EAA Sport Aviation Hall of Fame Ceremony
EAA is proud to honor new inductees into our Sport Aviation Halls of Fame at a dinner ceremony on November 11, 2026, in the Eagle Hangar of the EAA Aviation Museum. These inductees, representing ultralights, the International Aerobatic Club, the Vintage Aircraft Association, Warbirds of America, and homebuilding, have dedicated their lives to their respective areas of aviation and join an esteemed group of individuals who represent the spirit of EAA in the highest form.
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 hall of fame are selected by their peers for the myriad of contributions made to their respective areas of aviation.
Bringing together EAA's boards of directors, divisions, affiliates, and councils, the hall of fame is a tribute to the pioneering spirit and innovation that has marked the evolution of flight, a spirit that is nurtured and promoted throughout EAA's membership. The event also reunites past honorees to celebrate their collected achievements.
For questions, please contact A. Gerard at agerard@eaa.org or 920-426-5917
2026 Inductee Information
EAA is proud to honor the new inductees into our Sport Aviation Halls of Fame. These inductees, representing homebuilders, ultralights, the International Aerobatic Club, the Vintage Aircraft Association, and Warbirds of America, have dedicated their lives to their respective areas of aviation and join an esteemed group of individuals who represent the spirit of EAA in the highest form. Inductee bios coming soon.
- Homebuilders: Mike Blyth
- International Aerobatic Club: Mike Goulian
- EAA Warbirds of America: Ron and Diane Fagen
- Vintage Aircraft Association: Tom Brown
- EAA Ultralights: Ronnie Smith
Homebuilders: Mike Blyth
Aircraft designer and Founder of Sling Aircraft, 1995 Microlight World Champion, and pioneer of early microlight aviation in South Africa
International Aerobatic Club: Mike Goulian
Renowned air show performer and air racer, 1995 National Unlimited Aerobatic Champion and three-time member of the US Unlimited Aerobatic Team
EAA Warbirds of America: Ron and Diane Fagen
Warbird restorers and founders of the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls, MN, home to more than 15 airworthy WWII aircraft
Vintage Aircraft Association: Tom Brown
Aircraft restoration craftsman who has been involved with and restored a wide variety of award-winning vintage airplanes
EAA Ultralights: Ronnie Smith
Founder of South Mississippi Light Aircraft (Now South Mississippi Legacy Aviation)
