Adult programs focusing on aircraft maintenance and building a specific model airplane, as well as expanded opportunities for young people, highlight the 2000 schedule at the EAA Air Academy in Oshkosh.

The EAA Air Academy is a series of programs that emphasize discovering more about the world of flight with sessions designed for specific age groups or families. The programs are based at EAA's Eagle Flight Leadership Center in Oshkosh, with accommodations at the new Air Academy Lodge adjacent to the Aviation Center.

Adult programs include six separate Wright School of Building and Restoration five-day programs, as well as three-day aircraft maintenance weekend sessions.

Youth programs vary from five to 10 days and are designed for specific age groups between 12 and 18. There are also four family-oriented weekend Family Flight Camps. "EAA's Air Academy programs are designed to deliver useful knowledge within an enjoyable experience for anyone interested in aviation," said Tom Poberezny, President of the EAA Aviation Foundation. "Along with the knowledge, Air Academy participants have a chance to meet aviation enthusiasts from throughout the country and around the world who have the same passion for flight as they do." The Year 2000 sessions begin in February with a Family Flight Camp and adult programs featuring aircraft maintenance, building and restoration skills as well as an emphasis on building the Van's RV series of aircraft. Among the sessions scheduled during 2000 are: * Aircraft Owner Maintenance - an opportunity for owners and pilots of both homebuilt and manufactured airplanes to learn more about properly maintaining their aircraft for optimum safety and performance; * Wright School of Building and Restoration - Six separate sessions, two each in the winter, spring and fall, that present an overview of necessary building and restoration techniques or emphasize the construction of a specific model of aircraft; * Youth Programs - EAA's popular summer sessions for young people ages 12-18. Those programs include the Aviation Fun Camp (age 12-13), Aviation Experience Camp (ages 14-15) and Aviation Leadership Camp (ages 16-18). The Leadership Camp includes participation at EAA AirVenture 2000, the world's premier aviation event. * Family Fli

Jim Marske is in a small elite group of aircraft designers in the world. All of his designs are flying wings. All of his designs have been Sailplanes. Since his first encounter with aviation during W.W.II as a child, Jim has designed sailplanes that to this days spawns interest from aviation enthusiast all over the world. Now there is a new professionally produced video detailing the History of Marske Flying wing.

Hear Jim tell all regarding his childhood dreams of flight and how a ME163 changed his life. Listen and see old 8mm film recently discovered of construction of Jim's first flying wing the MX-1. Looks like a flying Plank. Interesting information of the influence of the Plank, Faurvel wings & a ME-263 effected Jim Marske life. Listen as Jim tells of how he taught himself how to fly and then of his life changing crash that was to influence his designs for the rest of his life.

Peak into the world of early flying wing ideas and how small little models became the launching point for man carrying glider in a field next to his house. How he acquired his first glider and had to rebuild it without plans or help. Get this. It was while he was still in High School. Find out what happens when his parents leave him at home during vacation.

Hear & See the history of a move to California and the design work on the Pioneer 1 and the reasons for a straight wing vs. a swept wing. Hear his own accounts of the design changes of the pioneer and the first flight at the desert. Tales of his first aero tow and of all the modification the Pioneer Flying Wing Sailplane.

The best-kept secret in microlite aviation is now on video. The complete story as to how the small lightweight flying wing sailplane came about. Hear the story of a world record flight and more. Easy to build and easy to fly. It does not want to come down. The Monarch is a 42 foot 185 lb. with almost a 20 to 1 glide ratio. This improved performance with a new carbon rod spar adds up to an excellent lightweight thermal machine.

See and hear construction requirements and insights to the design of the MONARCH!

Fifteen people who contributed greatly to the world of flight were honored as the newest members of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)-affiliated Halls of Fame. The group was inducted on Friday, Oct. 22, during a program at the EAA Aviation Center at Oshkosh, Wis.

Chris Heintz, Richard Van Grunsven and the late Henri Mignet were inducted into the EAA Homebuilders' Hall of Fame. Henry Haigh became the newest member of the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) Hall of Fame. Two people - Richard Ervin and the late William Dodds - joined those in the EAA Warbirds of America Hall of Fame. Anders Christenson, Dale DeRemer and Verne Jobst were honored as inductees into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame, while Gene Chase, Tom Flock and Edward C. Wegner were placed in the Vintage Aircraft Association (formerly Antique/Classic) Hall of Fame. In addition, the new EAA Ultralight Hall of Fame welcomed Homer Kolb, Chuck Slusarczyk and John Moody as its inaugural members.

"All of these men have contributed much to the world of flight," said EAA President Tom Poberezny. "Each has carved a unique niche in aviation history. They represent the best that recreational aviation has to offer and serve as an example for everyone involved in flying. We are honored to welcome them as our newest inductees to the EAA Halls of Fame."

The inductees were nominated by members of EAA, EAA Divisions or the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). The final selection was made by the Board of Directors of each group. Nominees were considered for their contributions to the history, development and growth of a particular facet of sport aviation. The IAC Hall of Fame was founded in 1987, while the Homebuilders' Hall of Fame was founded in 1993, the Warbirds of America Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame in 1997. The Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame was created in 1993, while this is the inaugural year for the Ultralight Hall of Fame.

Petersen Aviation of Minden, Nebraska, USA, announces the sale of its 30,000th auto fuel STC. Number 30,000 went on a Cessna 150 N358KS belonging to Randy Schmerheim of Traverse City, Michigan.

Randy received the STC for free plus a check from Petersen for 100 gallons of mogas. Randy also owns a Beaver on floats and is part owner of three other airplanes. He has 800 hours of flying time including 600 on floats.

Petersen Aviation has been selling auto fuel STC's since 1983 and currently has STC's for mogas on over 100 airframes and 48 different engine types. Included among these are STC's for the Lycoming 0-360 and 0-235-L2C.

In the midst of hostile aviation takeover bids, The Toronto Aviation & Aircraft Show has announced a friendly alliance with Ginty Jocius & associates, an event management company located in Guelph, Ontario. Staff at Ginty Jocius & associates, who were responsible for all of the public relation and media liaison at the 1999 Show, will assume responsibility for the management of the 2000 Show under the direction of Eamonn (Ian) Flynn, President of The Toronto Aviation & Aircraft Show.

"Last year's Toronto Aviation & Aircraft Show was incredible, and the Show has fantastic potential for growth," said Flynn. "We need an enthusiastic professional event management team to help it grow to the next level by making it into a national and then an international event. The influx of innovative ideas and new energy that we will inherit from this group of professionals is exactly what The Toronto Aviation & Aircraft Show needs."

The team at Ginty Jocius & associates is best known for operating Canada's Outdoor Farm Show and the SkyHigh Balloon Festival. The firm, which has been operating in Guelph for more than 20 years, specializes in integrated communications, including advertising, marketing, public relations and event management. "Canada is a country with a proud aviation heritage," said Lorie Jocius, Vice-President of Ginty Jocius & associates, herself a pilot with a commercial rating. "We plan to work with Eamonn to expand the target audience and make the Show even more relevant and exciting to current, future and wishful pilots."

The Toronto Aviation & Aircraft Show was established in 1993, by Mr. Flynn, and is Canada's largest indoor aviation trade and consumer exhibition. It is also Canada's largest fly-in event, featuring a fly-in breakfast for visiting pilots on the Downsview tarmac shared with Bombardier, makers of the famous Dash aircraft and the Regional Jet. This unique exhibition encompasses the entire spectrum of general aviation, with over 200 exhibitors, including more than 60 aircraft. The exhibits cover every facet of the aviation industry, including manufacturers, museums, government agencies, aviation colleges, flight training schools, pilot and aviation supply retailers, interest groups, military associations, and aviation artists. In addition to fixed wing aircraft, there are hot air balloons, gliders, ultra-lights, para-gliders, home-builts and helicopter displays.

The Toronto Aviation & Aircraft Show will be held May 5, 6 & 7, 2000 in The Hangar at the Downsview Airport located in North York (Toronto). The 2000 Show will continue to provide a forum within which aviation businesses can promote themselves and the industry as a whole, as well as fostering the spirit of aviation in Canada's youth.