The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award was instituted by the
United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on October 11, 2003, to recognize pilots who have practiced safe flight operations continuously for 50 or more years during the course of their aviation careers. The award consists of a certificate and a pin, and consolidates other aviation awards presented by the FAA district offices. Eligibility for the award includes:
:*Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the
United States during the entire 50-year period covered
:*50 years of piloting experience, dating to the applicant's first solo flight, during which the pilot must have been certified by either the
FAA or the United States
Civil Aviation Authority
A civil aviation authority (CAA) is a national or supranational statutory authority that oversees the regulation of civil aviation, including the maintenance of an aircraft register.
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Nominations are submitted by a formal application form that must be accompanied by three letters of recommendation from other FAA-certified pilots, attesting to the nominee's record. Photocopies of required certifications and documentations also must accompany the application. As of 2012, over 2,000 certified pilots have been honored with the award.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Civil awards and decorations of the United States
Awards established in 2003
2003 establishments in the United States
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