BMAA Medal Of Honour Winners
2018 Gerry Breen
Gerry may no longer be a BMAA member having been
diagnosed with a serious illness some time ago. Despite that Gerry has given
more to our sport than almost anyone else and can easily be considered the 'Godfather
of Microlighting'. From his very early days of 'powered hangliding' in 1976,
through the formation of the BMAA's predecessor in 1979 to his School in
Portugal until 2015 Gerry has passionately promoted the sport demonstrating its
challenge and safety, and steering it through the bureaucratic minefield of
regulation. With numerous records, race victories and even James Bond film
stunt flying Gerry is the consummate professional and has done much to ensure
that not only is our sport safe, but it is seen to be safe.
Proposed by Terry Cook
2017 nigel beale
Nigel has been at the forefront of microlight
aviation since its inception. He has
provided unstinting support to the sport and wider industry by the provision of
engines, aircraft and freely available technical advice. Although in business, the continued
development of the sport has remained core to his principles. Recognition of Nigel's contribution to our
global success is long over due.
Proposed by Richard Rawes
