM Trustee; SOARING Columnist; Author

Majewska Medal (First American) 1996; Eaton Trophy 1996; Schweizer Award 2006; Exceptional Service Award 1967, 1980; Silver #310 1958

read more

view PDF Bio (256 KB)
94RyanJohn D.1966

(1925-1997) SSA President, Vice President; Sailplane Supply Business; World/National Competition; Smirnoff Derby Twice; CVSM

Eaton Trophy 1965; Barringer Trophy 1961; du Pont Trophy 1962; Stroukoff Trophy 1964; Silver #340 1959; Gold #84 1959; Diamond #16 (Int #140) 1958

read more

view PDF Bio (334 KB)
95SantilliAlcide1979

(1914-2007) National Competition; Instructor

Eaton Trophy 1998; Tuntland Award 1972; Schweizer Award 2001; Silver #88 1947; Gold #536 1970; Diamond #190 (Int #972) 1971

read more

view PDF Bio (278 KB)
96SaudekVictor Mead1980

(1915-1997) SSA Director; Glider/Personnel Snatch Units WWII; Sierra Wave Project Manager

Silver #164 1952; Gold #745 1972

read more

view PDF Bio (394 KB)
97ScheurerGustav1975

(1899-1985) SSA Director; Early Glider/Trailer Designer/Builder; First U.S. Winch; Home-Builder Symposia

Tissandier Diploma 1978; Eaton Trophy 1982

read more

view PDF Bio (302 KB)
98SchrederRichard E.1962

(1915-2002) SSA Secretary; Sailplane Designer/Builder/Kit Manufacturer; Gliderport Owner/Operator; World/National Competition; World/National Records; Smirnoff Derby Once

Lilienthal Medal 1959; Tissandier Diploma 1986; Eaton Trophy 1962; Exceptional Service Award 1995; du Pont Trophy 1958, 1960, 1966; Stroukoff Trophy 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1965; Silver #249 1956; Gold #53 1956; Diamond #22 (Int #255) 1962

read more

view PDF Bio (245 KB)
99SchuemannWilfred C.2006

(1937- ) Sailplane Performance Enhancement; Wing Design; Flap Coordinator; Variometers; National Competition

Exceptional Achievement Award 1974, 1986; Giltner Trophy 1984; Silver #974 1965; Gold #377 1967; Diamond #101 (Int #727) 1969

read more

view PDF Bio (210 KB)
100SchultzArthur B.1957

(~1905-1955) SSA Co-Founder, Treasurer; National Competition; Sailplane Designer/Manufacturer; Head Glider/Personnel Snatch Units WWII

Eaton Design Award 1937; Silver #10 (Int #511) 1936

read more

view PDF Bio (291 KB)
101SchweizerErnest1955

(1912-2000) SSA Director; Sailplane Designer; Sailplane Corporation Owner; Soaring Sculptor

Tissandier Diploma 1961; Eaton Trophy (with Paul Schweizer) 1953; Exceptional Achievement Award 1975; FAA Lifetime Achievement Award 1995

read more

view PDF Bio (309 KB)
102SchweizerPaul A.1955

(1913-2004) SSA President, Vice President, Secretary; Education/Training Board; NSM Trustee; Sailplane Corporation Owner; Soaring Museum Founder; World/National Competition; World/National Records; One Design Promoter; Author

Tissandier Diploma; Eaton Trophy (Twice, once w/ E. Schweizer); NAA Elder Statesman; Lincoln Awd; FAA Lifetime Achvmnt; Barnaby Lecture; Schweizer Awd; Exceptional Achvmnt Awd; Stroukoff Trophy; Silv#49 1945; Gold#39 1952; Dia#104 (Int#738)1969;One Lennie

read more

view PDF Bio (279 KB)
103SchweizerVirginia M.1971

(~1923- ) World/National Records; National Competition; Gliderport Owner/Operator

NAA Katharine Wright Award; Silver #86 1947 (first U.S. Woman)

read more

view PDF Bio (195 KB)
104SchweizerWilliam1984

(1917-2016) Sailplane Corporation Owner; Author

Exceptional Service Award 1998; FAA Lifetime Achievement Award 1995; Silver #422 1960

read more

view PDF Bio (242 KB)
105ScottWallace A.1965

(1926-2003) World/National Records; World/National Competition; Smirnoff Derby 5 Times (won 1972, 1976)

Exceptional Achievement Award; Lincoln Award; Barringer Trophy 20 Years; Stroukoff Trophy 1968, 1969; Hilton Cup 1982, 1985; Silver #481 1961; Gold #122 1962; Diamond #42 (Int#408) 1965; 1000K Diploma #3 (Int#4) 1970; One Lennie

read more

view PDF Bio (250 KB)
106SeibelsGrenville L. II1998

(~1911-1998) Author; Photographer; National Competition

Lincoln Award 1976, 1984; Silver #1216 1967; Gold #385 1967; Diamond #122 (Int #797) 1969

read more

view PDF Bio (324 KB)
107SelvidgeHarner1976

(1910-1998) SSA President, Treasurer, Trustee

Eaton Trophy 1961; Exceptional Service Award 1972, 1995; Silver #238 1955; Gold #68 1957; Symons One Lennie #264

read more

view PDF Bio (277 KB)
108SemansRobert2003

SSA Vice President, Secretary; National Records; FAI Rules Committee

Exceptional Service Award 1997; Exceptional Achievement Award; Hilton Cup 1999; SSA Distance Award; World Distance Award; Silver #468 1961; Gold #196 1964; Diamond #50 (Int #457) 1966; 1000 K Diploma #82 (Int #368) 2000

read more

view PDF Bio (173 KB)
109SeymourEdgar D.1995

(1912-2011) SSA Director; Soaring Ground School Founder; FAA Glider Examiner

Exceptional Service Award 1989; Silver #184 1953; Gold #228 1965; Diamond #125 (Int #799) 1969; Symons One Lennie #298

read more

view PDF Bio (349 KB)
110SharpTheodore E.1983

(1919-1997) SSA Treasurer, Trustee; NSM Trustee

Eaton Trophy 1978; Exceptional Service Award 1970, 1988, 1995; Silver #530 1961

read more

view PDF Bio (180 KB)
111SmithA.J.1968

(1924-2004) SSA Director; NSM Trustee; Sailplane Performance Modification; World/National Competition; World Champion 1968; Smirnoff Derby Once; Performance Enhancement

FAI Challenge Cup 1968; Louis Bleriot Medal 1982; Exceptional Achievement Award 1970; Barnaby Lecture 1975; du Pont Trophy 4 years; Stroukoff Trophy 4 years; Silver #283 1957; Gold #140 1962; Diamond #446 (Int #2688) 1979

read more

view PDF Bio (323 KB)
112SmithBernald S.1984

(1926 - ) SSA President; Honorary Vice Chair; NSM Trustee; SSA Technical Chair; FAI Delegate; World Competition Management; FAI GNSS Committee; other FAI positions; SSA Publications; Insurance; Safety; OSTIV Rep

Lilienthal Medal; Bronze Medal; Tissandier Diploma; OSTIV Special Recognition; FAI Companion of Honor; Eaton Trophy 1977, 1997; Schweizer Awd; Exceptional Service Awd 5 years; Exceptional Achievement Award; Barnaby Lecture; Silver#393 1960; Gold #114 1962

read more

view PDF Bio (219 KB)
113SmithStanley W.1957

(1910-1982) SSA Vice President; Sailplane Designer/Builder; World/National Competition; Lustig Sky Train Pilot

Exceptional Achievement Award 1979; Tuntland Award 1957; Barnaby Lecture 1974; Evans Trophy 1933; du Pont Trophy 1957; Silver #4 (Int#236) 1936; Gold #55 1956; Diamond #364 (Int #2159) 1977

read more

view PDF Bio (292 KB)
114SorensonKen2022

SSA Board Chairman 2016-2018

US Team - World Gliding Championships 1993

Diamond Goal and Distance 

SSA Exceptional Service Award - 2007 and 2009

2012 Warren Eaton Memorial Trophy

2014 US Sports Class Modern National Champion

2015 US National 18 Meter Champion

2021 FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award



view PDF Bio (72 KB)
115SoutheeEarl R.1982

(1892-1967) SSA Co-Founder; SSA President, Vice President; Contest Organization

Eaton Trophy 1955

read more

view PDF Bio (290 KB)
116SprattCharlie1993

( -2009) SSA Vice President; Awards Chair; National Competition Management; Author

Eaton Trophy 1994; Exceptional Service Award 1980; Lincoln Award 1990

read more

view PDF Bio (201 KB)
117SproullWilliam C.1997

SSA President, Vice President, Secretary, Trustee; Organized SSA Foundation; SSA Transition from Volunteers to Professionals

Eaton Trophy 1992; Exceptional Service Award 1988, 2003; Silver #3609 1978

read more

view PDF Bio (188 KB)
118StanleyRobert M.1976

(1912-1977) SSA President, Vice President, Sailplane Designer/Builder; National Competition; National Records; Author; Records Committee

Eaton Trophy 1940; Silver #12 1937 (Int #872); US Gold #1 1939

read more

view PDF Bio (245 KB)
119StarrSterling V.1979

( - 2018) SSA President; Vice President; Honorary Vice Chair; Trustee; Development Board; National Competition; National Records; Contest Organization; Sailplane Performance Improvement

Eaton Award 1974; Schweizer Award 2002; Exceptional Service Award 1970, 1987; Certificate of Appreciation2004,08; Barringer Trophy 1957; Silver #205 1954; Gold #65 1956; Diamond #11 (Int #85) 1957; Symons Two Lennie #125; 1000 K Diploma #49 (Int#199) 1993

read more

view PDF Bio (228 KB)
120SteinhauserJoseph P.1994

(1905-1995) SSA Director; Soaring School Owner/Operator; Instructor; Homebuilt Primary; Glider Manufacturer

Silver #29 1940

read more

view PDF Bio (228 KB)
121StephensHarvey1966

(1901-1986) National Competition; Sailplane Financier

Silver #22 1939

read more

view PDF Bio (188 KB)
122StriedieckKarl H. II1980

World/National Competition; World/National Records; Smirnoff Derby Twice, won 1978; Contest Committee; Contest Organizer/Manager

Lilienthal Mdl; Lincoln Awd; Exceptional Srvc Awd; Exceptnl Achvmnt Awd; Std, Schreder, Giltner, duPont, Kubly, Gomez, Lattimore, Hatcher, Senior, Sports, Barringer, Stroukoff Trophies; Hilton Cup; Silv#1366 1967; Gold#373 1967; Dia#272 1974; 1000K#5 1972

read more

view PDF Bio (234 KB)
123SweetFloyd J.1963

(1915-2006) SSA President, Secretary; NSM President/Trustee; SSA Awards Chair; Editor SOARING; National Competition; Established WWII Glider Training 29 Palms; Co-Originator of Technical Soaring; U.S. Team Captain

Tissandier Diploma 1971; Eaton Trophy 1941; NAA Elder Statesman 1988; Exceptional Service Award 1989; Schweizer Award 2001; Silver #17 (Int#877) 1937

read more

view PDF Bio (167 KB)
124SymonsRobert F.1958

(1910-1958) SSA Director; World/National Record; Gliderport Owner/Operator; Mountain Wave Explorer; WWII Glider Instructor

Eaton Trophy (with Harland Ross) 1949; Gold #7 1947; Diamond #12 (Int #97) 1958; Among 1st 6 recipients of 3-Lennie pin in 1950s

read more

view PDF Bio (238 KB)
125TuntlandPaul E.1955

( -1950) SSA Director; National Competition; Soaring Meteorology Research; Thunderstorm Project; Ridge Flow Project; WWII Military Glider Instructor

Eaton Trophy 1947; Silver #45 1943; Gold #9 1947

read more

view PDF Bio (246 KB)
126UtleyBrian2018

SSA President and Board Member. National Aeronautics Association Contest and Records Board.  Evaluator for initial phase of the Perlan Project.

 

1981 Warren E. Eaton Memorial Trophy.  435-mile Distance Record.



view PDF Bio (40 KB)
127VoltzGunter2004

( -2011) SSA Director; SSA Youth Committee; Flight Instructor/Tow Pilot

Silver #1038 1965; Symons One Lennie #367

read more

view PDF Bio (150 KB)
128WigginBernard L.1977

(1903-1995) Competition Weather; World Team Manager/Meteorologist; Author

Eaton Trophy 1946

read more

view PDF Bio (125 KB)
129WoodwardBetsy1967

(1928- ) World/National Records; National Competition; Sierra Wave Project; Soaring Meteorology; OSTIV

Silver #116 1949; Gold #36 1952 (First U.S. Woman); Among first six recipients of the Symons Three-Lennie Pin in the early 1950s

read more

view PDF Bio (234 KB)
130WrightOrville1955

(1871-1948) First Controlled Airplane Flight; First Soaring Flight; World Soaring Record (9 min 45 sec in 1911); Glider Designer/Builder

read more

view PDF Bio (150 KB)
131WrightWilbur1955

(1867-1912) Early Controlled Glider Flight; Glider Designer/Builder

read more

view PDF Bio (150 KB)
132YerianEugart W.1991

(1905-1994) SSA Director; Editor SOARING; National Competition; Author

Silver #215 1954; Symons One Lennie #148

read more

view PDF Bio (151 KB)