Tom Poberezny

US aviation leader

Thomas Paul Poberezny (October 3, 1946 – July 25, 2022) was an American aerobatic world champion. He was chairman of the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Fly-In and Convention from 1977 to 2011 and president of EAA from 1989 to 2010.[1]

Tom Poberezny
Poberezny at the Sun 'n Fun airshow in 2004
Born(1946-10-03)October 3, 1946
DiedJuly 25, 2022(2022-07-25) (aged 75)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materNorthwestern University
Known forFormer Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) president, Eagles Aerobatic Team pilot, Young Eagles co-founder
Board member ofGarmin, AKIA, Cirrus Aircraft, Citation Jet Pilots Association, Angel Flight West
SpouseSharon Poberezny
Children1
Parent(s)Paul Poberezny
Audrey Poberezny

Poberezny was a member of the Eagles Aerobatic Team.[2][3] In 2016, he was honored into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

Poberezny died on July 25, 2022 at the age of 75.[4][5]

References

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  1. "NBAA Salutes EAA's Tom Poberezny for Remarkable Contributions to Industry".
  2. "Poberezny, Tom". National Aviation Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  3. "Tom Poberezny Into National Aviation Hall of Fame". EAA.org. Archived from the original on 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  4. Macek, Katy (25 July 2022). "As AirVenture opens, Oshkosh's Experimental Aircraft Association mourns the death of former EAA president Tom Poberezny". Oshkosh Northwestern. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  5. Goyer, Isabel (25 July 2022). "Longtime EAA President Tom Poberezny Has Died". Plane & Pilot. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.