Recognition:
Rudy Frasca was chosen by the Illinois Department of Transportation to represent the state of Illinois at the National Aviation Hall of Fame Exhibit and Learning Center in Dayton, Ohio. The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) was presented the Spirit of Flight Award by the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Each state was asked to choose an individual or event to represent NASAO for the award. (August 29, 2000)
Frasca International was awarded NATA's "Excellence in Pilot Training" award for the year 2000. The award was sponsored by Jeppesen Sanderson and recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding contributions to safety, professionalism, leadership and excellence in the field of pilot training.
Frasca International received the 1996 Illinois Governor’s Export Award In the category of Continuing Export Excellence. The award is given through the International Business Division of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs to outstanding Illinois companies for their significant achievement in global competition in one of three categories: New to Export, Continuing Export Excellence and Export Awareness and Development.
The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) awarded their Flight Simulation Silver Medal to Rudy Frasca, President of Frasca International, Inc. on May 13, 1998 in London, England during the RAeS Simulation Symposium. The Flight Simulation Silver Medal is awarded annually for achievements in Flight Simulation at an International level. The award was presented to Mr. Frasca by Dr. Jock Lowe, the President of the Royal Aeronautical Society and an active Concorde pilot.Peat Marwick High Tech Entrepreneurial Award (1989)
UAA Patron (annually) - Frasca International has been a supporter of the University Aviation Association (UAA) for many years. Frasca supports the UAA and the NIFA/SAFECON collegiate air meet each year and believes that the quality of training at the collegiate level is extremely important to the future and safety of aviation.
UAA W.W. Estridge, Jr. Award (1994) - For a lifetime of dedicated service to aviation education.
Rudy is active in many areas of aviation and has held every office in the Warbirds of America organization. He has been a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) since 1956 and has loaned several of his aircraft to the EAA museum so that the general public can enjoy them. He has received numerous awards both for his personal efforts and for Frasca International’s success in the simulation industry.
Frasca History
Frasca International, Products and Reputation
