Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2023 Digital Issue
DAYTON, OHIO – The Board of Trustees of the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is pleased to announce that the 2023 Armstrong Award will recognize ForeFlight cofounder (and CEO for 15 years), Tyson Weihs.
“This award publicly acknowledges Tyson’s dedication to leadership in promoting aviation and the values of innovation, integrity, and service,” explained NAHF President & CEO Aimee Maruyama. “Tyson’s story is an inspiration for future generations of aviation innovators and entrepreneurs.”
Weihs is being honored specifically for his innovative spirit, commitment to safety, and service to the aviation community as cofounder of ForeFlight, the leading provider of critically acclaimed, essential integrated flight application software for aviation. ForeFlight is an invaluable companion for pilots that packs rich airport information, search, and aviation weather imagery in a single package.
“Receiving the Armstrong Award is deeply humbling,” said Weihs, reflecting on the recognition. “I am truly honored to be part of the distinguished legacy of aviation, and I believe this award underscores the limitless possibilities that aviation holds for those who dare to dream and push boundaries.”
“Not only has Tyson left an indelible mark on aviation by co-founding ForeFlight,” said NAHF Chair Jim Cooling, “he is also a valuable member of the aviation community, giving generously with his leadership, time, and expertise to support numerous aviation organizations.”
Weihs received the award on September 21, 2023, at the President’s Reception as part of the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s 59th Enshrinement events. Over 600 people attended two days of events in Washington D.C., including government and industry leaders and several returning enshrinees, including former NASA astronauts Charlie Bolden, Eileen Collins, Bob Crippen, and Hoot Gibson; aviation visionary Joan Sullivan Garrett; general aviation titans Dale Klapmeier and Russ Meyer; and airshow performer, Sean D. Tucker.
The ceremony, led by emcee CNN’s Pete Muntean, featured the formal installment of the NAHF Enshrinee Class of 2023: pioneers (the late) Velta Benn and (the late) Cornelius Coffey, visionaries Angela Gittens and (the late) Ed Stimpson, and aerospace heroes Fred Haise and Kathryn Sullivan.
(www.nationalaviation.org)
