EAA honor six 2024 Halls of Fame inductees on October 16
Six aviation notables recognized for contributions
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (October 17, 2024) — Six individuals who contributed greatly to recreational aviation were honored on October 16 as they were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame during a ceremony and dinner at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh.
The 2024 inductees include:
- EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame: Sebastien Heintz of Mexico, Missouri
- International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame: Linda Meyers Morrissey of Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Warbirds of America Hall of Fame: Frank Strickler of Ringgold, Texas
- Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame: Dave and Jeanne Allen (posthumous)
- EAA Ultralights Hall of Fame: Dave Goulet (posthumous)
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.
In addition, Colleen Lambrecht of Oshkosh received the Henry Kimberly Leadership Award that recognizes Oshkosh-area residents for volunteer service to EAA. Lambrecht is a longtime volunteer at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention.
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.