Local aircraft owner receives prestigious ‘Lindy’ award at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Michael Messex of Harvest, Alabama, has received one of the recreational aviation community highest honors, as Messex’s aircraft was awarded a prestigious “Lindy” award at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
The Lindys are awarded by the Experimental Aircraft Association for high achievements in aircraft construction and/or restoration. It is considered the highest award available in the world in these areas. The recognition is given for Grand Champion (Gold), Reserve Grand Champion (Silver) and Champion (Bronze) aircraft in 11 separate categories, ranging from homebuilt aircraft and vintage airplanes to warbirds and ultralights.
Messex received a Gold Lindy in the Helicopter category for his Mosquito XE 290. It was one of fewer than 75 top awards given to the more than 3,100 showplanes eligible for judging at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest fly-in convention.
About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/airventure. AirVenture Express Arrival is in partnership with Airbus and free youth admission for ages 18 and under is supported in part by The Boeing Company. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or visit www.EAA.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAA.
About EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and embodies The Spirit of Aviation through the world’s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA’s 240,000 members and 900 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org. For continual news updates, connect with www.twitter.com/EAA
