Dr. Harold Moore of Fairfield was awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award last week during a small ceremony that included his family and fellow pilots.
“This is the highest award the FAA has to offer,” said Joseph Murphy, who travelled from Irving, Texas to present a certificate and pin to Dr. Moore. “It represents fifty years of flying, or more, with no accidents, incidents, violations, or civil penalties.”
Dr. Moore’s daughter, Karen, pinned the veteran pilot as Murphy explained that only 6,000 in the whole country have received this honor.
“This award means a great deal to me,” said Dr. Moore, who began his aviation career in 1966.
Dr. Moore encouraged his fellow pilots to work toward earning the same award.
