PilotMag was a proud sponsor of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational at the 2009 Reno Air Races. Over 30 vintage aircraft were on display to be judged by an expert panel of aircraft judges for aircraft authenticity as well as a people's choice award that was voted by patrons of the event. Gates L. Scott, the publisher of PilotMag was on hand to handout The Orville and Wilbur Award along with pilots Patty Wagstaff, Hoot Gibson and Bob Hoover at his side to the lucky winner of this year's event.
The vision and mission of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational is to encourage the preservation of aviation history through the restoration of vintage aircraft to original flying condition via friendly competition, bringing valuable aviation treasures together in one venue. It is extremely important that PilotMag aligns themselves with the vintage aircraft community to preserve the history and majesty of flight. In order to stimulate change and participation in aviation, PilotMag continues to support these types of events to send a message of partnership and community development.
We encourage vintage aircraft owners to get involved in this excellent event. If you would like to enter your vintage aircraft in next year’s event, you can visit the National Aviation Heritage Invitational