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New Ad Agency and Graphic Design Studio Specializes in Aviation Business Promotion
Two California business owners have recently teamed up to open Celeste/Daniels Advertising and Design, a full service ad agency and graphic design studio. Owners Daniel and Julie Celeste Pimentel, M.A. plan to serve small and medium sized aviation and related businesses with their new company. Since the late seventies, Dan has been a nationally published aviation and sports writer and photographer. He began his reprographics education in 1974 and recently continued training at the Graphic Arts Institute in San Francisco. He has enjoyed a lifelong addiction to flying machines, and is a licensed private pilot. The company offers in-house services of graphic design, copy writing for all publications including press releases, newsletters and magazine articles, public relations, photography and marketing campaigns. Serving non-profit flying organizations is a top priority, and the agency¹s competitive pricing allows flying clubs, airshows and service groups to get professional marketing and advertising help that fits within their tight budgets. "Offering increased Personal Client Service to aviation businesses is what we do best", Pimentel said. "We respect our clients' busy schedules, and because of our broad training and experience, we are able to accomplish what we need with a minimum of outsourcing, and therefore offer the customer very competitive pricing." Because of Pimentel¹s understanding of aviation, his agency serves businesses in that market with increased effectiveness. Dealing with an agency that doesn¹t know their FBO from their VOR, states Pimentel, is like flying a Piper Cub into a 60-knot headwind. Good luck making much progress! Our agency understands pilots because we are pilots! Interested aviation clients are invited to visit the Celeste/Daniels Advertising and Design internet web site at www.celestedaniels.com, where a special page has been established to serve the aviation business community.
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EAA Airventure '99 Grand Champions And Major Award Winners
EAA President and AirVenture Chairman Tom Poberezny announced the Grand Champion aircraft and major award winners of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh '99, which was held July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis. EAA’s prestigious "Lindy" trophies, which signify excellence in construction and maintenance work, were awarded in various classifications of aircraft. "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." Following is a list of the top award winners at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh ’99:
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EAA Airventure Oshkosh ’99 Highlighted By New Technology, Magnificent Aircraft
Despite record heat and humidity that baked Oshkosh for several days, an estimated attendance of more than 765,000 aviation enthusiasts enjoyed a wide spectrum of aircraft, aviation innovations and activities at the 47th annual edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, held July 28-August 3 at Wittman Regional Airport. More than 10,000 airplanes were flown to the Oshkosh area to attend the annual celebration of flight, which was held at Wittman Regional Airport for the 30th consecutive year. The aircraft represented all types, sizes and eras, including more than 2,200 “showplanes” eligible for judging in one of 11 categories. In addition, transient (non-showplane) aircraft parking areas filled on Tuesday afternoon, July 27, the day before the event's official start. Reflecting the growing interest in recreational aviation, the latest technology and innovations made news throughout the annual EAA membership convention, which also features more than 700 aviation exhibitors as well as 500 forums, workshops and seminars. “There was an outstanding display of aircraft and technology at AirVenture ‘99,” said Tom Poberezny, President of EAA and AirVenture chairman. “This event is an indication that aviation is eagerly approaching its second century with a newfound enthusiasm and commitment to the imagination and ingenuity that changed the world over the past 100 years.” As displayed at previous EAA AirVenture gatherings, many top aviation policy makers joined the thousands of aviation enthusiasts at Oshkosh to communicate with their constituencies. That list included Rodney Slater, current U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Jane Garvey and NASA Administrator Dan Goldin. “You feel the passion and see the excitement” for recreational aviation at AirVenture, noted Slater, who was making his first visit to Oshkosh. Along with the future, AirVenture '99 also saluted past accomplishments in aviation. Many rare aircraft were on display, including such one-of-a-kind showstoppers as the Sikorsky S-38 amphibian replica, Kruetzer K-5 tri-motor and Boeing 247D transport, among others. EAA AirVenture's featured events also drew large, enthusiastic audiences. The “Salute to Air Show Legends” brought together dozens of the world's finest air show performers in informal chat and autograph sessions on the West Ramp showcase. The excitement of air shows was heightened by the NAVplus Challenge Series stop in Oshkosh, which pitted six of the top air show performers against each other in judged exhibitions. Goldin, who received EAA's Freedom of Flight Award for his support of aviation and EAA, noted how AirVenture participants are on the leading edge of aviation development. “It was very exciting to see the innovation as I visited engine and airframe manufacturers here,” he said. “They're pretty bullish. ... Seeing this, it’s easy to be optimistic for aviation’s future.” Among the technological advances displayed at AirVenture were NASA's ARIES Boeing 757, featuring technology to enhance aircraft safety, operating efficiency and compatibility with future air traffic control systems; United Parcel Service's 727 with extensive ADS-B technology that will allow airplanes to have updated real-time information on nearby traffic and weather conditions; and a number of new aircraft engines that seek to improve engine power, weight and efficiency. Perhaps the most futuristic aircraft to appear at AirVenture was the Proteus, the high-altitude composite that was the latest creation of renowned designer Burt Rutan. The International Visitors' Pavilion 25th anniversary brought together people from 75 nations, including perhaps the largest Parade of Nations ever on Friday, July 30. EAA's new “KidVenture” area, adjacent to the EAA AirVenture Museum, drew thousands of young aviation enthusiasts, who discovered more about the fascinating world of flight. Among the highlights EAA AirVenture '99 were: SALUTE TO AIR SHOW LEGENDSAir shows have been a part of EAA AirVenture since the first gathering in 1953. This year, those people who have made air shows one of the most popular spectator sports in America were recognized throughout AirVenture. Among the daily activities were numerous informal forums with air show pilots, which included autograph sessions. A number of air show aircraft were featured on the West Ramp while Air Show Legends also participated in a special evening program at AirVenture’s Theater in the Woods. The always-popular daily air shows were again a showcase for some of the world’s finest flying talents. The aerial activities also included several specialty acts that had not been seen for several years or were new to EAA AirVenture. Another addition was the NAVplus Challenge Series, which featured six of the world’s best air show pilots Sean D. Tucker, Gene Soucy, Matt Chapman, Mike Goulian, Ian Groom and Rocky Hill in judged exhibitions over four days. Tucker won the trophy in Oshkosh, the third of four stops in the series. “I stepped it up a notch because winning here at Oshkosh was very important to me,” Tucker said. “The fans here are the greatest and this is like winning in my own backyard.” Another aerial highlight was a fly-by by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team on Monday, August 2. AIRVENTURE HAS INTERNATIONAL FLAVORThe 25th anniversary of the International Visitors Pavilion highlighted the worldwide interest in EAA AirVenture. More than 75 nations were represented at the event, with Canada, Germany and Australia showing the most registrations by individual countries. The Parade of Nations, the traditional welcome for international visitors, was larger than ever as hundreds of international EAA members marched along the flight line on Friday, July 30. AirVenture’s international visitors were also recognized at a Theater in the Woods program on Sunday, Aug. 1. As in the past, a number of pilots flew their airplanes from other countries to participate at AirVenture ’99. Arrivals included aircraft from Canada, Germany, England, Australia and Argentina. “There are things in life you just have to try and do, otherwise life would not be meaningful,” said Marcelo Matocq, who flew an ultralight more than 7,000 miles from Argentina to Oshkosh. “I had spent three years planning for this.” EDUCATION, YOUNG PEOPLE A MAJOR EMPHASISEAA’s commitment to education and to young people was very evident throughout the event, as activities for young aviation enthusiasts and recognition of education programs’ success were in the spotlight. The new KidVenture area, located adjacent to the EAA AirVenture Museum, drew thousands of young people for its five-day run July 29-Aug. 2. Among the activities at KidVenture were control-line model airplanes, model rocket building, computer flight simulators and aircraft exploration. The Museum’s Eagle Flight Leadership Center was formally dedicated on Wednesday, July 28. Included in that new area is “Hangar X,” an interactive area for young people which includes a half-scale model of the F-22 “Raptor,” the U.S. Air Force newest front-line fighter jet. More than 1,000 educators attended AirVenture on July 30 as part of the first “Teacher’s Day,” which offered instructors the opportunity to discover more about making aviation a motivating force for students at all levels. EAA’s Young Eagles Program, the largest youth aviation initiative ever undertaken, celebrated the flight of Young Eagles No. 500,000 this year. That Young Eagle, Steven Ward of Medina, Ohio, and pilot Leroy Tunnell of Akron, Ohio were guests of EAA during AirVenture. The program is now more than halfway to its stated goal of flying one million young people by the 100th anniversary of powered flight in December 2003. NEW FORUMS PLAZA OPENSOne of AirVenture’s major draws each year are the more than 500 workshops, forums and seminars on all facets of aviation. In 1999, the new GAMA/Jeppesen Forums Plaza opened to good reviews by aviation enthusiasts. The Forums Plaza, in the first year of a three-year development plan, featured four new permanent pavilions along with seven of the traditional forum tents. The new pavilions, which will fully replace the tents by 2001, offer more room along with upgraded sound and presentation capabilities. The always-popular workshops area was also upgraded in 1999, with the EAA Builders’ Information Center offering a wide variety of programs and information for aircraft builders. UNIQUE AIRCRAFTThe spectrum of aircraft at EAA AirVenture again included the innovative, unique and extraordinary. The newest Burt Rutan design, the Proteus, made a big impression at AirVenture. The all-composite canard aircraft was designed for various high-altitude missions, including telecommunications and atmospheric studies. Along with the new aircraft designs exhibited, several one-of-a-kind restorations and replicas were also on display. The Sikorsky S-38 replica, flown to Brazil last fall in the re-creation of a flight made for the Johnson Wax Company in the 1930s. A rare Kruetzer K-5 tri-motor graced the Vintage Aircraft area. Several new Warbird restorations were also on display for the first time at AirVenture.
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