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United States Pilots Association |
Arnold (Zim) Zimmerman will join aviation notables including Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, Jeana Yeager, the Wright brothers, General “Jimmy” Doolittle, and President George Bush when he is inducted into the International Forest of Friendship in Atchison, Kansas, June 19. Among other USPA members previously inducted are Micky Pinkston, Theda Beningfield, Dr. M. Graham Clark, and Jan Hoynacki.
The International Forest of Friendship was a gift to America on her 200th birthday (1976) from the City of Atchison—the birthplace of Amelia Earhart—and The Ninety-Nines, and is open to the public as a museum.
The Forest overlooks Lake Warnock, on the outskirts of Atchison, and is made up of trees from all 50 states and 35 countries, homes of the Honorees.
Zim’s involvement in aviation began in January, 1950, with his first flight instruction and within three years he had an instrument rating, commercial license, and multi-engine rating. He has over 5,700 hours, including a north Atlantic crossing.
Zim was an early leader in the Missouri Pilots Association and a primary organizer of the United States Pilots Association (1981), and served on organization committees of many other state associations. His fervency and leadership have made him a catalyst for enhancing the growth and effectiveness of general aviation and USPA. He has served as President, Executive Director, headed many committees, and is currently Executive Director Emeritus (1997), heads two committees, and was just elected Vice President Meetings for the 2004-2005 year.
USPA is very proud of Zim’s accomplishments and dedicated support of USPA. All are invited to attend the induction ceremony and related activities at Atchison. For more information, contact Kay Baker at 785 847-6800 or http://www.ninety-nines.org/fof.html.
Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association