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Bob Hoover

Bob Hoover Award presented to Mr. Mustang

By General Aviation News Staff · September 24, 2019 ·

Lauderback’s distinction as the highest time P-51 pilot was one factor in his selection for the award.

Young Eagles volunteers and pilots to receive first Bob Hoover Legacy Award

By General Aviation News Staff · July 23, 2018 ·

The pilots and other volunteers for EAA’s Young Eagles program will receive the first-ever Bob Hoover Award of Aviation Excellence at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

World premiere of new Bob Hoover movie slated

By General Aviation News Staff · June 3, 2017 ·

DAYTON, Ohio – The world premiere of “R.A. Hoover – The Gift” will be held June 22 at the Air Force Museum Theatre located at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Sean D. Tucker, world-champion aerobatic pilot and a friend of Mr. Hoover, will be in attendance to share personal stories and insights. […]

GA leaders awarded during Bob Hoover Trophy reception

By General Aviation News Staff · March 9, 2017 ·

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently honored aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker, Rep. Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) and 71 other members of Congress, Pat Hartness, and Woody Lesikar for their contributions to general aviation during the second annual Bob Hoover Trophy Reception. “Tonight we honor those who have distinguished themselves for their exemplary work protecting […]

AOPA to recognize Sean D. Tucker and Congressman Todd Rokita

By General Aviation News Staff · February 28, 2017 ·

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) revealed that aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker and Congressman Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) will be honored for their contributions to general aviation at the second annual Bob Hoover Trophy Reception. The event will be held March 8 at Ronald Reagan National Airport’s Historic Terminal A Lobby in Arlington, Virginia. Tucker […]

Oshkosh highlights unveiled

By General Aviation News Staff · January 18, 2017 ·

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Historic aviation achievements, legendary pilots, and groundbreaking innovations will be featured as some of the themes of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH). The 65th annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention annually draws an attendance of more than 500,000 people and 10,000 airplanes. […]

Picture of the day: A Hoover tribute

By General Aviation News Staff · November 28, 2016 ·

Frequent contributor Ted Luebbers recently sent in this photo of the Bob Hoover tribute on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport. Hoover, considered one of the best pilots in history, passed away Oct. 25 at the age of 94. Luebbers adds: “Notice his plane, the […]

Video: Farewell Salute to Bob Hoover

By Ben Sclair · November 20, 2016 ·

Bob Hoover Tribute

R. A. “Bob” Hoover will forever cast a huge shadow over all of aviation. His recent passing (October 25) at the age of 94 sent a shockwave through the broader aviation family. From Airailimages: “Fifteen hundred friends of Bob Hoover gathered at Clay Lacy Aviation in Van Nuys, California, on 18 November for a heartfelt send-off and […]

Bob Hoover Celebration of Life to be live streamed

By General Aviation News Staff · November 14, 2016 ·

The legendary Bob Hoover will be remembered at a Celebration of Life Nov. 18, 2016, at Clay Lacy Aviation in Van Nuys, Calif. The event honoring Hoover, who passed away Oct. 25 at the age of 94, will be livestreamed at LetBobFly.net/Live beginning at 1 p.m. Pacific time (4 p.m. Eastern) and is expected to run […]

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