Boris Popov †
Founder - BRS Aviation
Biography
Boris Popov was born in Munich Germany, and immigrated to the USA in 1949 through Ellis Island. Graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelors in Economics, minored in Aeronautical Engineering in IT.
Ratings; Private Pilot, Sailplane, hang-gliding, floatplane, FAA Ground Instructor
Formed BRS in 1981, currently Senior VP Sales.
Recipient awards:
- Lycoming Aviation Safety Award
- EAA Ultralight Hall of Fame
- Sperry Award
- Smithsonian National Air and Space Hall of Fame
- Aviation Week & Space Technology Laureate Award
- Flieger Magazine Award
- 2015 PADA Trophy Winner
