Membership

Join The Lighter-Than-Air Society!
Click here to download the Membership Application
Complete the form and mail it to:

THE LTA SOCIETY
526 S. MAIN ST, SUITE 406
AKRON, OH 44311
U.S.A.

Membership in the LTA Society is not only educational – it’s fun! To participate, complete the application form above.

Members of the LTA Society receive a periodic newsletter. They also have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of lighter than air flight through meetings and special events planned throughout the year.

Publications

Throughout the year, the LTA Society’s publishes a newsletter that announces up coming activities and events, and summarizes past activities. It also includes articles on lighter-than-air history, news of recent developments in lighter-than-air aviation, book reviews etc.

Book Discounts

Members of the LTA Society may purchase current books and other items relating to LTA at a discount. Many of the publications have been authored by LTA Society members.

Annual Banquet

The highlight of the LTA Society calendar is the annual banquet and presentation of the Achievement Award, given to an individual or team for an outstanding lighter-than-air endeavor during the previous year. Honorees have included participants in record-breaking distance, altitude, and duration flights of balloons and lighter-than-air craft. A special guest speaker and a display of items from the LTA Society Collection are also featured.

Library and Museum Collections

Over many years, the Society has collected a considerable volume of LTA-related materials, donated by its members and friends worldwide. More than 1,200 books on LTA are maintained in the Akron-Summit County Public Library. Manuscripts, press clippings, photos and films are housed in the University of Akron Archives. Hundreds of historically significant artifacts and relics are also in the Society’s collection. Items from this collection are periodically exhibited.

Membership and Management

Active Membership is open to anyone with an interest in LTA topics. Membership provides a 1 year subscription to our publications, book discounts, voting privileges, and a membership card. To join, complete the Membership Application and mail to:

THE LTA SOCIETY
526 S. MAIN ST, SUITE 406
AKRON, OH 44311
U.S.A.