Legacy Aviation is pleased to announce three annual awards.
1. Herb Hortman Award for Aviator of the year – $1000
Many generations of aviators, currently working for the airlines, charter companies, and major corporations, as well as those instructing or just flying for fun, had their start because of Herb Hortman. Herb’s own aviation career began in the family business as a flight instructor (CFI), flying charters for numerous individuals and companies. He then went on to become a first officer for PeopleExpress and captain for Continental/United Airlines. When not flying for the airlines, Herb was running the family business at North East Philadelphia Airport. As a teacher, coach and mentor, Herb touched many lives. While instructing, he always encouraged his students to be the best they could be and to further their aviation careers. It is with this in mind and to honor “The Hortman” influence that Legacy Aviation will offer a prize of $1000 to the aviator of the year. Someone who we believe exemplifies Herb’s passion and enthusiasm for aviation.
2. Adam Braddock Award for the Best CFI of the year – $500.
Adam Braddock was a young Hortman Aviation instructor who had just interviewed for a position at the airlines. He was an outstanding instructor with 1700 hrs of flight experience. On May 22, 2008 they were killed in a crash while flying in the traffic pattern during a training session at the Northeast Philadelphia airport. The Adam Braddock award for best flight instructor, will be given to the instructor who most represent the love of flying and dedication that we share here at Legacy Aviation.
3. Charles Angelina Award for the Best Student of the year – $500.
Charles Angelina just finishing up his private pilot’s license. He was known around the airport as being an excellent student with a great career ahead of him. On May 22, 2008 Adam and Charles were killed in a crash while flying in the traffic pattern at the Northeast Philadelphia airport. In memory of Charles Angelina awards will be given to the student who most represent the love flying and dedication that we share here at Legacy Aviation.
