Robert A. Brooks Award, presented by Smithsonian Institution for excellence in administration, 1980
Fellow of the Academie de l’Air et de ‘Espace, , Toulouse, France, 1981
Best Foreign Book Award, Aero Club de France, for excellence in writing, 1982
Aviation and Space Weekly “Laurels” presented for contributions to aviation, 1983
Honorary Doctorate in Aeronautical Sciences, Salem University, West Virginia, 1985
Excellence in Journalism Award by Aviation/Space Writer’s Association for best fiction book of 1986
Excellence in Journalism Award by Aviation/Space Writers Association for best non-fiction book of 1986
James J. Streibig Award presented by Aviation/Space Writer’s Association, 1987
Cliff Henderson Award presented by National Aeronautic Association for contributions to aviation, 1987
Thomas McMean Memorial Cup Award, Antique Automobile Club of America, for best automobile book, 1989
“Aviation Expert in Residence”, the Discovery Channel, 1991-1993
Gill Rob Wilson Award, the Air Force Association’s Highest Honor in Arts and Science, 1997
Elder Statesman of Aviation Award, presented by National Aeronautic Association, 1998
President’s Award, National Aeronautic Association, for service to aviation, 2005
National Aviation Hall of Fame enshrinement, for multiple achievements in aviation, 2007
Air Force Association Lifetime Achievement Award, for leadership in aviation, 2010
