PHOENIX, AZ, April 26, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Lonny McClung has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. McClung celebrates 50-plus years of professional aviation excellence. He established Eagle Aviation Consultants, LLC in 2007 and continues to provide consulting expertise while conducting contract pilot services for flight test operations and in-aircraft pilot training, as well as serving as a Federal Aviation Administration pilot proficiency examiner. Prior to his current role, he served as pilot-in-command for the Campbell Air Race team, participating in the London to Sydney Air Race as part of a transglobal flight in a 1954 Grumman Albatross. Earlier, Mr. McClung was director of aviation and executive assistant to the CEO of Oasis Water Coolers. Prior to that, he served as director of aircraft development and director of operations for Chalks International Airlines. From 1962 to 1992, was a career USN carrier-based combat pilot who flew hundreds of missions in fighter aircraft during the Vietnam conflict. He was the commanding officer of four aviation units: VF-51 (F-4), VF-124 (F-14), TOPGUN and Training Air Wing Two. His service record includes duty as chief of staff on the carrier, USS Enterprise, then later chief of staff for the commander of the Atlantic Fleet.
Mr. McClung began his career as a student at the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering in 1962. He was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy by the Reserve Officers Training Corps and completed Navy pilot training. He later graduated from the USAF Test Pilot School and was a USN finalist for astronaut selection. Mr. McClung attended the Naval Post Graduate School and, in 1975, earned a Master of Science in Administrative Science, with majors in financial management and weapons systems acquisition management.
A respected leader in the field, Mr. McClung has been affiliated with numerous professional organizations, including the Early and Pioneer Naval Aviators Association (Golden Eagles) and the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. He is President Emeritus of the USN Tailhook Association and has served on the boards of several civic and professional organizations.
Throughout his career, Mr. McClung has been recognized for his professional contributions, having been selected for Strathmore's Who's Who of Business Leaders. While on active duty he earned the Defense Superior Service Medal, three Legion of Merit awards, two Meritorious Service Medals, 22 Air Medals and the USN and USAF Commendation Medals. Looking toward the future, Mr. McClung intends to continue giving back to his community and the military in whatever way he can. In his free time, he enjoys golf, music, flying, all sports and working on cars.
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