• Aerostar Develops And Flies New Tail Wheel Iak-52 Variant
  
• 'Aviation Firsts' People, Airplanes Make Eaa Airventure Oshkosh 2001 A Success
  
• Midwest Stops Highlight Eaa Aviation Foundation's B-17 National Fall Tour
• Eaa Airventure 2001 Grand Champions And Major Award Winners
• Nemesis Air Racing chooses FiberCote materials for Nemesis NXT kits

Aerostar of Romania has successfully flown the new IAK-52TW, a tail-wheel
variant of the IAK-52W, the westernised version of the popular IAK-52
aerobatic piston trainer.

The maiden flight of the prototype airplane took place in the evening of July
2 2001, from the Aerostar facility at Bacau in northern Romania, with pilots
Gheorghe Simion and Petru Lazar at the controls.

Development of the IAK-52TW has taken place over the past twelve months
following a detailed marketing study and specific inputs from importers and
users.

The main features of the IAK-52W are maintained, but further new developments
have been added, such as:

• 400 hp engine (M14PX-DK), with modified air intake and oil radiator under
  the fuselage. The engine cowling is also modified;
• Integrated, fully retractable landing gear and a tail wheel that is
  steerable from the paddles jointly connected to the rudder;
• The dimensions of both cabins have been modified to accommodate taller
  pilots;
• Rounded wing tips have been added, to give a World War 2 'warbirds' feel to
  the design.

The new IAK-52 TW will be sold into the 'warbirds' market. It is aimed at
that category of air enthusiasts, former or present military pilots who wish
a personal airplane with advanced aerobatic features and the look of a World
War 2 airplane.

The main target markets are USA, Canada and Australia, and Aerostar has
already secured contracts from American customers. The IAK-52TW will be
manufactured to special order and will make its world debut at the
forthcoming Oshkosh International Convention and Air Show 2001 at the end of
this month.

This newly launched variant has been developed from the IAK-52W that was
introduced to the market two years ago (Paris Air Show 1999) and incorporates
the same additional new features and Western equipment, allowing more
compatibility and easier maintenance and spares provision. These features
include:

• Installation of four integrated auxiliary fuel tanks in the wings, leading
  to a doubling of the fuel capacity to 280 litres;
• Replacement of the two-bladed propeller by a three-bladed Mulbauer MTV-9
  propeller;
• An externally accessible baggage compartment and battery compartment
  located on the left side behind the rear cockpit;
• A permanent mounted and retractable ladder for entry convenience to the
  cockpit;
• Installation of recessed landing and taxi lights for night operations;
• Installation of strobe and navigational lights;
• Strengthened wing tip area for optional wing-tip tanks;
• The previous fabric covered skins of aileron, elevator and rudder are
  replaced with aluminium skins;
• Replacement of the existing nose and main landing gear wheels with
  Cleveland wheels and standard western tyres. On the main landing gear
  hydraulic disk brakes replace the old pneumatic drum brakes;
• Replacement of the Russian radio equipment with a Garmin ICOM IC-A200 Com
  radio;
• Addition of a Garmin GTX transponder with AmeriKing Altitude encoder;
• Installation of a NAT intercom AA80-20 with both VOX and PPT activation;
• Replacement of the pilot belts by Hooker Harness seat belt systems.

In terms of performance, the aircraft's outstanding aerobatic qualities
(+7/-5 g) are retained, along with increased flight range from 550km to 1200
km.

The IAK-52TW builds upon Aerostar's experience of producing more than 1800
IAK-52 aircraft over the past 20 years. Originally designed by the Yakovlev
design bureau in the former Soviet Union, it was agreed in 1976 that the
aircraft would be built in Romania under a Comecon intergovernmental
agreement.

Initially large quantities of IAK-52 were delivered to Soviet and Eastern
European training schools. At the peak of production some 200 aircraft a year
were being produced.

In more recent years IAK-52s have found a ready home in Western markets as
one of the safest trainer/aerobatic aircraft in the world and it has been
sold to private customers in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, the UK and
USA.

For further information contact:

David Dorman Doina Matanie
Dorway Public Relations Public Relations Manager
Aerostar S.A.

Email: ddaviddorman@cs.com

Web Site: www.aerostar.ro

Accomplished aviators, magnificent airplanes and even a phone call from space were among the highlights this year as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2001, the 49th annual
gathering for EAA, completed its seven-day run at Wittman Regional Airport
in Oshkosh.

Along with an estimated attendance of 750,000 participating in the
event, EAA AirVenture 2001 saluted "Aviation Firsts" with an outstanding
lineup of people and aircraft, including many first-time visitors to the
annual celebration of flight. This year's event was also a springboard to
the huge aviation commemorations that are approaching over the next two
years, such as EAA's golden anniversary and the centennial of powered
flight.

"Again this year, EAA AirVenture became the focal point for aviation
over an entire week," said Tom Poberezny, EAA President and AirVenture
Chairman. "What we saw on the grounds displayed how vast and diverse the
world of flight actually is. Whether a visitor was interested in aviation's
heritage, the latest innovations and technology, or simply wonderful
entertainment and fellowship, EAA AirVenture was the perfect place to meet,
discover and enjoy our common enthusiasm for flight."

Nearly 2,500 showplanes graced the flight line, an increase of more
than five percent from AirVenture 2000. They provided magnificent examples
of the abilities and workmanship within the recreational aviation community.
In addition, the showcase "Aeroshell Square" ramp featured numerous
airplanes never before seen at Oshkosh and never featured together in one
location.

Among the highlights of EAA AirVenture 2001 were:

Aviation Firsts - Aviators of Achievement

As part of AirVenture 2001's "Aviation Firsts" theme, a large number
of aviators participated in forums and presentations regarding their own
accomplishments. Those legendary fliers included:

• Gen. Chuck Yeager, the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound;
• Scott Crossfield, the first person to successfully fly at Mach 2 and Mach 3;
• Burt and Dick Rutan, the designer and pilot, respectively, of the Voyager,
  which in 1986 made history by becoming the first aircraft to fly around the
  world non-stop on one tank of fuel;
• Bertrand Piccard, a Swiss physician who, along with England's Brian Jones,
  became the first to fly around the world non-stop in a balloon when they
  piloted the Breitling Orbiter 3 in 1999;
• Robert "Hoot" Gibson and Charlie Precourt, the commander and pilot,
  respectively, of the first Space Shuttle linkup with the Mir space station
  in 1995;
• Eileen Collins, who in 1999 became the first woman to command a space
  shuttle mission;
• The Tuskegee Airmen, who overcame discrimination during World War II to
  leave a remarkable record as the first African-American fighter pilot group;
• Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), who during World War II trained and
  performed thousands of ferrying missions of military aircraft;
• The American Volunteer Group (AVG) Flying Tigers, who gave up military
  commissions to fly dangerous missions against the Japanese over China and
  Burma in 1940 and 1941.

In addition, other record-setting aviators also participated in various forums, workshops and seminars throughout AirVenture week.

Aircraft of all shapes, sizes and ages

Along with the people, aircraft, which made significant
accomplishments in flight history, took center stage during EAA AirVenture
2001. Among some of the most notable at AeroShell Square that had never
before been seen at Oshkosh were:

• The Vickers Vimy replica. This airplane, a replica of the original
  Vickers Vimy built in 1919, has recreated the original's journeys from
  England to South Africa and England to Australia.
• Boeing 307 Stratoliner. This airplane, the world's first pressurized
  airliner, came out of the restoration shop less than a month before flying
  to AirVenture. That completed a six-year project on the aircraft, which is
  owned by the Smithsonian and eventually bound for the National Air and Space
  Museum.
• NASA WB-57. This high-altitude weather airplane is based on the British
  Canberra airframe and flies specialized missions for NASA.
• British "Tornado" jet fighter. This aircraft, operated by the German Air
  Force, is involved in joint maneuvers with American counterparts in New
  Mexico.
  Other notable aircraft that made notable appearances included:
• B-1B bombers. On July 25 and July 27, two B-1s from McConnell Air Force
  Base in Kansas dazzled the audience with multiple fly-bys, including rare
  public formation flights;
• P-51C fighters. These rare World War II airplanes were fully restored and
  parked at the Tuskegee Airmen pavilion, along with a restored T-6 actually
  used by the Tuskegee Airmen in the 1940s;
• Two Air Force C-17 transport aircraft, as well as an A-10, F-14, F-15,
  F-16 and F-18 from the current military arsenal;
• A 1927 Avro Avian biplane, which will be used later this year in a
  re-creation of Amelia Earhart's 1928 record-setting flight across America in
  the same type of aircraft;
• A Lockheed Constellation, painted in the colors of the Military Air
  Transport Service (MATS).
• Unlimited and Vintage air racers, which flew a number of demonstrations
  throughout the event.
  
  Countdown to Kitty Hawk officially begins!

During a major news conference and program on Tuesday, July 24, with
the centennial of flight now little more than two years away, the clock
officially started on the way to 2003's most significant commemoration of
the Wright brothers' achievement: EAA's "Countdown to Kitty Hawk"
initiative.

"Countdown to Kitty Hawk" is a series of activities and programs to
mark the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' achievement. The
centerpiece of this celebration will be the flight of EAA's 2003 Wright
Flyer - the only accurate flying reproduction of the original - at Kill
Devil Hills, N.C. at 10:35 a.m. on Dec. 17, 2003, precisely 100 years to the
minute of that first flight.

During the "Let the Countdown Begin!" news conference, EAA officials
announced a number of significant developments in the Countdown to Kitty
Hawk program. Among those were the announcement of Ford Motor Company as
Presenting Sponsor for the program. unveiling of the official countdown
clock and the opening of the Countdown to Kitty Hawk Pavilion.
During the event, the "countdown clock" was unveiled, counting down
to the exact 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight at 10:35
a.m. on Dec. 17, 2003. Inside the "Countdown to Kitty Hawk" Pavilion were
updates on the project, including presentations by Ken Hyde of The Wright
Experience, which has been commissioned to build EAA's Wright Flyer
reproduction.

The Countdown to Kitty Hawk program has been augmented with the
support of the National Park Service, which has designated EAA's
reproduction as the only aircraft to fly on the historic Wright brothers'
First Flight Path at 10:35 a.m. on Dec. 17, 2003.

International Visitors come by land, sea and air
More than 1,800 international visitors from 72 nations registered at
the International Visitors Tent, with the actual number of international
participants likely much higher. Among the notable visitors from other
nations:

• Michel Gordillo, who completed his second flight from Spain eastward to
  Oshkosh. Flying a Ban-Bi MCR-01, he arrived at AirVenture on July 24 as
  part of his around-the-world flight.
• Omar Contreras and Yelitza Mendoza traveled more than 3,000 miles from
  Venezuela in their flex-wing trike.
  
  AirVenture draws top aviation officials

As the largest gathering of general aviation enthusiasts in the
world, EAA AirVenture continued to be a prime destination for aviation
officials from the state, federal and international levels. At Oshkosh,
they could meet with aviators on all levels and discuss issues that affect
general aviation in the U.S.

Among the dignitaries visiting EAA AirVenture 2001 were U.S.
Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta; FAA Administrator Jane Garvey;
U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), a pilot and staunch aviation supporter;
several members of the House Aviation Subcommittee; as well as top NASA
officials and state aviation leaders. In addition, more than a dozen
American and Canadian agency representatives were available at AirVenture's
"Federal Pavilion."

In his first visit to the event, Mineta congratulated EAA on its
contributions to aviation, stating, "Eddie Rickenbacker once said, 'Aviation
is proof that, given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the
impossible.' And EAA has achieved the impossible."

The DOT Secretary then added, "EAA is unique in that its members represent
the true heart of the aviation community. You are part of the solution to
aviation issues, and have been willing to promote and enhance general
aviation for nearly half a century. And you consistently do this not for
money, not for fame, and not for glory."

Garvey held her annual "Meet the Administrator" session on Friday,
July 27, fielding questions on a variety of issues. Although the EAA-backed
Sport Pilot proposal, which many hoped would move from the federal Office of
Management and Budget to a published FAA draft rule, was not ready for that
step during AirVenture, Garvey promised Sport Pilot continues to be a top
priority for FAA.

"When I look back on the things we [the FAA] have done well, it is
mostly because we have been able to work with you," Garvey said to the EAA
members gathered.

Sen. Inhofe noted that the AIR-21 appropriations bill passed in 2000
has made a significant difference for general aviation and small airports.
"It is the first time that we've been able to get some of the
federal money allocated for smaller airports," he said. "This has been a
very successful program. It allows the priority decisions to be made by the
states, not in Washington."

AirVenture draws people from around the world ... and beyond
Another "Aviation First" took place at AirVenture on Friday, July
27, during an evening program at Theater in the Woods. A presentation by
NASA astronauts Hoot Gibson, Charlie Precourt and Eileen Collins was
interrupted by a phone call from fellow astronaut Jim Voss, who was calling
from on board the International Space Station. The space station was at
that moment orbiting over Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Voss, a longtime EAA member and aircraft builder, talked about the
view from space and the work currently being done aboard the orbiting space
station. He also discussed how his aircraft building knowledge and
experience has served him well at the space station, which is literally
being constructed while humans live in the facility.

AirVenture Museum expands its role

An estimated 60,000 visitors passed through the EAA AirVenture
Museum during this year's celebration, one of the highest totals ever
registered during the event. Along with a full slate of Speakers Showcase
presentations, there were several special exhibits that drew large
audiences.

The museum featured a full-size X-15 rocket plane engineering
mock-up, used as a basis for the three actual planes built during the late
1950s; an actual Soviet Sputnik satellite that served as a back-up to the
original Sputnik launched in 1957; and a large collection of Charles
Lindbergh memorabilia. A high-speed flight simulator also drew big crowds,
while the museum made its first venture into live theater with "Billy Bishop
Goes to War," a play honoring the World War I ace.

The AirVenture Museum was also home for the annual KidVenture
activities, which attracted thousands of young people and their families to
hands-on aviation demonstrations and projects. New activities such as
flight simulators and interactive displays added depth to the popular
programs.

At KidVenture, the EAA Aviation Foundation and NASA signed a
Memorandum of Understanding for their aviation and aerospace education
programs. Among the proposed joint efforts between NASA and the EAA
Aviation Foundation are the development of educational workshops for
teachers and students during EAA AirVenture; collaboration on Centennial of
Flight activities; and education efforts with air and space museums
throughout the nation.

Behel wins AirVenture Cup race

Lee Behel of San Jose, Calif., flying a Questair Venture, was the
overall winner of the fourth annual AirVenture Cup race from Kitty Hawk,
N.C., to Oshkosh. The two-day race, which features an overnight stop in
Dayton, Ohio, is designed to highlight the excitement of air race
competition for owners and pilots of homebuilt aircraft.

Behel averaged more than 309 miles per hour over the 1,000-mile
course. The aircraft was competing in the Sport Class, which marked the
first time a non-Unlimited category race plane won the overall title.
The competitors were joined on the final leg by "Reno" unlimited
racers, which will be allowed to compete in the race starting in 2002.
Another race competitor, Dick Keyt of Granbury, Texas, set his own
"Aviation First" later during AirVenture. On July 26, he topped the
previous 500-kilometer record for his aircraft weight by nearly five
minutes. Keyt performed the record-breaking flight during the July 26 air
show, flying from Oshkosh to Monticello, Iowa and back in 70 minutes, three
seconds, at an average speed of 307 mph in his Polen Special.

50th AirVenture coming in 2002

On July 29, Poberezny unveiled the logo for EAA AirVenture 2002 -
the 50th annual gathering for EAA members and aviation enthusiasts.
Scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 through Monday, July 29, 2002, the event
promises to be a salute to EAA's past, present and future.

"EAA AirVenture 2002 is the kickoff to the organization's 50th
anniversary activities," Poberezny said. "It's a great opportunity to
celebrate what has been created by EAA members through the last
half-century, and salute the people and airplanes that have made this the
incredible gathering it has become. I call on all EAA members and other
aviation enthusiasts to come to Oshkosh next summer to make it the biggest
and best aviation family reunion ever."

A number of special programs are planned to celebrate EAA's past and
present, as well as look to its future promise. Details on those activities
will be announced as they are confirmed.

EAA AirVenture 2001 Fast Facts

Total estimated attendance: 750,000

Total estimated aircraft flown to event: 10,000+

Total showplanes: 2,481, including:
653 Homebuilts
135 Amphibian/Floatplanes/Seaplanes
103 Antiques
23 Aerobatic
434 Classics
389 Ultralights/Light Planes
316 Contemporaries
419 Warbirds
8 Specials
1 Replica

Campers: More than 40,000 people at Camp Scholler, with an additional 5,000
in Transient Aircraft and Showplane Camping areas.

Volunteers participating: More than 4,800 (contributing more than 250,000
hours)

International visitors registered: 1,819 from 72 nations

Media attending: 780 from five continents (North America, South America,
Europe, Africa and Australia)

A Midwest swing highlights the schedule for the summer/fall tour of the EAA Aviation Foundation's B-17 "Flying Fortress" bomber, which begins August 17 in
Racine, Wis.

The tour, featuring a flying example of one of the greatest military
airplanes ever built, runs through Nov. 3 with the Foundation's restored
B-17 bomber Aluminum Overcast. The airplane is scheduled to stop at 14
locations in six states through the Midwest before returning to its home in
Oshkosh, Wis. Two scheduled maintenance breaks (Aug. 31-Sept. 12 and Oct.
16-24) have also been included in the tour itinerary.

The B-17 tours have taken place each spring and fall since 1994.
Since the EAA Aviation Foundation began the tours, tens of thousands of
people have seen and toured the airplane, while thousands of aviation
enthusiasts have actually flown in the bomber, which is one of the
best-known aircraft types of the World War II era.

"After a lengthy national tour to the West Coast this past spring,
we wanted to give aviation enthusiasts a little closer to home a chance to
see this magnificent airplane," said Tom Poberezny, EAA Aviation Foundation
President. "The fall Midwest tour promises to be a great one. As we near
the actual 60th anniversary of Pearl harbor, we want to honor the men, women
and aircraft that played such an important part in World War II. It will
also help younger visitors appreciate the role such aircraft played in the
development of military and civil aviation."

At each stop, flight "missions" are available in the airplane, which
allow people to take flights in this spectacular aircraft. For more
information regarding these flights, contact EAA's B-17 Tour Office at
1-800-359-6217. Special rates are available for EAA members. The
airplane's flight crew will be available at each stop to answer questions.

Ground tours are also available after daily flights are completed (about
2:00 pm):

• $5.00 for adults (age 18 and up)
• $4.00 for children (8-17 )
• Children under 8, FREE (when accompanied by paying adult)
• $10.00 per family (Adults & Children 17 & under)
• B-17 Historical Society Members and 398th Bomb Group Members, FREE
• Special group rates for schools or large tour groups can be arranged by
  calling 800-359-6217.

In addition to enabling people to discover more about the B-17
bomber, the tour's mission also hopes to increase awareness of EAA and its
programs. Funds generated during the tour will help finance ongoing
restoration and maintenance of the B-17, as well as other historic airplanes
in the EAA Aviation Foundation's collection.

Aluminum Overcast was built in 1945 and delivered to the Army Air
Corps too late to see active service in World War II. Since then, the
airplane has had a colorful history. It served in mapping and spraying
operations in many countries until a private group purchased it in 1978.
The airplane was donated to the EAA Aviation Foundation in 1981 with the
provision of being maintained in airworthy condition. The airplane was on
display at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wis., until October 1993.
It was then moved to the Foundation's Kermit Weeks Flight Research Center
for maintenance and restoration procedures necessary for its first national
tour in the spring of 1994.

Members of the EAA Warbirds of America who are experienced in World
War II airplane operations will fly the airplane, which is painted in the
colors of the 398th Bomb Group.

EAA President and AirVenture Chairman Tom Poberezny has
announced the Grand Champion aircraft and major award winners of EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh 2001, which was held July 24-30 at Wittman Regional
Airport in Oshkosh, Wis. EAA's prestigious "Lindy" trophies, which signify excellence in construction and restoration, were awarded in various classifications of aircraft at a
July 29 evening program.

"EAA members have long been noted for the skill and craftsmanship with which
they design, build, restore and maintain their aircraft," Poberezny
explained. "The Lindy awards are a way of recognizing not only individual
talents, but also a willingness to share knowledge and expertise with
others. These awards are a most appropriate way to recognize all those who
competed for their outstanding efforts and for sharing information with
others. We thank everyone who participated and extend congratulations to
the award recipients."

Custom Built (Plans)
Grand Champion: Henry Foote, Olathe, KS - Hatz Classic (N22HZ)
Reserve Grand Champion: Bernard Fried, San Antonio, TX - T-18C (N18XS)
Champions:
Paul Dannenberg, Holland, MI - Monocub (N37PD)
David Guillot, Pasadena, TX - Hatz (NX824PC)
Kenneth Perkins, Olathe, KS - Pietenpol (N34KP)
Walter Cwian, Sheridan, IL - Hatz Classic (NX11WC)
William Russell, Houston, TX - Falco (N70WR)
William Konicek, Clutier, IA - Wittman Tailwind (N9168Q)
Outstanding Workmanship:
James Steward, Monument, CO - Steen Skybolt (N302JS)
Tony Spicer, Wilmington, NC - Sonex (N232TM)
Harry Manvel, Clarkston, MI - Defiant (N2HM)
Michael Hoye, Heath, TX - Pober Pixie II (NX37PH)
Robert Iuliano, Queensbury, NY - Long-EZ (N1378X)

Custom Built (Kit)
Grand Champion: Lyle Hefel, Dubuque, IA - RV-8 (N235LH)
Reserve Grand Champion: Robert Hasson, Tucson, AZ - RV-6A (N606BH)
Champions:
Ross Briegleb, El Mirage, CA/Harold Hutchinson, Malibu, CA - RV-6A (N255H)
Tom Zedaker, Las Vegas, NV - Lancair IV-P (N400C)
Al Dinardi, Jacksonville, OR - RV-8 (N36AL)
Timothy Grissom, Columbia City, IN - Glasair III (N284)
William Gottenberg, Aurora, IL - Giles G202 (N202WG)
Max Barker, Caldwell, ID - RV-8 (N35MB)
Michael Guth, Bend, OR - Lancair IV-P (N9GG)
David Schroder, San Jose, CA - Lancair IV-P (N601LD)
Outstanding Workmanship Kit Built
David Wilson, Galesburg, IL - RV-8 (N297DW)
Bryan Fisher, Emporia, KS - Kitfox Speedster (N912KS)
William Johns, Osawatomie, KS - SX-300 (N54JX)
Craig and Pat Ditsch, Texarkana, TX - Lancair IV-P (N52PC)
William O'Neil, Richland, WA - Glasair II-S (N204BL)
Donald Cryder, Boise, ID - RV-6 (N607SC)

Stan Dzik Memorial Award for Design Contribution: Art Culver, Henrico, NC -
Seawind 3000 (N666AC)

Paul Poberezny Award for Classic Homebuilt: Bill Bradford, Independence, MO

- Smith Miniplane (N41W)

Textron Financial Aviation Finance Division Judging Sponsor's Choice: Max
and Rene Davis, Waconia, MN - Stinson SR-6A (NC15127)

Antique
Grand Champion: Carl Brasser, Brentwood, TN - 1940 Piper J-5A Cub Cruiser
(NC32985)
Reserve Grand Champion: Scott White, Orient, OH - 1944 Boeing Stearman E75
(N713WW)
Champion Replica Aircraft: Peter McMillan, San Francisco, CA - Vickers Vimy
FB27 (NX71MY)
Champion World War II Military Trainer/Liaison: Douglas Devries, Redlands,
CA - 1942 Stearman N2S-3 (N1315N)
Champion Transport: National Air & Space Museum Restoration Crew, Federal
Way, WA - Boeing 307 Stratoliner (NC19903)
Champion Customized Aircraft: David Bates, Faribault, MN - 1941 Boeing
Stearman E75N1 (N3976B)
Champion Golden Age (1918-1927): Andrew King, Lovettsville, VA - 1926 Ryan
M-1 (N2073)
Champion Silver Age (1928-1932): Greg Herrick, Jackson, WY - 1928 Fairchild
FC-2W2 (N13934)
Champion Bronze Age (1933-1941): Kent Blankenburg, Groveland, CA - 1939
Spartan Executive (NC17667)
Champion World War II Era (1943-1945): E.P. Wiesner, Castle Rock, CO - 1943
Beech D17S Staggerwing (N9597H)
Outstanding Customized Aircraft: Leslie Whittlesey, Coto de Caza, CA - 1940
Waco ZPF-7 (N29962)
Customized Aircraft Runner Up: Charles Luigs, Bandera, TX - 1940 Boeing
Stearman A75J1 (N5708N)
WW II Era (1942-1945)
Closed Cockpit Biplane Runner Up: Bob Strunk, Union, KY - 1942 Beechcraft
Staggerwing (N1532M)
Silver Age (1928-1932)
Outstanding Open Cockpit Biplane: Cameron Saure, Reynolds, ND - 1929 Great
Lakes 2T-1A (N841H)
Outstanding Closed Cockpit Monoplane: Robert Coolbaugh, Woodbridge, VA -
1930 Moncoupe (N543W)
Closed Cockpit Monplane Runner Up: Glenn Peck, Maryland Heights, MO - 1928
Curtiss Robin (N263E)
Bronze Age (1933-1941)
Closed Cockpit Monoplane Runner Up: Ken and Lorraine Morris, Poplar Grove,
IL - 1938 Spartan Executive (NC17616)
Outstanding Open Cockpit Biplane: Michael Williams, Columbus, IN - 1940
DeHavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A (N8879)
Outstanding Closed Cockpit Biplane: Les Cashmere, McAlester, OK - 1936 Waco
ZQC-6 (NC16203)

Classic
Grand Champion: Steve Hamilton, Carson City, NV - Grumman Mallard (NC2950)
Reserve Grand Champion: Paul Gould, Sardinia, OH - Aeronca 11AC Chief
(N9526E)
Best Class I (0-80 HP): Ben Workman, Zanesville, OH - Mooney Mite M18
(N4149E)
Best Class II (81-150 HP): Michael Midtgaard, Minneapolis, MN - Cessna 140
(NC2437V)
Best Class III (151-235 HP): Robert Kane, Wilton, CA - Ryan Navion (N4012)
Best Class IV (236 HP & Up): George Dray, Novato, CA - Cessna 195 (N2134C)
Best Custom Class A: Lee Bowden, Independence, IA - Taylorcraft BC-12D
(N39911)
Best Custom Class B: Marty Lochman, Newalla, OK - Cessna 140 (N773SH)
Best Custom Class C: Loren Kopseng, Bismarck, ND - Piper PA-18-150 (N7588E)
Best Custom Class D: Martin Madden, Somis, CA - Cessna 195 (N9854A)
Best Aeronca Champ: Wayne Raye, Stockbridge, GA - Aeronca Champ 7AC (N81585)

Best Beechcraft: Alan Wright, Naples, FL - Twin Beech D18S (N213SP)
Best Bellanca: Charles Shouldis, Rapid City, SD - Bellanca 14-19 (N6563N)
Best Cessna 120/140: J. Craig Young, Hudson, WI - Cessna 140 (N89221)
Best Cessna 170/180: John Nielsen, Bloomer, WI - Cessna 170 (N4034V)
Best Cessna 190/195: Scott Boynton, Campbell Hall, NY - Cessna 195B (N195SB)

Best Ercoupe: David Abrams, Salem, NH - Ercoupe (N2679)
Best Luscombe: James Zazas, Carthage, NC - Luscomba 8A (NC45504)
Best Navion: Charles Stites, Chapel Hill, NC - Ryan Navion (N4891K)
Best Piper J-3: Willard Beatty Jr., Holly Springs, NC - Piper J-3 Cub
(NC88113)
Best Piper Other: Charles Wiplinger, Inver Grove Heights, MN - Piper PA-18
(N160CW)
Best Stinson: Neil Logerwell, Kent, WA - Stinson 108-3 (N6355M)
Best Swift: Jared Smith, Huntington Beach, CA - Swift GC-1B (N3378K)
Best Taylorcraft: Elmer Marting, Monona, IA - Taylorcraft BC12D (N96841)
Best Limited Production: Paul Oakes, Wasilla, AK - DeHavilland Beaver
(N34EB)
Most Unique: Jerry Petro, Williamsburg, VA - Emigh Trojan (N8351H)
Preservation: Edward Maxwell, Louisville, KY - Aeronca Chief (NC4128E)

Contemporary
Grand Champion: James Lynch, Lawton, OK - Beech 35-B33 Debonair (N8622M)
Reserve Grand Champion: Dennis Beecher, Martinsburg, PA - Piper PA-22-108
Colt (N5549Z)
Outstanding Customized: Larry Van Dam, Riverside, CA - 1957 Beech H35
(N5478D)
Outstanding in Type
Beech Single Engine: Richard and Dawn Barnett, Waldron, AR - Bonanza N35
(N1397Z)
Beech Multi-Engine: Carla Payne, Fort Worth, TX - 1960 Beech G18S (N933GM)
Cessna 150: Robert Unternaehrer, Brunswick, MO - Cessna 150 (N7835E)
Cessna 170/172/175: Randall Hockenberry, Fort Wayne, IN - 1962 Cessna 172C
(N1499Y)
Cessna 180/182-210: Roger Schmidt, Big Bear Lake, CA - 1959 Cessna 182B
(N8407T)
Mooney: Raymond Miller, Colorado Springs, CO - 1962 Mooney (N6402U)
Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer: Tim Lewis and John Brandon, Jonesboro, AR - 1958
PA-22 Tri-Pacer (N9508D)
Limited Production: Jack Arthur, Des Moines, IA - 1961 Aircoupe (N3044G)
Custom Class I Single Engine (0-160 HP): James Douglass, Kennedyville, MD -
1956 PA-22-150 (N6043D)
Custom Class III Single Engine (231 HP & Higher): Jim Simmons, Nashville, TN
- 1962 Piper PA-24 (N8071P)
Class IV Multi-Engine: Michael Luigs, Bandera, TX - 1957 Piper PA-23
(N3187P)

Ultralight
Grand Champion: Rollie Hatfield, Meridian, ID - Ridge Runner
Reserve Grand Champion: Warren Baier, Fond du Lac, WI - Skylite
Honorable Mention: Tim Hancock, Malinta, OH - miniMAX
Special Achievement Award: Albert Bragg, Warrenton, VA - Buckeye Powered
Parachute/Motorcycle
Innovation Award: Ron Smith, Lucedale, MS - WetTrike

Light Planes
Grand Champion: Rick Berstling, Lake Placid, FL - Bellaire Reliance
Reserve Grand Champion: Millard Brown, London, KY - Kolb Kolbra
Champion: Earl Downs, Cushing, OK - Kitfox Lite
Honorable Mention Light Plane: Richard and Lisa Burns, Newark DE -
Slipstream Revelation
Flex-Wing Champion: Bob Bieser, Pewaukee, WI - Skymaster
Flex-Wing Honorable Mention: Carl Towley, Owatonna, MN - Rapid Launch

Rotorcraft
Grand Champion: Greg Gremminger, Ste. Genevieve, MO - Magni M-16 (N609MG)
Reserve Grand Champion: John Spurling, Cleveland, OH - Rotorway 162 Pro
(N162PD)
Champion: Clell Jenkins, Knoxville, TN - Rotorway Exec 162 Pro (N162FA)
Ken Brock Outstanding Workmanship Award: John Delassus, St. Mary, MO -
Scorpion (N8345K)

Warbirds
Grand Champion WWII: Kermit Weeks, Polk City, FL - North American P-51C
(NX1204)
Gold Wrench Award: Cal Pacific Airmotive, Salinas, CA
Grand Champion Post-WWII: William Scully, Manhattan Beach, CA - North
American T-28B (N128BS)
Gold Wrench Award: Great American Aircraft, Torrance, CA
Reserve Grand Champion: Richard Thurman, Louisville, KY - Curtiss P-40K
Kittyhawk (NX4436J)
Gold Wrench Award: Pioneer Aero, Auckland, New Zealand
Best P-51: Bob Baker, Alva, OK - North American P-51D (N351D)
Silver Wrench Award: Bob Baker, Alva, OK
Best T-6: Williams Green, Groveland, IL - North American T-6 Texan (N3172G)
Silver Wrench Award: R.V. Smith, Athol, ID
Best T-28: Dave Bauer, Redmond, WA - North American T-28B (N215SF)
Silver Wrench Award: Bob Stickel, Knights Landing, CA
Most Rare Liaison: Rick and Dick Brown, Excelsior, MN - Piper L-4B (N50364)
Silver Wrench Award: Aircraft Restoration, Belle Plaine, MN
Best Liaison: San Taber, East Troy, WI - Stinson L-5 (N64669)
Silver Wrench Award: Sam and Sheri Taber, East Troy, WI
Best Primary Trainer: Tim Dunagan, Atlanta, GA - Boeing A-75 Stearman
(N54932)
Silver Wrench Award: Air Repair, Cleveland, MS
Best L-19: John Francis, Fredericktown, MD - L-19 (N3234P)
Judges' Choice Awards:
Rodger Modglin, Cleveland, OK - Yak-52 (N2331C)
John Austin, Ontonagon, MI - O-2 (N57BB)
Jim O'Neal, Houston, TX - L-39 (N139MS)
National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC - Boeing 307 (NC19903)
Hal Morley, Lake Oswego, OR - CJ-6A (N420RB)
Preservation Awards:
Don Stamp, Salem, OH - North American SNJ-5 (N645DS)
Lewis Shaw, Dallas, TX - North American F-51D (NL6168C)
Richard Hansen, Batavia, IL - Grumman F4F-3 (NX12260)
Historic Invader Aviation Corp., Las Vegas, NV - Douglas A-26 Invader
(N7705C)
Terry Adams, Duluth, GA - North American T-6 (N3238G)

Seaplane
Grand Champion: none awarded in 2001
Reserve Grand Champion: Jim Hancock, South St. Paul, MN - 1950 Cessna 170A
(N5795C)
Champion: John Pletcher, St. Paul, MN - 1944 Grumman Goose (N703)
Outstanding Metal: Stephen J. Hartl, Neosho, WI - 1964 Cessna 180 (N411SH)
Outstanding Fabric Float Plane: Frank Broomhead, Chapleau, ON, Canada - 1947
Piper P-12 (CF-EPY)
Outstanding Homebuilt: Chris Kainz, Tomahawk, WI - 1997 Kitfox IV (N1195F)
Outstanding Amphibian: Wally Fisk, St. Paul, MN - Sea Bee (N6467K)
Judges' Choice: John Frisbie, Hayward, WI - 1946 Piper PA-12 (N2349M)

Other Awards
Freedom of Flight Award (contributions to EAA and aviation): Dick Rutan,
Majove, CA.
Spirit of Flight Award (contributions to aviation research and flight
testing): Dan Johnson, South St. Paul, MN
August Raspet Award (recognition of aviation innovation): Harry Riblett,
Wilmington, DE
Bax Seat Award (for aviation writing in the spirit of Gordon Baxter): Dick
Sparks, Parkville, MO

Young Eagles Program Awards
Field Representative: Don Brinkley, West Bend, WI (posthumous).
Chapter Coordinators: Jeff and Patty Plantz, Chapter 93, Madison, WI
Ground Volunteers: Howard Edwards, Jack Kuhns and Jim Nolen, Chapter 110,
Louisville, KY
Young Eagles Humanitarian: Bob Epting, Chapel Hill, NC
Horizons Award: David Love, Chapter 52, Sacramento, CA

Chapter Awards
Major Achievement Awards:

Harley Beard, Chapter 84, Snohomish, WA
Jack Briggs, Chapter 1017, Weedsport, NY
Dan Cook, Chapter 1112, Oroville, CA
Sandy Froehlich, Chapter 766, Sheboygan Falls, WI
Vern Kraemer, Chapter 39, Rapid City, SD
Dave Liston, Chapter 524, Frederick, MD
Jim Montague, Chapter 54, Lake Elmo, MN
Dolores Neunteufel, Chapter 101, Addison, IL
Ron Oehler, Chapter 25, Minneapolis, MN
Robert Redmon, Chapter 863, Lebanon, TN
Barbie Rench, Chapter 838, Racine, WI
Alex Sloan, Chapter 615, Muscle Shoals, AL
David Yeoman, Chapter 33, Cedar Rapids, IA

Chapter Newsletter Editor Awards:
Kent Misegades, Chapter 1114, Apex, NC
Pete Gavin/Bob Stone, Chap. 25, Minneapolis, MN
Mary Shortridge/Walter Rundell, Chapter 377, Garden City, KS
Susan Ledbetter, Chapter 242, Columbia, SC
Glenn Leszczak, Chapter 260, Chicago Heights, IL
Louise Anderson, Chapter 673, Marlborough, MA

Chapter Web Editor Awards:
George Buttles, Chapter 512, Placerville, CA
Bill Johnson, Warbird Squadron 17, Kennesaw, GA
Norm Beaudette, Chapter 174, Cincinnati, OH
Don Parson, Chapter 12, Houston, TX
Dan Moudree, Chapter 837, Ontario, OR

EAA Aviation Foundation Sweepstakes winners:
Piper Cherokee 140: George Bamman, Beaver Dam, WI
BOSE aviation headset: Ed Miller, Palmdale, CA
SLICK ignition system: Vic Vogel, Pittsburgh, PA

Young Eagles Jaguar Raffle winners:
Allen Yaggie, Wahpeton, ND
Delmey Economos, South Elgin, IL

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