 Robinson's Aero Club is the subject of the novel, "The Challengers Aero Club" by Severo Perez.On February 19, 2015, a reading garden at the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia was dedicated to commemorate Robinson's contributions to Ethiopian aviation during and after war with Italy.A segment featuring John Robinson's story aired during an episode of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" on February 7, 2018.