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Our Enshrinees
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Pilot, Record Setter, & Dare Devil
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Enshrined: 1969
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Birth: November 22, 1898
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Death: August 15, 1935
Wiley Hardeman Post
- Won the Derby of the National Air Races from Los Angeles to Chicago in 1930.
- Made the first around-the-world solo flight in his aircraft, the Winnie Mae, in seven days, 18 hours and 49.5 minutes in 1931.
- Conceived, aided in the design, and tested the first fully pressurized flying suit and helmet.
- Designed his “Man from Mars” flying suit in 1934 and made an unofficial ascent to 49,000 feet.
- Recognized the importance of biological rhythms to pilot proficiency and fatigue, and was one of the first to conduct human factors research in this area.
- Reached an altitude of 50,000 feet in the super charged Winnie Mae and discovered jet streams.
- Received the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1932 by act of Congress and won the Collier Trophy in the same year.
- Won the Gold Medal of Belgium and the Harmon Trophy in 1934.
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Pilot, Record Setter, & Dare Devil
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Enshrined: 1969
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Birth: November 22, 1898
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Death: August 15, 1935
You’re Invited 2023 Enshrinement
Join us for the “Oscar Night of Aviation” as we induct a new group of aviation leaders into the National Aviation Hall of Fame!
Friday, September 22, 2023
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