EAA founder passes

[Guest ozzie]

The EAA announced this morning that Paul Poberenzy passed away after a five month battle with cancer aged 93.

 

 

[Chird65]

Sad news

 

 

[facthunter]

A name almost synonymous with the EAA. Wouldn't have been the same organisation without him. The type of influence would be great for the RAAus or whatever movement turns out to be dynamic in this country. ( And we need something like the EAA. and the FAA , here). Couldn't be as big of course. Nev

 

 

[Head in the clouds]

RIP Paul Poberezny, we are all the richer for his contribution to aviation. For those who may not know, Paul Poberezny was the founder of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association). He built a small aircraft called the Pober Pixie and published plans for it in Popular Mechanics magazine in the early 1950s. And highly regarded as a true gentleman, I just learnt that he was listed 4th in Flying magazine's 51 Heroes of Aviation.

 

And we need something like the EAA. and the FAA , here

Based on the current leadership of the EAA, and the general opinion of the FAA in USA, I think the Americans would be very pleased to let us have both ...

 

 

[facthunter]

and would they like to have what we have in exchange?? Nev

 

 

[dazza 38]

RIP Paul, getting to 93 is not a bad run though I guess.

 

 

[Guest Escadrille]

Paul and Arthur Ord-Hume in the UK were both largely responsible for the (eventual) success of home built aircraft and amateur aviation after WWII. Thanks Paul RIP...

 

 

[metalman]

and would they like to have what we have in exchange?? Nev

Mmmmmm, shall we get a list going?

And RIP mr EAA, a great legacy for sure

 

 

[davebutler]

Truly one of the great aviators of our time.

 

He, through the EAA, did so much for recreational aviation around the world.

 

A legend and a friend to us all in aviation

 

R.I.P.