A Special Organization

When you become a Daedalian, you join a venerated organization made up of distinguished patriots, past and present. Your membership offers several advantages, including the ability to network and build camaraderie with similar-minded and motivated individuals, to help advocate and advance military aviation and space technology, and to recognize, be involved with, and learn about the top aviators of yesterday and today.

We look forward to welcoming you to our ranks!

Membership Categories

Founder

Our Founder Members are the more than 14,000 World War I aviators who were commissioned as officers and rated as military pilots no later than Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1918. Read about our history here.

Named

Our Named Members perpetuate the legacy of our Founder Members. Those eligible are: a commissioned or warrant officer in any component of the U.S. Armed Forces who is a pilot, navigator, combat systems officer (CSO), weapon systems officer (WSO), naval flight officer (NFO), air battle manager (ABM), remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) pilot or flight surgeon of heavier-than-air powered aircraft, an astronaut or a Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Normally, only two Named Members are authorized per Founder Member but the National Adjutant may add additional memberships.

Hereditary

A descendant, real or adopted, of a Founder Member. There is no limit to Hereditary Members authorized for any one Founder Membership.

Life

Named and Hereditary Members may also become Life Members. A Life Membership is a commitment to the ideals the Daedalians were founded upon. You understand the passion of being an aviator, and the journey you took to achieve your goal. By becoming a Life Member, you’re making a direct investment in tomorrow’s military aviators, helping them achieve their goals by a more direct route.

Honorary

A distinguished person who is not otherwise eligible for membership as a Daedalian. The National Board of Directors screens recommendations and selects the nominee to be submitted to the vote of 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 Honorary Members shall not exceed 15 at any one time.

Benefits of Membership

Local Flights

Local chapters exist for sharing experiences, networking and community involvement. There are one-of-a-kind chapter events built around learning and engagement, and staying abreast of military aviation developments.

Virtual Flight

An online chapter designed for members who do not have the time, ability or proximity to a local flight to attend traditional meetings, this web page offers visitors an interactive look at aviation with activities designed to keep Daedalians in the loop with current and historical aviation topics.

Daedalus Flyer Magazine

Our quarterly magazine is designed to educate readers about military missions and airpower, and to inform them of the success of Daedalian programs. Free to members, this publication is available to other organizations who advocate for airpowers’ Total Force community.

Airpower Blog

An exchange of articles about airpower representing all services and other civilian agencies as applicable. Readers are encouraged to submit their own articles for publication, and comment on stories as well.

Aviator e-Newsletter

This monthly product presents news about Daedalian accomplishments, aviation heritage, and updates on our philanthropic efforts regarding scholarships, Daedalian Flying Training and JROTC.