Tom Poberezny, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Tom Poberezny

US aviation leader

Date of Birth: 03-Oct-1946

Place of Birth: Wisconsin, United States

Profession: businessperson, aircraft pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Thomas Paul "Tom" Poberezny (born October 3, 1946) is a former aerobatic world champion, as well as chairman of the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Fly-In and Convention from 1977 to 2011 and president of EAA from 1989 to 2010.
He succeeded his father, Paul Poberezny, who founded the organization in 1953.Poberezny was a member of the Eagles Aerobatic Team (originally the Red Devils), which flew for more than 25 years, setting the record for the longest-running aerobatic team with the same members.
He led the effort to build what is now known as the EAA Aviation Museum, and is also one of the founders of the Young Eagles, an EAA program created to give children the opportunity to experience flight and to learn about general aviation.
From his involvement in the EAA, Poberezny is often credited with having led the introduction of the light sport aircraft industry.