Honorary Fellows

He has also been an industry leader in developing certification techniques and criteria for flight into known icing conditions for both civil and military rotorcraft. Alldridge has started VFS chapters in Canada and Florida, served across multiple VFS committees, chaired several Forum sessions and increased VFS membership.

These contributions advanced the understanding of rotorcraft aeromechanical behavior and have had a major impact on modern helicopter design. His exceptional research activity has been described in 76 archival journal papers and 172 conference proceedings papers. Friedmann has similarly advanced the Society with his longtime support. He has served the rotary-wing community over the years as the Editor-in-Chief of the Society’s Journal, as well as a past member of the Society’s Board of Directors and its technical committees.

He combines theoretical expertise, understanding of complex machinery and ingenuity to solve problems, thereby helping to bring new products to fruition. His suite of 24 patents attests to this unique combination of skills. Welsh has been a consistent and energetic supporter of VFS, vigorously advocating for new VFS members and conducting many seminars to encourage membership.

Ms. Gorton has also led collaboration and partnerships with industry, academia, the US Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, other research organizations and AHS International.

Through his career as an Army aviator and experimental test pilot, an instructor and educator, and chief engineer on the RAH-66 Comanche, to his leadership of the Army’s Aviation Engineering Directorate and Aviation Development Directorate, Dr. Lewis has been an advocate for advancing vertical flight technology.

For spearheading Sikorsky’s “Three Pillars” vision for practical, next-generation vertical lift aircraft: speed, vehicle autonomy and system intelligence. Miller has consistently devoted the resources and nurtured the talent to lead the industry in these fields and drive key technologies into production.

For, over five decades, making outstanding contributions in advancing rotorcraft technology, specifically in aeromechanics. His breakthrough theories have transcended academia and greatly influenced practicing rotor designers throughout the world. In addition to being an outstanding researcher, and a mentor to many Ph.D. students, Peters has also given generously of his time to serve AHS, including as a member of the AHS International Board of Directors, and as a past AHS Technical Director and Editor-in-Chief of the AHS International Journal.

is the Chief Engineer for the Sikorsky-Boeing Joint Multi-Role Rotorcraft (JMR) and Chief Engineer of Innovations at Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company. He has been an active AHS member since 1976 has provided significant leadership in the design, build and test of many of the highest performance helicopters ever flown. Among numerous other accomplishments, Weiner personally lead the technical activity that successfully demonstrated the 252 kt (467 km/hr), Collier Award-winning X2 Technology Demonstrator, and was instrumental on the development of technologies for the RAH-66 Comanche. He holds two masters degrees and eight patents related to Fantail anti-torque systems and X2 Technology.

Dr. Arvind Kumar Sinha

Larry Plaster has been an instrumental part of the leadership of AHS International for most of his more than thirty years of active membership.

The technical program crafters- Boeing's Dr. John Shaw and Emmett Knight, included special sessions on "Affordability, ""Virtual Prototyping, " and "Integrated Process Design, " and featured overall more than 120 papers on cutting-edge design and manufacturing issues.

The technical program crafters- Boeing's Dr. John Shaw and Emmett Knight, included special sessions on "Affordability, ""Virtual Prototyping, " and "Integrated Process Design, " and featured overall more than 120 papers on cutting-edge design and manufacturing issues.

Edward J. Renouard, left, Society outgoing president and Dean Borgman, AHS (now VFS) chairman, right, present Dev Banerjee with AHS Honorary Fellowship Certificate.

Edward J. Renouard, left, Society outgoing president and Dean Borgman, AHS (now VFS) chairman, right, present Allen Schoen with AHS Honorary Fellowship Certificate.

In the photo, David S. Jenny receives Honorary Fellowship certificate from Horner.

In the photo, Richard B. Lewis II, addresses the Honors Night Banquet audience after becoming an Honorary Fellow.

Amer has authored or coauthored over 30 papers presented at AHS Forums or other technical meetings.

During his career at General Electric he has led the development efforts for the GE T58 turboshaft engine, managed the T64 test facilities and led the GE T700 development program.

He began his career with Hughes Helicopters in 1952 and has subsequently worked for Sikorsky, Bell and Lockheed, before returning to Hughes in 1973 to participate in the AH-64 Advanced Attack Helicopter Program. His wide range of experiences include preliminary design, performance and flying qualities analysis, wind tunnel testing, airfoils and flight testing.

Stevens is the first and only commander of AVRADCOM. His vision and personal efforts led to its establishment in 1977. since that time he had dedicated himself to providing superb top level management to the Army's Aviation, Research & Development program.

Following his employment at NASA, Wheatley went to work for Douglas Aircraft where he was in charge of aerodynamics and wind tunnel testing for several aircraft, including the DC-5, B-7, and the A-20. Then he went to Glenn L.Martin where he was chief research engineer and later chief development officer and worked on several aircraft, including the B-26, A-3, and Mars. Durig WWII he moved over to General Motors where he was in charge of the design of the P-75 aircraft. Wheatley retired in 1975, a leader in every field he had entered; the initial rotary wing design in the United States, the development of the hingeless rotor. He is pioneer in every sense of the word.

Now life member.

Now life member.

Now life member.

Commander Frank Erickson was well known for his excellent pioneering job in initiating and developing the helicopter for Coast Guard use. In photo, Former President Charles L. Morris presents fellowship to Commander Frank Erickson, United States Coast Guard.

In photo, Arthur Young, Bell Aircraft, receives fellowship from R. G. Anderson, President of American Helicopter Society (now Vertical Flight Society)