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We welcome commissioned military officers, warrant officers or Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) in any component of the United States Armed Forces who is a pilot, navigator, combat systems officer (CSO), naval flight officer (NFO), air battle manager (ABM), remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) pilot or flight surgeon of heavier-than-air-powered aircraft or astronaut. Direct line descendants of our Founding Members are qualified as well.

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Honorary Members

The Daedalians recognize those who have made remarkable strides in the aviation community but would not otherwise qualify through our Honorary Membership. The National Board of Directors screens recommendations and selects the nominee to be voted on by the active membership. At least three-quarters of the votes cast must be in favor of the nominee’s designation as an Honorary Member. The number of living Honorary Members shall not exceed 15 at any one time.

Current

Past

Name
Year Installed
Deceased
Orville Wright
1938
1948
Gerald C. Brandt
1954
1958
Alexander P. de Seversky
1956
1974
Igor I. Sikorsky
1957
1972
Thomas D. White
1957
1965
Thomas D. Campbell
1957
1966
John K. Northrop
1957
1981
Donald W. Douglas
1957
1981
James H. Douglas
1960
1988
Otis O. Benson Jr.
1961
1982
Clayton C. Shangraw
1961
1983
Ernest C. Hall
1962
1972
Robert C. Reeve
1963
1980
Grover C. Loening
1973
1976
E.B. Jeppesen
1974
1996
Robert M. Stanley
1974
1977
Clarence L. Johnson
1975
1991
George E. Haddaway
1977
1988
John P. Stapp
1981
1999
Christopher C. Kraft
1983
2015*
Don H. Clausen
1983
2015
James J. Parks
1985
2001
Jerome F. Lederer
1985
2004
Gerhard Neumann
1986
1997
Milton A. Caniff
1987
1988
Edward H. Heinemann
1987
1981
Paul E. Garber
1988
1992
Anthony W. Levier
1988
1998
Ernest K. Gann
1990
1991
Edna Gardner Whyte
1990
1992
Scott Crossfield
1993
2006
Jeffrey L. Ethell
1994
1997
Robert A. Hoover
1994
2000
Alvin S. White
1994
2006
John W. Myers
1998
2008
Michael J. Novosel
1998
2006
William J. Reynolds
1998
2006
Fowler W. Cary Jr.
2007
2019
*Resigned due to medical reasons

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“The Daedalian organization offers something for everyone at every level who wants to be involved in military aviation — it is a forum for pilots who enjoy the camaraderie of others who have flown and share their interest in flight; it provides a wealth of mentoring opportunities for pilots who currently fly to learn from those who have flown; and it provides a foundation for those who want to fly to begin to develop piloting skills and share the history of aviation.”
Gen. Howie Chandler, USAF (Ret)