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Paul Poberezny



Paul Poberezny

Paul Poberezny
Paul Poberezny
Founder of the Experimental
Aircraft Association
Born Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas on September 14, 1921. Poberezny taught himself to fly at the age of 16, and, at 17, soloed in 1935. Poberezny served during World War II and the Korean War and retired from the Wisconsin Air National Guard with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Paul Poberezny is best known as the founder and longtime president of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the originator of one of the world's largest and most popular aviation events, the annual EAA International Fly-In Convention. Under Poberezny's guidance, EAA focuses on virtually every aspect of general aviation. The EAA Aviation Foundation was established in 1962 and is dedicated to the development and history of sport aviation. One of the Foundation's most important efforts is its youth program which features flight experience, aviation technical education and scholarships for young people. In retirement, Paul Poberezny continues his association with the EAA as Chairman of the Board.
Elected to the International Aerospace Hall of Fame 1997