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4 AIRVENTURE 2011

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GENERAL MANAGER Stewart RieckmanADVERTISING DIRECTOR Lisa O’Halloran

EDITOR James FitzhenryLAYOUT & DESIGN Marie Rayome-GillCOVER DESIGN Donovan Atkinson

COVER PHOTOS Northwestern file photos, courtesy of EAA and Boeing.

FLIGHT CHECK

AdmissionEAA MEMBER ................... DAILY ........WEEKLYAdult .......................................... $25................ $110Spouse* ...................................... $21................. $75Student (6-18) ........................... $17................. $55Children (5 & under) ..................Free ............... FreeAdult Guest** ............................. $30 .............. $145

* Spouse rate available only with purchase of daily or weekly EAA member admission.

** Limited to two guest passes for each member daily ticket or each member weekly ticket.

NON-MEMBER .................. DAILYAdult ........................................... $37Student (6-18) ........................... $20Children (5 & under) ..................Free

HoursGates open at 7 a.m. Exhibit buildings open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Parking$8 — DAILY PARKING fEES IN EAA LOTSAutos, motorcycles and RVs (Camping is not allowed in daily parking lots).

fAMILY DAY - Sunday, July 31: All students (age 6-18) are admitted free when accompanied by an adult (multiple students will be admitted with each adult). Since children age 5 and under are already free, families can attend at a greatly reduced cost on that day. Sunday features include a thrilling air show, all exhibits, museum admission, and, of course, a full menu of activities at KidVenture.

Payment optionsCASH, PERSONAL CHECKS AND TRAVELERS CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED. ACCEPTED CREDIT CARDS: MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Novus. ATMs are available on the grounds.

What isn’t allowed through the gates?YOU CAN SAVE YOURSELf TIME AND HASSLE by leaving the following items at home, in your car or at your campsite, as these items will not be allowed through the admission gates:

• Coolerslargerthan12-by-18inches.

• Beer,wine,liquororanyotheralcoholic beverage.

• Firearms,fireworksandexplosives.

• Kniveswithabladelengthof morethan 4 inches.

• Pets,otherthanserviceanimals.

• Bicycles,rollerskates,rollerblades, skateboards, “Razor” style boards, Segway personal transports, or any other self-propelled device.

• (onepersonelectric/handicappedconvenience vehicles are allowed)

• Oversizedbackpacks.

• MemberscampinginAirplaneCampingareascan keep large coolers in their camping area, as long as the cooler has the proper pass. These coolers will be allowed after being inspected by security staff.

• Randomcheckswillbedoneoncoolers, backpacks, large purses, and other bags allowed in. All items, vehicles and persons are subject to search.

• Prohibiteditems,otherthanfirearmsandillegal substances, will be the responsibility of the individual who brought the item. If it is left behind, it will be taken to lost and found. If the item is food or beverage, it will be disposed of.

No commercial soliciting on the groundsIN CONSIDERATION Of OUR VISITORS, EAA AirVenture maintains a “no solicitation” policy on the grounds, and in the parking lots and campgrounds. This includes non-exhibitorcommercialactivityand/oradvertisinginthoseareas. If you are approached in any EAA AirVenture area by a person selling an item, collecting for a charity or distributing literature, especially in the camping areas or parking lots, please alert an EAA official or security immediately with as many details of that person as possible.

“fOR SALE” SIGNS in aircraft or on prop covers are permissible without an exhibitor agreement, but no literature or plans may be distributed.

Admission Includes • AccesstoallShowplaneparkingareas,including Homebuilts, Vintage, Aerobatic, Warbirds, Ultralights,LightPlanes,RotorcraftandSeaplanes

• AirVentureForumsandWorkshopswithno reservationsrequired

• Avarietyof eveningentertainment,including Opening Day Concert, nightly movies at the Fly-In Theater, and programming at Theater in the Woods

• Hands-onworkshopareas

• Dailyafternoonairshow

• EAAmembershipinformationandmerchandise areas

• Morethanonemillionsquarefeetof commercial exhibits, displays and information from more than 800 exhibitors

• AllAirVenturespeakervenues,includingMuseum Speaker Showcase, KidVenture Hero Stage, Author’s Corner, Warbirds in Review, and more

• AirVentureMuseumadmissionduringtheevent

EAA radioEAA RADIO AM 1210 broadcasts continuous information from the EAA AirVenture site. Daily programming includes news from AirVenture, traffic and weather updates, interviews with aviation personalities, updates on EAA programs, AirVenture Forum highlights, as well as live coverage of the daily air show and Theater in the Woods and much more.

EAA Radio will broadcast 24 hours a day on AM 1210. A link will be made available here as well as on the AirVenture home page when EAA Radio begins broadcasting and throughout the event.

EAA Communications Center920-230-7800

The EAA Communications Center is staffed 24 hours a day to serve AirVenture attendees and those who need information on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The Communications Center, or Comm Center, is available for general questions regarding AirVenture and asan emergency message relay service. Emergency messages are broadcast through the center’s PAsystem throughout the day or as needed. Emergency messages can also be relayed to those staying in EAA’s Camp Scholler.

In addition to the emergency messaging service, the Comm Center is also a key point of contact for information on the event. Comm Center volunteers have telephone and radio contact with all areas of AirVenture andcannormallyanswerjustaboutanyquestionaboutAirVenture. With many 20 and 30-year volunteers, Comm Center is a great source for AirVenture information.

Handicapped servicesHANDICAPPED AUTOMOBILE PARKING, aircraft parking and camping, restrooms, showers and tram services are available, in addition to a separate camping section within Camp Scholler. For more detailed information,contactAirVentureHeadquartersat(920)426-6540.

SINGLE-SEAT PERSONAL ELECTRIC CONVENIENCE VEHICLES, specifically designed for the handicapped, are allowed on the convention site and can also be rented via Vista Mobility, Inc. Automobiles, golf carts, motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, personal transportation machines such as Segways, and all-terrain vehicles are not recognized as authorized vehicles for the handicapped and are not allowed on the convention site.

— Source: EAA

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Getting AroundOshkOsh TransiT sysTem eaa bus rOuTe

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mOnday, July 25 TO saTurday, July 306:20 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.

sunday, July 316:20 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.All fares $1.50 each way (exact fare required)Under 6 ride freePhone (920) 232-5340Web www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Transit/Transit.htm

TransiT cenTer (dOwnTOwn) 20 and 50 minutes after the hourLast stop at 9:50 p.m.; Sunday at 6:50 p.m.

scOTT/GruenhaGen halls 30 minutes after the hour and on the hourLast stop at 10 p.m.; Sunday at 7 p.m.

eaa-main GaTe On the hour and 30 minutes after the hourLast stop at 10:30 p.m.; Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

airpOrT 10 and 40 minutes after the hourLast stop at 10:40 p.m.; Sunday at 7:40 p.m.

Air show schedule(This list is the latest available as of press time and may be updated. Exact order of performers set day of event. Subject to change without notice.)

mOnday, July 25 - 3 p.m.: Chuck Aaron (Red Bull Helicopter), Aerostars (Yaks), Bob Carlton (Jet Sailplane), Mike Goulian (Extra), Liberty Parachute Team, Dave Martin (Jungmeister), Kent Pietsche (Interstate Cadet Car Top), Greg Shelton (Wildcat), Gene Soucy (Showcat Wing Act), Skip Stewart (Pitts), Team Chaos (Skybolt, MX-2, Jet Truck), Matt Younkin (Twin Beech), Warbirds

Tuesday, July 26 - 3 p.m.: AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s), Julie Clark (T-34), Liberty Parachute Team, Steve Oliver (Chipmunk), Kent Pietsch (Interstate Cadet Car Top), Sean Tucker (Pitts), Scott Yoak (P-51), Clyde Zellers (SNJ), Bob Hoover Tribute, Warbirds

wednesday, July 27 - 3 p.m.: Chuck Aaron (Red Bull Helicopter), Aerostars (Yaks), Bob Carlton (Jet Sailplane), Julie Clark (T-34), Liberty Parachute Team, Dave Martin (Jungmeister), Kent Pietsch (Interstate Cadet Car Top), Greg Shelton (Wildcat), Gene Soucy (Showcat Solo), Skip Stewart (Pitts), Team Chaos (Skybolt, MX-2, Jet Truck), Matt Younkin (Twin Beech), Warbirds including Navy Tribute

Thursday, July 28 - 3 p.m.: AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s), Jeff Boerboon (Extra), Chuck Aaron and Kirby Chambliss (Red Bull Helicopter and Edge), Mike Goulian (Extra), Liberty Parachute Team, Misty Blues All-Female Skydivers, Steve Oliver (Chipmunk), Kent Pietsch (Dead Stick), Gene Soucy (Showcat Wing Act), Sean Tucker (Pitts), Gary Ward (MX-2), Clyde Zellers (SNJ), Burt Rutan Tribute, Warbirds

Friday, July 29 - 3 p.m.: Jeff Boerboon (Extra), Bob Carlton (Jet Sailplane), Kirby Chambliss (Edge), Mike Goulian (Extra), Randy Harris (Skybolt), Liberty Parachute Team, Misty Blues All-Female Skydivers, Doug Rozendaal (P-51), Greg Shelton (Wildcat), Matt Younkin (Twin Beech), Harrier, Warbirds Extravaganza

saTurday, July 30 - 3 p.m.: Chuck Aaron and Kirby Chambliss (Red Bull Helicopter and Edge), Liberty Parachute Team, Dave Martin (Jungmeister), Misty Blues All-Female Skydivers, Red Eagles (Eagles), Team Rocket (Harmon Rockets), Sean Tucker (Pitts), Clyde Zellers (SNJ), Harrier, Warbirds Extravaganza

saTurday niGhT air shOw, July 30 - 8:30 p.m.: AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s), Bob Carlton (Jet Sailplane), Steve Oliver (Chipmunk), Gene Soucy (Showcat Solo), Matt Younkin (Twin Beech)

sunday, July 31 - 2 p.m.: AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s), Bob Carlton (Jet Sailplane), Kirby Chambliss (Edge), Liberty Parachute Team, Misty Blues All-Female Skydivers, Red Eagles (Eagles), Gene Soucy (Showcat Wing Act), Team Rocket (Harmon Rockets), Scott Yoak (P-51), Harrier, Warbirds

—Source: EAA

An Iron Eagle flies upside down above another Iron Eagle during an airshow at the 2010 AirVenture.

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Highlights: Tuesday, July 26

Tribute to Bob Hoover DayAfternoon Air Show, 3 p.m. (featuring aircraft and maneuvers made legendary by Bob Hoover)

A Tribute to Bob Hoover, hosted by former “Good Morning America” host David Hartman. Theater in the Woods, 8 p.m.


Highlights: Wednesday, July 27Navy DayOld Glory Honor Flight departure to Washington, D.C., 8 a.m. (featuring World War II Navy veterans)

Afternoon Air Show, 3 p.m. (featuring Naval aircraft spanning 100 years)

Old Glory Honor Flight arrival from Washington, D.C., 6 p.m. (featuring World War II Navy veterans)

Salute to Naval Aviation, with former astronauts and Navy pilots, Capt. Gene Cernan and Capt. Jim Lovell, as well as Adm. Gary Roughead, the current U.S. Chief of Naval Operations. Hosted by former “Good Morning America” host David Hartman. Theater in the Woods, 8:20 p.m.


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Highlights: Thursday, July 28

Tribute to Burt Rutan DayAfternoon Air Show, 3 p.m. (featuring Burt Rutan-designed aircraft)

A Tribute to Burt Rutan. Theater in the Woods, 8 p.m.


Highlights: Friday, July 29Salute to VeteransFor one day only, Air Venture attendees can tour the Boeing 787 Dreamliner while it is on static display on ConocoPhillips Plaza and witness it in flight during its arrival and departure. It is scheduled to arrive at 9:30 a.m. on July 29 and depart following that day’s afternoon air show, at 6 p.m.

World Symposium on Electric Aircraft, Eagle Hangar, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Afternoon Air Show, 3 p.m. (an expanded show featuring warbirds from various eras)

Gen. Chuck Yeager. Theater in the Woods, 6:30 p.m.

Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band, courtesy of Disabled American Veterans and Warbirds of America. Theater in the Woods, , 8 p.m.


Project designer Burt Rutan, left, and sponsor Paul Allen happily watch the approach and landing of SpaceShipOne after a trip to suborbital space at Mojave, Calif., airport June 21, 2004. SpaceShipOne is a privately developed rocket plane that became the world’s first commercial manned space vehicle and the first non-governmental flight to leave the Earth’s atmosphere. ASSOCiAtEd PRESS PhOtO.

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Highlights: Saturday, July 30All Day Extravaganza!World Symposium on Electric Aircraft, Nature Center Pavilion, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch, Ultralight area, 6 a.m.

Runway 5K Run/Walk, 7 a.m.

Afternoon Air Show, 3 p.m. (an expanded show featuring warbirds from various eras)

Da BLOOZE Bros, Blues Brothers tribute band. Ford Hangar, 6 p.m.

Aaron Tippin & the “Red, White & Loud Tour,” Theater in the Woods, 6:45 p.m.

Night Air Show featuring Daher-Socata Fireworks and “Wall of Fire,” 8:30 p.m.


Gene Soucy performs at the first night air show at EAA AirVenture 2010.

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Military Scramble: Organized departure of military aircraft

Afternoon Air Show, 2 p.m.

A quad of past and present fighters do a flyby during the airshow during AirVenture 2010.

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Learn more on page 30 about the last flying B-29 bomber taking to the sky during an event.

The engines of the B-29 bomber “FIFI” are fired up to prepare for a test flight at the airport in Kalamazoo, Mich. Owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force, it is the last remaining B-29 that is in operation for flight.

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Your AirVenture survival guideEAA offers tips for saying safe and

enjoying your visit

For those who love aviation, Oshkosh is the place to be. Hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts will descend upon Wittman Regional Airport and the EAA AirVenture grounds to saturate themselves in their passion for flight. Take it from AirVenture veterans – be prepared so you can maximize your enjoyment on the grounds.

Here are some fast and easy tips that have proven valuable for AirVenture attendees:

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•Bringcomfortableshoes.Takegoodcare of your feet. Wear the most comfortable walking shoes you have. Exploring the grounds can add up to several miles over the course of one day.

•Wear a hat. Temperatures canrange anywhere from the 60s to

the 90s, but AirVenture has a stretch of very hot, humid weather. A hat can provide some protection from overheating. If, for some reason, you forget to bring one, there will be plenty of official EAA AirVenture Oshkosh hats available. (If you’re watching the air show from the flight line, the back of your neck will likely be fully exposed to the afternoon sun. A bandana tucked under the back of your cap can provide an effective sun block.)

•Uselipbalm.Notmanypeoplethinkof this, but bring some Chapstick™, Blistex™ or other brand and applyoften to prevent the sun from turning your lips into leather.

•Wear sunglasses. A fairly obviousitem on your checklist, one for which your eyes will thank you. A neck strap also comes in handy.

•Checktheforecast.Ifthere’sachanceof rain during the day, be prepared with a light jacket or poncho, a small umbrella, and an extra pair of socks.

•Drink lots of water/bring a waterbottle. Dehydration can hit eventhe heartiest AirVenture attendees, especiallyonhotafternoons.Nothing

prevents dehydration as well as water, and bottled water is available at the many concession areas. You can make plenty of use of the many water fountains located throughout thegrounds.Don’trelyonsoftdrinksto prevent dehydration.

•Organizeyourvisit.Takeadvantageof all the information available before you get here. Since you’re readingthis, you’re at the right place - www.airventure.org. For example, if you plan to attend some of the hundreds of presentations, workshops and forums, check out our PresentationandWorkshopSchedulethatallowsyou to view the schedules by date, interest, keyword or presenter. Besure to grab a grounds map, as a locations of attractions/facilitiesmay change from year to year. Even staggering meal times can help avoid the big mid-day crowds at the food stands.

•Bring a camera and extra supplies.If you own a digital camera, extra batteries and memory cards are a smart investment. For film cameras, be sure to check your battery, have extras just to be safe, and bring two more rolls of film than you plan to

shoot. If you bring a video camera, make sure you have an extra tape or memory card and at least one fully charged spare battery.

•Watchtheoverhang!It’snaturaltolean forward to look into the cockpit of your favorite aircraft, but wait just asecond!Makesurethecameraorsunglasses around your neck aren’t striking the aircraft. Those items can leave nasty scratches.

OshkoshRulesApply!

- When you’re near aircraft, the rule is: “Always ask before touching.”

- For safety’s sake, eating and smoking are not allowed in the flight line or near airplanes.

• It is nearly impossible to seeeverything in one day, or even a week. Pace yourself and focus onwhat really interests you.

Please remember that rules andregulations exist to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment. If you have any questions, just ask an EAA staff member – or an AirVenture volunteer, without whom AirVenture would not be possible

—Source: EAA

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Since we last met: What’s new in townBy Jeff Bollier of The Northwestern

Get yourself settled in, find your spot on the flight line, catch up with old friends, take in the sights and sounds of AirVenture 2011 and let us fill you in on the comings and goings related to your favorite taverns, restaurants and shops around Oshkosh.

U.S. Highway 41 Corridor• In contrast to so many Oshkosh

devotees, Sonic never made it to its second AirVenture. The popular drive-in restaurant at 1200 S. Koeller St. closed up shop in April after a tough winter run.

• This week, the party’s obviously going to be going on everywhere around Wittman Regional Airport, but if you find yourself in need of anything from balloons to confetti to cards to party favors, Party City, 1530 S. Koeller St., can help you out. The party supply store has everything you need to get the party started. Except the food and drink.

• As the name implies, Benvenuto’s, 300 S. Koeller St. Suite H, is ready to greet you with open arms and a warm “hello.” The Italian Grill opened shortly after AirVenture last year and has become a popular spot with the locals.

• Oshkosh has more than a little variety when it comes to its pizza parlors and this spring Christiano’s Pizza, 1964 S. Koeller St., has thrown its hat in the ring. The family-run pizza parlor that’s grown popular in areas west of Oshkosh opened here and its proximity to Target means it’ll be an easy trek for any AirVenture visitor.

• The shopping bug is sure to hit more than a few people sooner or later and the Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh, 3001 S. Washburn St., has added a plethora of popular outlet shops for consumers of all sorts. Kids clothing store Justice, leather specialists Coach, women’s clothier Christopher and Banks and the Yankee Candle Co. have

all opened new outlet stores in the past year to complement longtime favorites such as The Gap, Old Navy, Land’s End and, of course, OshKosh B’Gosh.

Downtown Oshkosh• If you’re in the mood for some

fresh Wisconsin-grown and raised produce and products, the Oshkosh Farmer’s Market, held Saturday morning, has expanded and moved onto North Main Street this year to rave reviews. While you’re there, you might notice that several North Main Street taverns, restaurants and coffeehouses now offer outdoor, café-style dining, too.

• A few businesses have played a little bit of musical chairs in downtown, too. Apple Blossom Books has moved from North Main Street into the Shops at City Center, 200E City Center, while the Paper Tiger moved from City Center to a newly-renovated storefront at 408 N. Main St.

• Any of you who develop a hankerin’ for some soul food, make sure you stop by Fat Mama’s Soul Food and Sandwiches’ new location downtown at 9 Church Ave.

Around Oshkosh• It can be wet and humid during

AirVenture or it can be clear skies and bright sun. There’s a new sunglasses retailer on the city’s south side, At First Sight, 605 S. Main St., should you find your preparations for Oshkosh did not include your favorite pair of designer shades or aviators.

• Late July days are often some of the warmest days Oshkosh deals with all year. And should you find yourself in search of a scoop or two of cool, delicious frozen custard, Rhapsodies Frozen Custard, 1226 Oregon St., has quickly made a name for itself alongside Oshkosh staples like Leon’s Frozen Custard and Ardy and Ed’s.

Jeff Bollier: (920) 426-6688 or [email protected].


EAA helps city brand take offAirVenture anchors Oshkosh’s brand as Wisconsin Event CityBy Patricia Wolffof The Northwestern

Ask people what comes to mind when they hear the word Oshkosh, and local and visitor alike will often say the Experimental Aircraft Association or AirVenture, the names given to EAA’s annual fly-in and convention.

The event draws several hundred thousand visitors to Wittman Regional Airport during the week of aviation air shows, demonstrations and displays each summer.

As such, it is the city’s premiere event.

Because of the huge impact EAA has had on Oshkosh, it played a big part in the development of a new brand the city launched this year. It was time to toss out the old brand and bring in something newer, something that would sum up what Oshkosh is and does.

Thus, the city’s new brand: Oshkosh, Wisconsin’s Event City.

“EAA is a significant event. It put

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Restaurateur Jay Supple said events such as AirVenture first bring people to Oshkosh websites. Once on the websites they can’t help but notice all the other things the city offers, he said.

“We get hits from people all over the world because of EAA. With more and more events being offered, the Event City brand just makes sense. We’re getting noticed,” Supple said.

The annual convention for aviation buffs tops off a list of events that appeal to a wide array of tastes. But it’s not the only thing that makes the Event City handle a no-brainer.

Country USA at Ford Festival Park on Washburn Avenue is another big event. This one draws about 150,000 country music fans to the five-day extravaganza featuring high caliber entertainers.

Other highly-attended events in Oshkosh include Lifest, a Christian rock fest, the Miss Wisconsin Pageant each June, Sawdust Days on the 4th of July weekend, and the U.S. Open

Grass Volleyball Tournament.

Waterfest concerts at Leach Amphitheater on the Fox River draw a strong regional crowd for live music concerts on the balmy Thursday nights of June, July and August. The Grand Opera House, though it is currently struggling to meet its budget demands following an 18-month hiatus for renovations, is another important venue for entertainment in the city. Restored now to its 1880s ornate loveliness, it is truly a grand venue for numerous concerts, shows and other acts throughout the year.

The growing list of places to go and things to do is responsible for

increasing tourism in Oshkosh. Despite pessimistic economic talk from experts, Oshkosh events continue to pack the house year after year, Hielsberg said.

Oshkosh experienced growth in tourism in 2010 compared to the previous year. The amount collected in room tax was indicative of that — $1.13 million, for an increase of 8 percent compared to the previous year.

The OCVB secured a $39,550 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism in 2010 to market the new brand. Much of that money was used to market the brand on the website www.visitoshkosh.com.

In May, Gov. Scott Walker stopped by to present a $37,150 Joint Effort Marketing grant to the OCVB to add to its marketing budget. He called Oshkosh a global treasure and reminisced about bringing his son to EAA. He called Oshkosh a place people want to visit for all the events offered each year.

“The essence of Wisconsin is coming to EAA and all the other Oshkosh events,” Walker said. “It’s just fun, it’s a good time.”

Patricia Wolff: (920) 426-6689 or [email protected].

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Heavy road construction continues DOT takes pedal off U.S. 41 work for AirVentureBy Doug Zellmer of The Northwestern

Though Oshkosh is in the midst of a massive $535 million expansion and modernization of U.S. Highway 41, AirVenture 2011 visitors won’t see large-scale construction during the convention to minimize the impact on the event.

A key component, a new Ninth Avenue overpass and northbound on and off ramps, was completed in early July. In addition to the interchange rebuilding, motorists will see new multi-lane roundabouts at the intersection. Authorities breathed a sigh of relief the traffic artery will be clear for the convention.

“Especially with the EAA traffic, the congestion is very heavy and

that (Ninth Avenue overpass) being open will help to spread out the traffic congestion,” said Capt. Cyndi Thaldorf of the Oshkosh Police Department.

The Ninth Avenue overpass is part of the 17-mile widening to six lanes and interchange reconstruction Highway 41 from Breezewood Lane in Neenah to State Highway 26 south of Oshkosh. Multi-lane roundabouts are also part of the Ninth Avenue project.

Kris Schuller, a spokesman for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in Green Bay, said construction on the Highway 41 project will be essentially shut down during AirVenture.

He said barricades will be cleared where possible to make way for vehicular traffic to the EAA grounds.

Schuller said due to the enormity of AirVenture and the event’s economic impact on the area, the DOT has been committed to do all it can to ensure visitors have an easy time traveling to and from the EAA grounds.

Schuller said it’s written in the contract that there wouldn’t be much activity on the project during AirVenture.

“We want to keep the project out of the way for those who are in the area for the EAA,” Schuller said.

The Ninth Avenue project is the third major interchange in Oshkosh to be reconstructed in the past year. The 20th Avenue overpass and Witzel Avenue overpass were rebuilt last year. Multi-lane roundabouts were added on Witzel Avenue at Koeller and

Washburn Streets.

Work was completed in early July on pouring three new lanes of concrete on northbound Highway 41 from just south of Highway 26 to Witzel Avenue. Work is expected to begin on the three new southbound lanes from Witzel Avenue to south of Highway 26 by the end of July. That portion should be finished in early November.

Highway 41 projects scheduled for 2012 include the replacement of the Highway 41/State Highway 21 interchange with a new overpass starting in mid-March of next year. All northbound lanes of Highway 41 between Lake Butte des Morts and Breezewood Lane will be reconstructed and widened next year.

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AIRVENTURE 2011 25THE CONVENTION

Start Saturday off with a 5K runBy Jennifer K. Woldtof The Northwestern

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve run or walked a race while watching airplanes take off from an active runway.

But those who participate in the Runway 5K run/walk at the Experi-mental Aircraft Association’s AirVen-ture will be able to say just that.

Now in its sixth year, the Runway 5K will take runners and walkers

along the North 40 camping area and through the AirVenture grounds before finishing back at the North 40.

“We love doing it because not only does it bring in the community, but our guests are always looking for things to do,” said Matt Miller, EAA develop-ment programs manager. “We’re not actually on the runway — the runway is open and there are active flights — but we run in the areas surrounding it and through the AirVenture grounds.”

The proceeds will benefit three com-munity organizations in Oshkosh – The Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh, YMCA Strong Kids Fund and Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin.

Miller said organizers hope to have 1,000 participants, with half coming from the community and half from the AirVenture crowd.

Once participants have finished the 3.1-mile trek through the grounds, they have the opportunity to go back and

check out an airplane that may have caught their attention.

Participants will receive free admis-sion to Saturday’s events at AirVen-ture, which include the popular ex-panded afternoon airshow, a concert by Aaron Tippin and the second edi-tion of the night air show, followed by fireworks, Miller said.

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26 AIRVENTURE 2011

Head-turning burner returns to AirVentureBy Charles Greenleyof The Northwestern

The U.S. Marines Corps Harrier II jump jet, which can reach blazing speeds before coming to a complete stop mid-air, will perform its “aerial ballet” at AirVenture after a three-year layoff.

Consider Capt. David Selmo, a nine-year veteran of the Marine Corps and a Racine native, pumped.

“What people get the biggest kick out of is, the first pass is really fast—580 knots, which is like 640 miles per hour,” Selmo said. “It will come by really fast. Then it will stop and still be airborne. I think it catches people off-guard.”

The Marines Corps began using Harrier jets in the 1980s for combat support, and in 1993 revamped the craft to give it night vision capabili-

ties, radar and the ability to lock on targets at night, among other improve-ments.

Selmo has been flying Harriers since he finished flight school in 2005. He plans to be at AirVenture and would love to pilot the craft for its air shows at the convention, but he still has one man, a Lt. Colonel, to beat for the gig.

“I’ll have to arm wrestle him to make all the flight demonstrations,” Selmo said.

People in the crowd often feel a simi-lar buzz from the Harrier’s vertical takeoff and landing capability and the extremely loud noises it makes, even if they don’t realize it at first.

“In previous years, it’s always been a crowd favorite,” said Bill Fischer, EAA’s Executive Director of Warbirds. “When the Harrier is in operation, you can look across the convention grounds

and see heads turn.“

What makes the Harrier a perennial attention-grabber are the same things that make it an effective combat jet — the ability to take off and land in tight spaces, and its ability to virtually stand still in the air when needed.

“It’s simply amazing to see an air-craft with the ability to hover and then change its thrust vectoring to be able to speed off, then make a high-speed pass, then slow back down again,” Fis-cher said. “It’s something that very few aircraft can do.”

Times for the Harrier’s flight dem-onstrations are still being finalized, but Selmo expects them to occur Friday, Saturday and Sunday during AirVen-ture, which takes place July 25-31.

Charles Greenley: (920) 426-6663 or cgreenley@ gannett.com.

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KidVenture interactive Place just for kids adds new attractionsBy Amelia Compton Wolfffor The Northwestern

Jennifer Nordbye, 16, has been attending KidVenture at EAA’s AirVenture for as long as she can remember, but one year her parents gave her a choice: Disney World or Oshkosh.

The answer was obvious.

“I could go on Disney’s flying Dumbo ride or I could go to KidVenture and actually sit in a real airplane, even take a ride in one,” she said. “That’s the difference. I think everyone, young or old, enjoys the thrill of the real thing.”

AirVenture 2011 marks the 13th year of KidVenture. This year is shaping up to be one of the most interactive years yet, according to Dan Majka, EAA director and KidVenture Chairman. Many new activities await the 25,000

expected KidVenture visitors.

Young aviation enthusiasts can learn how to fly a radio-controlled airplane, earn FAA credits through building projects, have their picture taken in the “cockpit climb” area of real airplanes and talk on the KidVenture HAM radio station to people around the world.

“That’s what KidVenture is about,” Majka said. “It gives them a chance to see what aviation is about and what it can do for them. The whole idea of KidVenture is to give kids a chance to experience things they are unable to at their home location.”

New this year are two booths where children can produce a composite helicopter blade and build a wind-powered generator. Also awaiting KidVenture visitors are two new Condor flight simulators and two Kiddie Hawk flight trainers.

“The activities are for a range of ages, from 4 to 17, so when a family comes with kids of different ages there’s something for everyone,” Majka said.

Nordbye will be back for KidVenture 2011, this time as a volunteer.

“As KidVenture gets bigger, I want to be a part of it,” she said.

KidVenture, sponsored by United Technologies, is located at Pioneer Field across from the AirVenture Museum with events taking place from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. daily during AirVenture, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 31.

Amelia Compton Wolff is a freelance writer for the Oshkosh Northwestern.

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28 AIRVENTURE 2011THE CONVENTION

New Heli Center will shed light on growing industryBy Charles Greenleyof The Northwestern

Although helicopters help with tasks like emergency medical trans-portation, aerial firefighting and fix-ing power lines, the aircraft remains largely unsung, something Helicop-ter Association International wants to remedy at AirVenture 2011.

“That’s the aspect that’s unique, 24 hours a day helicopters are always operating,” Matt Zuccharo, president of HAI, said. “People don’t realize we’re really the niche industry that can do 55 missions.”

Enter the HAI’s inaugural Heli

Center, an 80-by-200-foot site that will set up near the AirVenture flight line. It will serve as a hub for helicopter en-thusiasts and neophytes alike to meet and learn more about the industry.

“We want to promote and raise awareness of the helicopter and raise awareness of the association, to attract new members, with a lot of cool and interesting features,” David Riddy, a public relations assistant for HAI, said.

There will be a wealth of displays, videos, and safety information at the Heli Center, and the HAI is working on bringing a variety of helicopters, such as those that help gather news or spray crops, to the convention.

But Zuccharo said the HAI also wants the Heli Center’s impact to spread far beyond AirVenture.

“We hope to have a significant influ-ence on the expansions of understand-ing on those present, while also hoping to capture the next generation, not only within general aviation, but the heli-copter industry,” Zuccharo said.

And if ‘copter fans need a little confi-dence boost, EAA President Rod High-tower will be there to give it.

“For whatever reason, there was this feeling in the helicopter community that they weren’t welcome [at EAA],” Hightower said. “I was astonished to

hear that. Matt [Zuccharo] is coming with a wonderful presence this year.”

Hightower noted the helicopter business is an essential part of avia-tion and its aviators have produced important innovations, such as modi-fications to cockpits and low-to-the-ground flight.

“I’m very excited to have HAI here this year,” Hightower said. “Everyone there is switched-on solid aviators. It’s exciting to have them involved.”

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Warbirds remain backbone of convention Stalwarts of Second World War salutedBy Doug Zellmer of The Northwestern

They soared high and made their marks during World War II.

A variety of vintage Warbirds will be on ground display and also take to the skies at this year’s Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture gathering in Oshkosh.

This year marks the 100-year anniversary of naval aviation, and a number of vintage naval aircraft will be at center stage in the Warbirds area. Among those is the Chance-Vought F4U Corsair, a long-time favorite of AirVenture attendees. The Corsair was one of the most successful fighter planes during World War II and remained in service during the Korean War.

“The Corsair has a unique design and folding wings and was used on aircraft carriers and was land based,” Bill Fischer, executive director of EAA Warbirds of America. “It’s really an interesting looking aircraft and people

enjoy seeing it.”

At 10 a.m. Monday, Medal of Honor recipient, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas J. Hudner, will be at the Warbirds in Review to talk about his Korean War experiences. Hudner was awarded the medal for a heroic attempt to rescue a fellow pilot, Ensign Jesse L. Brown, who had been shot down over mountainous terrain in the Chosin Reservoir area.

Recognizing that Brown was trapped in the cockpit of his plane and would not survive the bitter cold, Hudner crash landed his Corsair to try to help Brown, who could not be pulled out and died in his airplane. A ship, the USS Jesse L. Brown, was named in honor of Brown, who the Navy’s first black aviator.

Hudner will take part in the Warbirds in Review with a Corsair owned by Doug Mathews that is painted like the airplanes Hudner flew in Korea.

Fischer said about 350 Warbirds should be on display during

AirVenture.

Among those will be a Fairey Swordfish Mk III — a British World War II-era torpedo bomber that is best known for its role in the torpedo attacked that crippled the German Battleship Bismarck.

Fischer said Terry Goddard, one of the few still-living Swordfish airmen who participated in the attack on the Bismarck, may also attend this year’s AirVenture.

Two Focke-Wulf 190 fighter planes used by the German Luftwaffe during World War II will also be at AirVenture for the first time since the 1990s. Both are flying to AirVenture and they may fly during the air shows, Fischer said.

He said AirVenture is a wonderful opportunity for people to connect with aviation history and pass it onto younger generations.

“I think in general people somewhere along their family lines have a connection to the military, in particular World War II,” he said. “We see a lot of veterans with family members come back to reminisce about these old planes.”


A U.S. Navy warbird from World War II.Photo coUrteSy of eAA.

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By Doug Zellmerof The Northwestern

Gordon Stroub had a birds-eye seat aboard the premier heavy bomber dur-ing World War II.

Stroub, who lives in the Fisk area southwest of Oshkosh, was a gunner aboard a B-29 Super Fortress bomber,

which played a key role in America win-ning the war with Japan in the Pacific Theater. He flew 35 missions as a mem-ber of the Army Air Corps, logging more than 600 hours.

He sat in a bubble, which some refer to as a turret, and worked six .50-caliber machine guns.

“It was kind of like sitting in a barber chair. It would swing around in a circle. Everything was controlled electronical-ly,” said Stroub, who is retired from the J.C. Penny Co.

The B-29 is an iconic airplane designed

to fly at high altitudes and was a main-stay of the effort to turn the tide in the Pacific campaign. Its most publicized mission is when the Enola Gay dropped the first atomic on Japan that hurried the end of World War II.

The last flying B-29, affectionately nicknamed “FiFi,” will be right in Osh-kosh’s backyard for this year’s Experi-mental Aircraft Association AirVenture gathering July 25 to 31 at Wittman Re-gional Airport.

“FiFi,” owned by the Commemorative Air Force, last made a trip to AirVenture in the mid 1990s, according to EAA of-

ficials.

“Having “FiFi” back is special because we’ve heard of B-29 bomber pilots com-ing here and they’ll be reunited with the airplane again,” said Bill Fischer, execu-tive director EAA Warbirds of America. “They’ll be able to rekindle some memo-ries and experiences on what it was like to fly a B-29.”

“Fifi” is scheduled to fly during the afternoon air show on Friday, July 29 as part of the daylong veterans salute. Fis-cher said in the past year, “FiFi” was ret-rofitted with new engines.

“I talked to the flight crew and they

said “FiFi” is running better than ever,” Fischer said.

He said in World War II the Germans and the Japanese did not have anything comparable to the B-29.

“The B-29 was the largest four-engine bomber,” Fischer said. “It was the first bomber to have a pressurized cabin, so it was pretty advanced at that time.”

The B-29, Stroub said, was sophisticated for its time. Its gun sights were electronically controlled, compared to other bomb-ers where crews had to manually control gunnery systems.

Stroub has some vivid recollections of his time served aboard the plane.

He said the B-29 he served on was hit by flak from Japanese ground fire, but was not shot down.

“The Japanese planes weren’t too eager to get too close to us. I saw enemy planes and to the best of my knowledge they shot at us, but didn’t hit the plane I was in,” said Stroub, who was stationed on the island of Saipan.

He said it was about a 15-to-17 hour roundtrip flight to bombing missions in Japan. Stroub recalled one mission where his B-29 plane had developed engine problems. They were able to make it to Iwo Jima, which was then controlled by the United States, with three of its four engines working.

“I was very concerned at the time, but we were able to land at the island of Iwo Jima, which the Marines had captured about two weeks before,” Stroub said.

He said he flew six missions in the B-29 when it dropped napalm on Tokyo. Stroub said they usually went to around 30,000 feet to drop fragmentation bombs, but flew at about 5,000 feet high when the napalm bombs were let loose.

“As soon as the bomb bay doors opened we could smell the wood that was burning (on the ground from the napalm),” Stroub said.

Fischer said those in the plane did not have to wear oxygen masks because the cabin was pressurized — another first for a World War II bomber.

He said the B-29 was a long distance bomber with a range of 3,250 miles on a full tank of fuel. Fischer said that was an advantage for the bomber when it participated in the Pacific campaign.

“Our air bases were pretty far from Japan, so the B-29 could fly those long distances,” he said.

Maximum speed was 358 mph, which Fischer said was a pretty good clip for a bomber. It’s ceiling was more than 31,000 feet.

Fischer said most of the B-29 bombers were scrapped at the end of World War II, although some were used in the Korean War.

“The first jet type bombers like the B-47 entered service and the B-29 was phased out,” Fischer said.


B-29 BOMBER FACTS• An estimated 3,000 B-29

bombers were manufactured for use in World War II.

• Its four engines each produced 2,200 horsepower.

• The plane carried a dozen, .50 caliber machine guns and could carry 20,000 pounds of bombs.

• Its operational ceiling was 31,850 feet.

• The B-29 had a wingspan of 141 feet, 3 inches, a length of 99 feet and a height of 29 feet, 7 inches.

Source: Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh

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By Amelia Compton Wolffof The Northwestern

Twenty-three-year-old Katrina Avery got her first taste of the possibilities at Women Soar You Soar, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s aviation career program and mentor network for young women, during AirVenture 2005, the program’s inaugural year.

Avery, a Wisconsin native who now works as a pilot in San Antonio, Texas, credits the program for opening the cockpit of career opportunities to her and other young women alike.

“I really loved the program and supported the mission of women going after their dreams in a male dominated field,” said Avery, who will be returning as a mentor for this year’s program. “It’s inspirational to see everyone’s hard work and to see what you can accomplish.”

This year, the Women Soar You Soar program is expanded to four days over the final weekend of the convention. Programming is scheduled for Thursday, July 28, through Sunday, July 31.

The program, which required advance registration, and is open to young women entering grades 9-12 in fall 2011.

“We have a stellar line up of speakers and mentors who will combine to motivate, inspire and challenge these teens,” said Elissa Lines, EAA vice president of business and donor relations. “Additionally, meeting peers who share their interest will help build a support network for the teens who many not find it easy to share an interest in aviation with others.”

The girls will also have time to enjoy the daily air shows, participate in a walk around exposing them to air show aircraft and the pilots who fly them, and visit with representatives from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and MIT as well as, Lines said.

More than one hundred young women will attend the program and be connected with mentors, like Avery, from a variety of aviation-related backgrounds.

“The significance of having a mentor is having accessibility to a guide,” said Audra Hoy, co-chairwoman of the Women Soar Committee. “Most

importantly they realize they aren’t blazing this trail by themselves and they are with someone who has been there before.”

The Federal Aviation Administration published new data revealing the number of women pilots has increased since 2000 by 18.6 percent. The data shows increased numbers of women are employed across many aviation-

related fields including dispatchers, mechanics and flight instructors.

“The new numbers being published are really lighting our fire,” Hoy said. “In those demographics female numbers are up across the board. That enthuses us. It means things are on the right track.”Amelia Compton Wolff is a freelance writer for the

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The Coolest Girl in the SkyGlacier Girl returns to melt hearts at AirVenture 2011By Amelia Compton Wolffof The Northwestern

History will take flight once again this year when the celebrated P-38 Lightning dubbed Glacier Girl makes her fourth consecutive appearance at AirVenture 2011. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the aircraft in action and get up close and personal while it is on display near the Warbirds in Review presentation area.

The aircraft’s incredible journey began in 1942 as it, along with hundreds of other airplanes, were flown from Maine to Scotland as part of the U.S. Army Air Force’s Operation Bolero, the United States’ troop buildup in Great Britain during World War II.

Glacier Girl never reached her destination. Weather forced an emergency landing of several aircraft on the ice cap of Greenland. While the crew was eventually rescued, Glacier

Girl was left behind and became encased in more than 200 feet of ice over the following 50 years.

The long-lost aircraft became the stuff of legend to warbird collectors who sought the squadron to no avail. That is until 1992, when Bob Cardin and his team melted a shaft through the glacier and carefully began the disassembly and removal process.

“This is one of the most interesting restoration projects ever completed,” said Bill Fischer, EAA executive director of Warbirds of America. “The P-38 Lighting is a pretty rare aircraft to begin with. There’s just a handful flying in the world, but the expense and effort they went to in order to go down over 200 feet through the ice is just monumental.”

Ten years and $4.5 million later, Glacier Girl became the world’s only P-38 with a complete armament package, including accessory items.

“Glacier Girl is an airplane that’s absolutely a time capsule,” said Cardin, flight operations manager. “It was 62 days old when it landed on the glacier. When we recovered it, it was exactly the way it was when it left the factory in 1942.”

Cardin sees Glacier Girl’s presence at

AirVenture as significant for a number of reasons.

“When I look at that plane, I feel a big sense of pride,” he said. “It’s an opportunity for people to see history alive today.”Amelia Compton Wolff is a freelance writer for the


A popular attraction in the warbird area was the Glacier Girl an Army P38 at EAA’s AirVenture 2010. NorthwEstErN FilE Photo.


Colossal centennial celebration AirVenture salutes 100 years of naval aviation By Adam Rodewaldof The Northwestern

The world’s largest air show will be a sort of homecoming and moment of pride this summer for U.S. Navy Re-serves Cmdr. Barry “Moose” Elk of Oshkosh.

The Experimental Aircraft Asso-ciation’s AirVenture 2011 is planning what convention organizers believe will be the largest-ever gathering of naval aircraft as a tribute to the 100th

birthday of naval aviation.

As part of the celebration, the last squadron Elk served in while on active duty – the VFC-12 “Fighting Omars” – will fly into Oshkosh with one of 27 active aircraft in the country that has been repainted to resemble an historic naval aircraft. The 27 aircraft are part of the Heritage Paint Project, an effort by the Navy to create a living history bringing awareness to the centennial celebration.

Seeing this, Elk said, is akin to the Green Bay Packers playing a game in replica 1930’s jerseys.

“It will be just awesome,” Elk said.

Naval aviation was chosen as a ma-jor theme at this year’s AirVenture be-cause the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard are holding a year-long centennial celebration.

“We thought that would be perfect for Oshkosh… there’s lots of good aircraft and lots of good history,” said Adam Smith, who organizes features and attractions for AirVenture. “It’s the kind of theme that can last all week long.”

The Navy is promoting 34 centennial celebrations across the county this year. Captain Richard Dann, director of his-tory and outreach for the Centennial of Naval Aviation office, said he expects to see an impressive amount naval air-planes in Oshkosh.

“We’re going to work very hard to make sure there’s a significant Navy presence at the event,” he said.

EAA staff expect a couple hundred active and historic naval aircraft at Air-Venture, Smith said.

He also expects appearances from his-toric naval aviators such as Jim Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13; medal of honor recipient Thomas Hudner, who crash landed his own plane during the Korean war to rescue another soldier, and George Everette “Bud” Day, the

only person to earn both a Medal of Honor and the Air Force Cross.

Wednesday, July 27, has been de-clared Navy Day, a focal point at Air-Venture when people can see the larg-est number of naval aircraft all week, Smith said.

“We saw an opportunity to do some-thing in Oshkosh that wasn’t possible anywhere else in the world, and that’s the biggest gathering of naval aircraft that’s been together anywhere at one time,” Smith said.

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The U.S. currently has 11 aircraft carriers around the world and more than 3,700 naval aircraft, Dann said.

Elk said the carrier is the major dis-tinguisher for naval aviation. It’s on the water, it’s always moving and take off by “flying out of a cannon, essentially,” he said. “It’s like getting punched in the stomach.”

Elk said he knew since age 5 that he wanted to fly. He chose the Navy because his father had served in that

branch of the military. He flew F-14 Tomcats on the USS Independence air-craft carrier near Japan in the early 90s, flew F-A-18 Hornets on reconnaissance missions over Iraq between the two Gulf Wars and then as a reservist in the 2000s he flew the “bad guys’ planes” during simulated combat trainings.

Elk said he hasn’t flown since 2008

when he took a job recruiting new members for EAA, and so he’s excited about the naval aviation celebration.

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Night skies to come alive again Saturday

By Jeff Bollierof The Northwestern

Bob Carlton has long known what AirVenture visitors discovered last July: The “pyro” is addictive.

The pyro, short for pyrotechnics, gave more than a little spark to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s first-ever night show — the fireworks that flew from performers aircraft turned the Saturday night show into an instant hit. Carlton, who flew a jet-powered sail plane through one of the routines people still talk about a year later, knew right away Oshkosh had a new must-see event.

“I’ve flown a lot of night shows, but the night show at Oshkosh last year was a very magic event,” Carlton said.

“It really was a spectacular event. The response from the crowd, the weather and the lineup … everything made it a really special evening.”

AirVenture Chairman Tom Poberezny has hyped this year’s event by promising to raise the bar this year.

An EAA press release has touted the return of Carlton’s jet sailplane, Gene Soucy’s Showcat, the AeroShell Aerobatic Team’s T-6s, Matt Younkin’s Twin Beech and Steve Oliver’s Chipmunk. And Poberezny said attendees can meet the pilots after the show ends.

“After the show last year, everyone started to their cars in darkness. This year, we’re going to light the path,” Poberezny said. “We’re going to light

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Carlton promises to have as much pyro on board as his sailplane with a 56-foot wingspan can carry. He said he constantly looks for and tries out new effects in order to enhance the show so viewers have something new every year.

“We’re always trying to make the show better and adding new materials,” Carlton said. “The biggest problem is you add pyro until you run off the end of the runway and then you take one piece off.”

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performance, Carlton becomes the only person who doesn’t get to see the brilliant sparkling trails lighting his near-silent twists and rolls through the sky or the mortar shells he launches in all directions.

“On this plane, most of the activity is going on behind me. I don’t get to see a whole lot of what’s going on,” he said. “And I’m pretty busy keeping track of where I am and where I’m going.”

Both Carlton and Poberezny said the intensity of the experience for the fans is matched by the attention to detail and unique challenges that come with doing aerobatic maneuvers with few reference points.

“If you look at the performances last year, it’s like daylight around the airplane, but you’re looking out at this black hole,” Poberezny said. “In the cockpit, you’ve got no visible markers. You really have to focus and concentrate.”

But it wouldn’t be the experience that it is without those challenges.

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International AirVenture allureOshkosh represents ‘aviation mecca’ to world-wide visitorsBy Amelia Compton Wolffof The Northwestern

Upon arrival to Oshkosh, Brazilian-native Claudio Candiota and his crew, who hail from every state in the South American country, know first things first. They hop on a chartered school bus running trips between the grocery store and Gruenhagen Conference Center, their home during AirVenture week.

“That way we can shop, fill the fridge, buy some beers and get ready for the week,” Candiota said.

And what a week it is. Candiota estimates that the trip which includes roundtrip tickets, accommodations, transportation and insurance costs about $2,200 per person.

“For some, it’s the trip of a lifetime,” said Michel Bryson, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s International

Visitors Tent chairman. “People find a way to make the pilgrimage.”

In 2010 more than 2,100 international attendees representing 66 nations made the journey to Oshkosh for the AirVenture festivities. Among the most well-represented nations were Canada, Australia, Brazil and South Africa.

Bryson expects to see similar numbers at AirVenture 2011 with most of the top ten nations continuing to rank highly.

“Oshkosh is Wisconsin’s Event City and EAA AirVenture is the cornerstone of Oshkosh laying claim to this trademark,” said Wendy Hielsberg, Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau executive director. “AirVenture has put Oshkosh on the map as the mecca to travel for all aviation enthusiasts.”

A survey conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh estimated that the event, including spending by both

international and domestic attendees, brought $110 million to the area in 2008.

“ H a v i n g AirVenture call Oshkosh home is significant for the community,” Hielsberg said. “No other Oshkosh event brings in more people and more money to the area in only one week’s time.”

International AirVenture attendees contribute to the local economy in a number of ways, Hielsberg said. They eat in Oshkosh restaurants, get gas at Oshkosh convenient stores and even pay Oshkosh residents to stay in their homes.

It’s more than Candiota’s life-long passion for aviation that has kept him coming back to Oshkosh the past 30 years.

“It’s a chance to meet the friends my wife and I have made from all over the world along the years,” he said. Amelia Compton Wolff is a freelance writer for the


After marching in the EAA International visitors parade, foreign aviation enthusiasts gather near the north/south runway to listen to a welcoming presentation during Airventure on the EAA ground.NorthwEstErN FIlE photo.

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42 AIRVENTURE 2011THE PEOPLE

By Jeff Bollierof The Northwestern

Last year, Tom Poberezny stepped aside from his role as President and CEO of the Experimental Aircraft Association, but it was far from the end of his tenure with the organization founded by his father, Paul Poberezny.

So while new CEO Rod Hightower has taken the reins of the organization, Tom Poberezny still retains his role as chairman of EAA and AirVenture. It’s a role he relishes and has thrown himself into with an energy that’s sure to show throughout EAA’s signature event of the year.

The Northwestern sat down with Poberezny to ask about everything from his new role in the organization to how well aviation has weathered the economic storm of recent years.

1. How have you adjusted to your new role solely as chairman of AirVenture?

I’m going from a situation where maybe 20 years ago I worked off my

ability and energy. Now I’m working off my experience and relationships. I want to take advantage of my experience and relationships to benefit the organization. It’s an adjustment for everyone. It’s the first time in the organization’s history that it’s a president (Rod Hightower was announced as third president of EAA during AirVenture 2010) other than my father or myself. I’m enjoying it. I’m trying to keep it simple. And I enjoy the opportunity to spend more time utilizing my experience to benefit the event.

2. Boeing’s Dreamliner will return this year and two years ago the Airbus A380 wowed crowds. To what do you attribute the budding relationship between EAA and such major aircraft manufacturers?

It’s our credibility. It’s the total spectrum. From homebuilts to jet fighters. From vintage aircraft to the newest technology. There is no event in the world in aviation like Oshkosh. There are events we’re compared to in terms of status such as Dubai or Paris or Farnborough—and it’s nice to be

compared to premier events—but I can say with great confidence there’s no event with a wider breadth and variety than us.

That you can see the first man on the moon or the last man on the moon and then see Burt Rutan … it’s seeing the people who make history. When you’re walking down the flight line, it’s not about your station in life. It’s not that we’re building a relationship with Boeing or Airbus. It’s that the aviation community sees a value in being at Oshkosh. And most importantly, people are excited about flying.

3. Will attendees see any new amenities on the grounds or new improvements?

We have spent significant time and money to rebuild and enhance the site with new amenities. This year will not be as dramatic. But we’ve got more paving to be done for dust control. And we’ve done a lot of drainage work so we don’t have to worry about last year happening again. Especially in the camp sites. Most events don’t have their own grounds. This was built for a

specific purpose and we’re investing to ensure it improves.

4. To what do you attribute the success of the night air show? Did you expect it to be the success it was?

There have been others, so it’s not like this is a brand new situation. But it was done within the ambiance of the fireworks, the concert and the display. This year, the night air show is part of our two-for-one day. It’ll be early until midnight. If you come out at 4 o’clock, you’ll still have eight hours of activity ahead of you.

We’ve taken that successful concept from last year and turned it into something truly unique to aviation … The response surprised me. When the announcer said I feel like I’m in a Neil Diamond concert … it was one of those magical moments. It just worked. I can’t put a verbal description together better than to say as good as it was last year, it’ll be better. And different.

5. What activities or events are you looking forward to this year?

Tom talks about his new role at EAA

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AIRVENTURE 2011 43THE PEOPLEBob Hoover and Burt Rutan. There’s

so much going on I can’t highlight one thing. I’m extremely excited and the anticipation is growing. Every day, new things come up. The menu hasn’t been set for what’s taking place at Oshkosh this year.

6. EAA is honoring Burt Rutan and Bob Hoover this year. How has the aviation community responded to the decision to recognize those two major aviation personalities?

The big thing is you always know when Burt’s having a forum because they’re 10-20 deep outside. He’s become part of the Oshkosh legacy. And when he announced his retirement, this was the right place to recognize his contributions to the aviation community. If you want to honor someone, this is the right time. To our members, especially those interested in design innovation, Burt has become part of the Oshkosh experience. And Bob Hoover has, throughout his career been the consummate pilot and aviator.

7. Can we expect plenty of celebrity sightings as in years past?

People are always looking at who’s here.. We’ll have a wide spectrum of people known within the aviation

community. And then we’ll have a reunion of our Young Eagles chairmen, so Harrison Ford and Cliff Robertson will be here. Ken Griffey Jr. will be back. Thurman Thomas will likely be back.

There will be a lot of people from outside the aviation community here because they love aviation.

8. How has the community contributed to make AirVenture the unique experience that it is?

Oshkosh, the Fox Valley, has created a welcoming atmosphere. That’s the total package. You’re here 24 hours a day. People are living here 24 hours a day and the ambiance and experience is part of one package. This partnership between the community, the organization and the people have built a package that keeps people coming back. Our success, the total effort, should be a source of pride for everyone in Oshkosh. It should make everyone proud.

9. Are you concerned about the economy influencing attendance and the success of the event?

We’re realistic in that the economic issues we face are real. That’s why we work to create the best value for every dollar spent. We are working very hard

we can provide the best quality, the best value we can.

The best way to overcome the impact is to work hard to give people what they need. It’s a fact of life. And we have to work at it … Last year’s drop in attendance was related to the flood. There were days we just couldn’t get people into the grounds. It’s hard to measure (what causes a drop in attendance). You can’t quantify exactly what it is. There’s going to be times when it’s good and you’ll be successful in spite of yourselves and some year’s it’ll be bad no matter what you do. One side we can measure is our exhibitor participation. It’s at the highest level it’s ever been. It speaks to our value to the aviation industry.

10. Have you seen signs that the aviation industry is improving after a recession that was particularly tough on it?

The decline is arrested, but people are adjusting to a new norm. The improvements will be incremental at best. There will be some tough times ahead. And there are some tough times now. But we all have to learn to work within the new norm.

11. Where do you see innovations like the jet pack taking aviation? Are projects like the Terrafugia at

the forefront or are there lesser-known innovations driving the industry?

Innovation takes a lot of directions. We’ll have the head of Honda here. You’ll hear design innovations. You’ll see the jet pack. Innovation has many tentacles. It’s not going in one direction.

Technology has changed aviation. It’s easier to fly safer. It’s becoming more user friendly and so forth.

The jet pack comes to the forefront because they’re unique. E-flight isn’t as exciting to talk about as the guy in the jet pack. Everybody has a bit of The Jetsons in them.

A healthy future is based on many improvements. We’re in a world where people want more and want to pay less. Maintaining quality will take some new technologies and new qualities.

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Aaron TippinBy Erin Crowleyof The Northwestern

Aaron Tippin is “airplane stupid.”

Not in the Webster’s dictionary sense of the word, but in the “I love anything and everything about being a pilot” sense.

It should be no surprise then that the country music artist is stopping by Oshkosh to perform at the end of July during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2011 AirVenutre. He’s been attending AirVenture for years. His favorite thing about the five-day aircraft festival? Again, no surprise: airplanes.

“It’s just fun if you’re airplane stupid like me, it’s the biggest gathering of aircraft in the world. I love being a part of that,” Tippin said during a recent phone interview with the Northwestern.

Tippin’s performance in the Theater in the Woods on the AirVenture

grounds is sandwiched between Saturday’s “Warbirds Extravaganza” afternoon air show and the second annual Night Air Show featuring aerobatics and pyrotechnics. The self-proclaimed blue-collar country artist is best known for his hit songs “Where the Stars and Stripes and Eagle Fly,” “You’ve Got to Stand for Something” and “Kiss This.”

A highly experienced pilot, Tippin flew his first solo flight at 16 and became a certified commercial multi-engine instrument-rated pilot by 18. Tippin credits his father, a professional aviator, for his love of airplanes since age 4.

If country music and airplanes are his passion, then performing for U.S. service men and women are his calling. Since the 9/11 attacks, Tippin has traveled to either Afghanistan or Iraq every year as an entertainer. He goes above and beyond the call by risking his life to perform for troops located in

the most remote areas of the war zones.

“It’s quite rewarding, we land in a C-130 (a military transport aircraft) with two pallets full of gear. From there two helicopters are ready for me. I jump in with my and my guitar and play for the Special Forces, Navy Seals that don’t get any entertainment where they’re knocking on doors every night.”

Back in the United States Tippin can roll, loop and spin with the best of them. He’s not claiming to be any aerobatic expert, however.

“I lost a couple engines, been able to get the airplane back on the ground safely, I don’t think I’m the greatest thing since sliced bread.”

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AIRVENTURE 2011 47THE PEOPLE

Aviation is a hookBy Jennifer K. Woldtof The Northwestern

All they ever dreamed of was flying airplanes.

Never did they imagine that careers as Naval aviators would lead them to trips to the space or allow them orbit or walk on the moon.

“I never dreamed early on in my desire to fly was a dream that would lead me to the moon,” Capt. Gene Cernan said. “If someone had told me that was going to happen or that was in store for me, they would have put me in a straight jacket.”

That’s what happened to Cernan and Capt. Jim Lovell, two aviators who went from flying airplanes for the Navy to flying spacecraft for NASA.

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture will celebrate the centennial of Naval aviation during the weeklong event. As part of “Navy Day,” Cernan and Lovell will recall how their experiences as U.S. Navy pilots forged their careers into NASA and space exploration during a special Theater in the Woods program on Wednesday.

A Navy aviator for 20 years, Cernan spent 13 years with NASA and completed three missions to space: As the pilot of Gemini 9, as the lunar module pilot of Apollo 10 and as the commander of Apollo 17.

He few to the moon twice, and is best remembered as the second American to walk in space, but Cernan in 1972 was also the last man to leave footprints on the lunar surface.

“How can I not be the luckiest human being in the world? I got to fly off aircraft carriers, I got to fly planes. I lived on the moon and drove a car on the moon,” Cernan recalled. “I look back and think maybe this was all a dream. Maybe this is what I wanted to happen and it didn’t happen. But I know somewhere, 13 years of my life was carved out and took me out of my real world, got me on the path to space, and I went, came home and of course the thing I was looking for when I got out of space was another mountain to climb.”

A product of World War II, Cernan grew up watching the early black and white films of military aviators who would make airplanes “do the

impossible.”

It was something Cernan knew he wanted to do. But he didn’t just want to fly airplanes. He wanted to fly them off aircraft carriers.

Growing up in a blue-collar family, he knew it would be a difficult dream to obtain.

But after getting the chance to attend college through a Navy ROTC scholarship, he graduated from Purdue University in 1956 with a degree in engineering and orders to report to Pensacola, Fla., for flight training.

Later in his career Cernan was selected to be among the naval aviators considered for the space program, a selection that he says surprised him since he thought he wasn’t yet qualified. However, he went thinking maybe he’d get to meet an astronaut.

Little did he know he would be come an astronaut who left his footprints not only in the history books, but also on the moon, where they remain, 39 years later.

Lovell’s interest in a career in flight stemmed from a family connection.

“My love for aircraft goes way back before NASA,” Lovell said. “My uncle was the 58th naval aviator and I was very much interested in aviation and wanted to follow in his footsteps.”

Like Cernan, Lovell’s career with the Navy started through an ROTC program at the University of Wisconsin, before he transferred to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Initially interested in rocketry, Lovell wanted to become a rocket engineer before he stumbled upon the naval aviation path, where in 1952 he would become a Navy test pilot for four year

the Navy before being selected for NASA’s space program in September 1962.

It was a path that prepared him for what he would face during the Apollo 13 mission.

Lovell was the commander of the April 1970 mission, which suffered a critical failure while en route to the moon. Through the efforts of Lovell, the rest of his crew and mission control, the spacecraft was brought back to earth safely.

Lovell, who made four trips to space, credits his ability to think quickly in a crisis to his background as a test pilot with the U.S. Navy.

“Test pilots are sort of used to having things go wrong,” said Lovell, who made two trips to the moon but never stepped foot on the lunar surface. “The initial space craft operations were mostly research and development work and test pilots were a natural to do that work.”

Both men recognize the importance of introducing children to flight and ideas they may not have thought about before. After all, each man only had childhood dreams of flying airplanes as a child — not flying into space.

“I think people that are into aviation or the space field are people that like to take a challenge,” Lovell said. “They live a little bit on the edge and they like to explore and see new things.”

Cernan said it’s important for people to realize they can do anything if they set their mind to it. However, while people may have a plan in place in order to attain their goals, they should remember that unexpected opportunities can lead to some of the most satisfying accomplishments.

“We inspire these kids to dream about things that they didn’t think was possible,” Cernan said. “If there’s one thing more inspirational for young kids than flying, I don’t know what it is. Aviation is a hook, a way to get kids’ attention. When you get them to start dreaming and asking questions, there’s no end.”

Jennifer K. Woldt: (920) 426-6676 or [email protected].

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Aerobatics ace teaches air safetySean Tucker shows veteran pilots how to be safer in the airBy JEFF MITCHELLfor The Northwestern

SALINAS, Calif. — Over the course of his 30-plus years flying aerobatics around the globe, it would be fair to say that Sean D. Tucker has encountered his share of mid-flight emergencies.

In fact, the 58-year-old Salinas,

Calif., resident has encountered a number of white-knuckle incidents over his career.

For instance, in Florida in 2006 the metal linkage to his control stick broke right after taking off at an air show, leaving him with extremely limited control of his stunt plane.

But by keeping his wits about him,

Tucker was able to manipulate the broken aircraft away from the crowd and out to a place far from the air field where he could safely parachute to the ground .

Another time, while flying an air show over Lake Michigan, an engine line ruptured and sprayed oil all over his windscreen. But instead of trying to land his crippled airplane on the beach where thousands of spectators were or on a nearby road that was thick with cars, Tucker said he opted to try and guide his damaged airplane back to a nearby military air field.

“Things were complicated by the fact I couldn’t see out (of the windscreen) and by the fact the engine had no oil in it,” said Tucker. “But, luckily, with some friends guiding me in, I made it safely back to the field. It was close.”

In both incidents, Tucker credits his survival to his experience, equipment and his ability to keep his cool.

Realizing that other pilots might benefit from his accumulated experience, Tucker started a unique aviation school in 2001 at the Salinas Municipal Airport for experienced pilots who wanted to build on their already significant experience.

“The pilots we accept (into the academy) typically have thousands of hours of flight time. It’s our aim to make them better,” said Tucker during a recent interview at his Salinas airport hangar.

Most days, Tucker, considered a living legend in the aerobatics field, can be seen over the skies of the Salinas Valley in the midst of one of three daily practice sessions he conducts to keep his air show performances sharp.

A recipient of just about every award aerobatic flying has to offer, Tucker says he’s particularly pleased by the fact that he’s allowed to fly in close formation with the Navy’s Blue

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While some pilots apply to the academy just to hone their skills, many others are airline or business jet pilots with whom passengers entrust their very lives.

A big part of what Tucker and his instructors teach their students is the not-so-easy task of keeping calm when bad things happen in the air.

“We teach them to conquer their fear when the airplane stops doing what they’re asking of it,” Tucker said. “We want to build intuitive skills which they can call upon in the event of an emergency. We teach them to accept their situation and to start thinking their way out it.”

While at the academy in King City, Calif., Tucker’s students — who come from around the world — typically spend the lion’s share of their time in the air with their instructors. But the courses come with a significant amount of ground-based classroom time as well.

According to academy instructor Ben Freelove, the curriculum is

flight problems.

“For the life of me, I cannot fathom why this (kind of flight education) isn’t a part of getting your private pilot’s license. It really should be,” Lisser said.

Jeff Mitchell writes for The (Salinas) Californian.

all wrapped around the notion of improving pilot confidence — whether in loss-of-control situations or other in-flight emergencies.

“Panic kills,” said Freelove, 33. “We talk about this over and over, and we rehearse and rehearse. Essentially, we want to reprogram their basic reactions to a loss-of-control event.”

While Tucker normally works with veterans, he occasionally takes on eager beginners as well.

Layne Lisser, 63, of Carmel, Calif., said going through the academy was an eye-opening experience that changed him from being merely a licensed and competent pilot to an aviator who will be able to deal with a myriad of in-

Sean Tucker soars above the skies at AirVenture in Oshkosh.NOrThweSTerN file phOTO


Hightower reflects on first year leading EAABy Jeff Bollierof The Northwestern

One year ago, Rod Hightower was introduced during AirVenture as the new president and CEO of the Experimental Aircraft Association.

Hightower joined the organization after a successful career in business, most recently as CEO of St. Louis-based Public Safety Equipment Inc. and his tenure began in early September 2010.

Since then, the long-time EAA member has settled into his new job and recently spent some time talking with The Northwestern about his new responsibilities, his outlook for the organization and what he’s looking forward to during AirVenture.

Question: You’ve had nearly a year now since being named CEO to assess EAA as an overall organization. What has impressed you in terms of strengths and weaknesses?

Answer: I guess first, my impression of the organization is I’m more impressed with the EAA than I was as a member. The reason I say that is the breadth and the depth of EAA’s impact in aviation is much greater than I understood as a member.

In terms of the people who get the work done in Oshkosh, they’re good, very dedicated people. The culture of high standards that exists inside the EAA is something many companies would strive to and hope to achieve.

Weaknesses: I think there’s an opportunity for improvement in the skills of our people. We have good people, many very long-term employees. Now, in terms of professional development, they have opportunities to learn how finance works, how to project manage. Those are things they haven’t had the experience in dealing with in their careers at EAA. I’m really looking forward to giving them that opportunity.

Q: How has EAA weathered the uncertain economic times of the past two or three years?

A: I think we’ve weathered it better than or as well as most. It’s not to say

we haven’t been hit by it. Attendance was down slightly last year, but we can’t tell if that was weather-influenced or economy-influenced. Since that time, it sure has not recovered in the way any of us were hoping. It has had an impact on us. Members are making decisions about how often they’re going to fly their aircraft. And we see them making decisions about where they’re going to stay during AirVenture.

Q: Where do you see your opportunities to make your mark on the organization you now lead?

A: I’m the kind of guy who always has a little bit of a cautious tone about leaders who want to make their mark. A guy who has a high ego will spend 30 minutes telling you how they’ll make their mark. We’re going to do what makes sense for the member and what delivers the highest value for the member. So we’ll continue to deliver a lot of those high-value services.

Q: Are EAA’s efforts to make flying more accessible to more people—from the FAA’s sport pilot license to Young Eagles—having their desired effect? How long does it take to truly assess the impact such programs have?

A: Some initiatives you can tell you’re having an impact right away. There is a regulatory impact: We were just successful on the ability for people to provide flight training for hire in amateur built aircraft and ultralights. It’s a big win for low-cost access to flight and for training. You want them trained properly.

Things like sport pilot take a lot longer. It’s more of a marathon than a sprint. We have more people able to stay in the air and enjoy the things they love than ever before. But it took awhile. The rules took about 10 years. And then you have to create an industry out of it.

Right now, 70 manufacturers globally are selling aircraft they weren’t before. Thousands and thousands of pilots have been able to enjoy flying as they have all along. I meet dozens and dozens of pilots flying because of sport pilot. And I think it will have an impact. It will have an impact on the new entrants and the older flight group.

Q: EAA has sought to engage its

members year-round, not just during its signature event. Have those efforts, specifically social media engagement, been successful and bore fruit?A: AirVenture would not be possible without the organization that puts it together. It’s a very high-impact, premier aviation event in the world. It is so because it starts at the grassroots. The organization and its more than 900 chapters sponsor more than 15,000 events each year, fly 77,000 Young Eagles each year. We put more than 1,000 kids through the Air Academy every year and we fight for our rights and freedoms to fly.

And all year long, we have a wonderful staff that helps members with everything from membership to the issues with their aircraft.

And let’s not leave out the chapters. The 900 chapters have aviation in their blood year-round.

Q: Where is aviation going? AirVenture has showcased everything from jet-packs to “roadable” aircraft. Do these represent the future of flying or a small subset of traditional aviation?

A: The blunt answer is saying no, but that doesn’t acknowledge their success. There’s a small segment of aviation that’s interested in them. But it’s not the mainstream of aviation by most stretches of the imagination. Not everyone wants to go off and do those activities. It’d take a big jet pack to get me up there and I’d be scared maneuvering that around.

But they do show off innovation and imagination and creativity that can be applied in those situations. Every one of those entrepreneurs and inventors usually end up inventing things to further their achievement. And that’s a good thing for aviation.

Q: What are you looking forward to seeing/participating in during this year’s AirVenture?

A: This AirVenture is great. I’ve been coming since 1988. I always look forward to it and there’s always a fresh surprise or two.

In terms of coming here and hanging with aviation buddies, there’s nothing better. It extends your aviation sphere.

But this year in particular, I think there are some things that will be a lot of fun. One of them is to recognize the life and career of Bob Hoover. He has a life story that’s inspiring to anyone. And then his accomplishments over his aviation career are just off the charts. Not only is he a true legend in aviation, but his original Shrike Commander in which he performed his legendary aerobatic routines will be here. It is the coolest thing you’ve ever seen.

His Old Yeller P-51 Mustang is here.

I’m pretty excited about that.

And the music venues, I love. Lt. Dan Band. Doobie Brothers. Aaron Tippin.

Honoring Burt Rutan, the most prolific designer of our time. He’s very innovative. He’s just a smart, innovative guy.

And if you’re a family-type, Saturday night’s air show and the fireworks display will be knock your socks off good. We’ve doubled the fireworks this year. It’s going to be one cool show.

And then we’ll have the Dreamliner and the world’s only flying zeppelin here.

Q: Where would a member most likely find you during AirVenture? When you were just a member, what activities or events got you really engaged in the organization?

A: I cover as much of the grounds as I can, always did. I really appreciated the music and entertainment venues.

But I also particularly enjoyed the vintage and the warbirds and then I’d find the closest spot possible to the flight line. I’d set up my chair and hope someone didn’t move it.

I enjoy the forums, but I wouldn’t

AIRVENTURE 2011 51THE PEOPLEcall myself a big workshops and forums guy. The quality of the forums is getting better and better over the years.

Something I’d also mention here is I’m not a shopaholic. I genuinely enjoyed spending my time in the commercial pavilions looking at the goods and services available. To me, it was as much an education experience as going out to buy the basics you need in your flying life.

Q: What made you pursue your position?

A: They found me, I didn’t find them. And when the opportunity first came my way, I wondered if it was something I really wanted to go do. But what made me continue through the process was my love and passion for the organization and my love for business skills and leadership. I appreciated that good fit much later in the process. I think that went both ways. Both sides of the discussion focused on those four key elements. But truly, I am having a blast. I wouldn’t have done this if I didn’t think I could contribute to the organization in a substantial and meaningful way and do so in a way that is good for me and my family.

What was interesting for me about the process was … one of their reps called me and said you’re going to have to put an aviation resume together. I said I don’t have one. I thought they were going to laugh at it, but the course of putting my resume together required me to think about my background and I filled up a whole page. It was a little bit of a self-discovery, if you will, because of the need to get that prepared.

Q: How do you find the Oshkosh community?

A: They’ve been warm, and welcoming.

We had a function recently, with the Wisconsin National Guard, and I invited (Oshkosh Mayor) Burk Tower and (Oshkosh City Manager) Mark Rohloff and the (University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh) Chancellor Rick Wells, the executive director of the Chamber, John Casper. We all had a cracking good time, but we also began the personal relationship that is required for EAA to show leadership in moving forward. I think Oshkosh elected a good mayor and we have a strong city manager in Mark Rohloff.


One for the AgesAviation champion Robert ‘Bob’ Hoover honored at AirVenture 2011By Amelia Compton Wolffof The Northwestern

Ron Kaplan, enshrinement director of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, d i s t i n c t l y r e m e m b e r s his first run-in with one of aviation’s most revered contributors,

Robert A. “Bob” Hoover.

The day was “hot as blazes,” but nonetheless Kaplan, 10 years old at the time, hopped on his bike and peddled down to Ohio University Airport in hopes of witnessing a plane take off. What he saw when he arrived at the runway stopped him in his tracks.

“There was a gleaming yellow P-51 Mustang with a black stripe and I was drooling because I would build models just like it at home,” Kaplan said.

Painted on the side of the aircraft was the name “R.A. ‘Bob’ Hoover.”

“I remember thinking, ‘I don’t know who that is, but he must be a big deal and I’d really like to meet him some day,’” Kaplan said.

Many years later, after turning his passion for aviation into a career, Kaplan got his wish when he shook hands with the pilot who served as inspiration to many aspiring aviators

and flight enthusiasts just like him.

Eighty-nine-year-old Hoover no longer gives interviews, but attendees to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture 2011 will have a special opportunity to meet the iconic aviator on a day of recognition, Tuesday, July 26.

EAA’s “Tribute to Bob Hoover Day” will include an afternoon air show featuring many of the aircraft flown by Hoover throughout his career, first-hand accounts of the feats that made Hoover famous and programs chronicling the pilot’s achievements.

Attendees can catch a glimpse of Hoover’s legendary yellow P-51 Mustang, “Ole Yeller.” In 1985, Hoover set a still-standing world speed record for prop planes in “Ole Yeller”: Los Angeles, Calif., to Dayton Beach, Fla., in five hours, 20 minutes.

In addition to setting speed records, Hoover, a 1988 inductee to the National Aviation Hall of Fame, is world renown for his aerobatic air show performances in a Shrike Commander.

In the routine, Hoover shuts off both of the aircraft’s engines, dives steeply to the ground only to pull up into a loop, climbs to an eight-point hesitation slow roll, makes a 180 degree turn and finally touches down on the right wheel, followed by the left wheel before reaching a graceful stop at show center.

“[Hoover] is possibly the greatest aerobatic pilot there’s ever been.

Virtually no one has had a similar career and no one will replicate him,” said Steve Schapiro, senior editor of EAA’s Sport Aviation magazine. “Anyone that saw him do this routine was just amazed by it.”

Earlier Hoover flew 59 missions in World War II before being shot down by enemy combatants. He spent 16 months in a German POW camp but escaped by commandeering a German Focke-Wulf 190 and flew it to safety.

“That’s every POW’s dream if you’re a pilot,” Schapiro said.

Hoover’s list of accomplishments goes on. He is the only person to serve two terms as president of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. Hoover was also the alternate pilot for the Bell X-1 and flew the chase plane as Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in 1947.

The aviation community credits Hoover for saving the lives of thousands of pilots through his test-flying career with North American, pinpointing engineering and design flaws less experienced aviators may miss, for which some might pay the ultimate price.

“Among aviators, they all would agree that Bob Hoover personifies the best of American aviation,” Kaplan said. “To have him at AirVenture is a real treat for everyone. Saying this honor is well-deserved is an understatement.”Amelia Compton Wolff is a freelance writer for the


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Hey @justinbieber REO Speedwagon keyboardist Neal Doughty would LOVE for you to cover “One Lonely Night” #please??

The teenage popstar has yet to reply. He’s probably busy sifting through tweets from any one of his 10,524,087 tween Twitter followers but that’s no excuse.

Regardless, the request is legitimate. The rocker, whose band sold out arena concerts in the ‘70s and ‘80s with big hits like “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “Take It On The Run,” has gushed over the singer with famous blonde locks ever since his 15-year-old stepdaughter dragged him to Bieber’s film, “Never Say Never.”

“I ended up loving the thing and you see how much talent he has. My personal playlist varies from one side of the scale to the other,” Doughty said during a recent phone interview with The Northwestern.

Better yet, he’d love the Bieb – that’s what the kids are calling him – to sing ‘One Lonely Night’ while guest starring on the Fox TV show “Glee.” It worked for Journey, right? Their song “Don’t Stop Believin’” became an instant sing-a-long classic after season one.

“It would pay off my mortgage

that’s for sure,” Doughty said.

No guest appearances on “Glee” are in the works but the band is making a stop in Oshkosh Monday to kick off the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2011 AirVenture. The performance, free to all AirVenture guests, will be at ConocoPhillips Plaza immediately following the afternoon air show.

And although “Time For Me To Fly” would be the perfect song to start the show, plan for “Don’t Let Them Go,” the first track off the 1980 album “Hi Infidelity.”

This summer REO Speedwagon is touring in honor the album’s 30th anniversary, which sold more than

10 million copies and features the big ballad “Keep On Loving You.” The band re-released the album complete with the re-mastered versions of the original demo tapes found in a manager’s garage at the bottom of a cardboard box.

“It was fun, it brought back memories,” Doughty said. “These demos are very raw, they don’t have background vocals or keyboard parts. The basic performances were from those original demos ... it really shows you a behind the scenes why that album started out with the right feel.”

REO Speedwagon has released six albums since 1980, none of them living up to the success of “Hi Infidelity.” Doughty, who said he’s lived more than one lifetime since that album was released, doesn’t seem to mind.

“Newer material is almost something bands do to keep their own creativity flowing,” Doughty said. “The audience came to hear the stuff they know…we know we’re working for them and

try to keep it to the stuff you would expect, and I don’t mind that because it’s our favorite songs to play, too.”

Recently the group shared equal billing at a concert with country singer, Trace Adkins. Fans hung around for both sets and knew the lyrics to each musician’s songs equally, he said.

“It’s just concert type of music, like going to a baseball game it never goes out of style.”

But clothing and hairstyles do. The worst part about having a career that spans four decades is signing album covers from way back when, he said. Doughty altogether avoids watching the music videos from the ‘80s.

“I haven’t seen our videos in a while, it’s tough enough to sign 40-year-old album covers, I look at myself and it looks like a little kid. It’s a blessing and a curse to have the whole public watch you growing up, it’s a strange.”

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Boat & watercraft rentalEcklund Motorsports and Marine,

2794 Marine Drive, (920) 233-3313. Kalbus Country Harbor, 5305 Lake Road,

(920) 426-0062. Sweetwater Performance Center,

501 S. Main St., (920) 230-6379.

Bowling Electric Lounge,

405 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, (920) 230-3707. Oshkosh Lanes,

275 N. Washburn St., Oshkosh, (920) 426-5445. Recreation Lanes,

710 S. Main St., Oshkosh, (920) 235-9822. Shoreview Lanes,

1823 Grove St., Oshkosh, (920) 235-4640. T & O Lanes,

1007 Oregon St., Oshkosh, (920) 235-7930. Legends Lanes,

120 W Main, Omro, (920) 685-2694.Fox River Sports Bar and Lanes,

120 W. Main St., Omro, (920) 685-5002. Marble Park Lanes,

675 Grant St., Winneconne, (920) 582-4140. Berlin Lanes,

119 N. Pearl St., Berlin, (920) 361-1282. Stars and Strikes,

435 W. Water St., Princeton, (920) 295-3333. Plaza Bowl,

1216 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon, (920) 748-2100.

Camping Circle R Campground,

1185 Old Knapp Road, (920) 235-8909. Eureka Dam Campsite,

9361 Eureka Lock Road, Omro, (920) 685-5441. Hickory Oaks Campground,

3485 Vinland Road, (920) 235-8076.K B Cove Resort, 7098 Highway 45 South, (920) 688-2485.

Dance studios Crosby Dance Studio,

667 N. Main St., (920) 235-5150. Julie’s Touch of Silver,

2070 W. 20th Ave., (920) 231-8414. Richard’s School of the Dance,

219 State St., (920) 235-1070. Danceworks,

832 1/2 Congress St., Ripon, (920) 748-5008Valley Academy for the Arts,

125 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, (920) 279-1578.Valley Social Dance Studio,

167 ½ Main St., Menasha, (920) 277-9488

Miniature golf Settlers Mill, Prime Outlet, Center,

3025 S. Washburn St., (920) 426-4221. Funland Go-Karting and Mini-Golf

1423 Green Valley Road, Neenah, 920-419-0410. Whittmann’s Funland,

1396 Appleton Road, Menasha, (920) 722-0098.Funset Boulevard,

3916 W. College Ave., Appleton, (920) 993-0909.

Ice skating YMCA 20th Avenue location,

3303 W. 20th Ave., (920) 230-8439.Tri-County Arena,

700 E. Shady Lane, Neenah, (920) 731-9731.Appleton Family Ice Center,

1717 E Witzke Blvd., Appleton, (920) 830-7679.

Inline skating AND skateboarding

Red Arrow Park, Eagle Street and Taft Avenue. Menominee Park, Hazel Street and Merritt Avenue.

Live entertainmentCall for dates and times Grand Opera House,

100 High Ave., (920) 424-2350Leach Amphitheater,

303 Ceape Ave., (920) 236-5080 The Bar of Oshkosh,

825 N. Washburn St., (920) 232-3566. Barley & Hops,

663 N. Main St., (920) 426-3677. Fratellos,

1501 Arboretum Drive, (920) 232-2337. Fredric March Theatre, UW-Oshkosh campus,

926 Woodland Ave., (920) 424-4417. New Moon Café,

401 N. Main St., (920) 232-0976. O’Marro’s Public House,

2211T Oregon St., (920) 410-7735. Peabody’s Ale House,

544 N. Main St., (920) 230-1110.The Reptile Palace,

141 High Ave., (920) 231-1296.Brooklyn Grill,

607 S. Main St., (920) 230-4477.Comedy Quarter,

1575 Plaza Drive, Neenah, (920) 722-5653.Perfect Presentations,

1534 Lyon Drive, Neenah, (920) 729-9566.Cranky Pat’s,

905 S. Commercial St., Neenah, (920) 725-2662. Skyline Comedy Café, 1004 S. Olde Oneida St.,

Appleton, (920) 734-5653. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center,

400 W. College Ave., Appleton, (800) 982-2787.

Marinas Bayshore Marina and Storage,

617 Bayshore Drive, (920) 231-9936. Fox Harbor Marina,

1000 Bauman St., (920) 235-2028. Hidden Harbor Marina, 7412 County Trunk B,

Winneconne, (920) 582-7032. Kubasta’s Landing,

400 N. Campbell Road, (920) 235-9678. Lakeside Marina Inc.,

902 Taft Ave., (920) 231-4321. Merten Marine Ltd.,

1087 Cozy Lane, (920) 231-6751. Sweetwater Performance Center,

501 S. Main St., (920) 230-6379. Skipper Buds Marina,

1351 Egg Harbor Lane, (920) 231-3200.Spellman’s Marina Inc.,

1713 W. New York Ave., (920) 231-1850. Wisconsin Karni-Pier,

1461 Planeview Dr., (920) 231-0841.

Movies Oshkosh Cinema Ten,

340 S. Koeller St., (920) 233-1570.Hollywood Cinema,

513 N Westhill Blvd., Appleton, (920) 830-6568.Marcus Cinema Appleton East

(formerly Regal Cinema), W3091 Van Roy Rd., Appleton, (920) 831-0973.

Fox Cinema, 400 Third St., Menasha, (920) 727-9005.

Marcus Valley Value Cinema, 2165 S. Memorial Dr., Appleton, (920) 734-2388.

Field of Scenes Drive-In, N 3647 Uni Dr., Kaukauna, (920) 788-1935.

Sports centers Fox Valley Paintball Inc.,

520 S. Eagle St., (920) 426-5566. Oshkosh Athletic Club,

1145 S. Washburn St., (920) 232-1242. Oshkosh Gymnastics Center,

2080 W. 20th Ave., (920) 235-7800. Oshkosh Recreation Department,

425 Division St., (920) 424-0150. Oshkosh YMCA,

324 Washington Ave., (920) 236-3380, and 3303 W. 20th Ave., (920) 230-8439.

Swimming Oshkosh North High School pool,

1100 W. Smith Ave., (920) 424-0150.Pollock Community Water Park,

613 N. Eagle St., (920) 236-5086.South Park Splash Pad, South Park Avenue

and Georgia Street, (920) 236-5080.Oshkosh West High School pool,

375 N. Eagle St., (920) 424-0150.Menominee Park Beach, Hazel Street and Merritt

Avenue, (920) 424-0150.Winnebago County Community Park,

501 East County Trunk Y, (920) 232-1960.

TennisJackson Athletic Field, West Nevada Avenue and

Jackson Street.Teichmiller Park, Sheridan and Crane streets.Oshkosh North High School, 1100 Smith Ave.South Park, South Park Avenue and Ohio Street.Menominee Park, Hazel Street and Merritt Avenue.Stevens Park, Frankfort Street and Bayshore Drive.Oshkosh West High School, 375 N. Eagle St.Westhaven Circle, Westhaven Circle and

Newport Avenue.44th Parallel Park, Allerton and Thorton drives.Winnebago County Community Park,

501 East. County Trunk Y, (920) 232-1960.University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh,

High Avenue and Osceola Street, (920) 424-1034.YMCA Tennis Center,

640 E. County Trunk Y, (920) 236-3400.

GolfWINNEBAGO COUNTYBRIDGEWOOD GOLF CLUB1020 Cameron Way, Neenah (920) 722-98199 holes www.bridgewoodresorthotel.com

FAR-VU GOLF COURSE4985 County Trunk R (920) 231-263118 holes www.farvugolf.com

LAKE BREEzE GOLF CLUB6333 Ball Prairie Road, Winneconne(920) 582-758518 holes www.lakebreezegolfclub.com

LAKE SHORE MUNICIPAL2175 Punhoqua St. (920) 235-620018 holes www.lakeshoregolfcourse.net

OSHKOSH COUNTRY CLUB11 W. Ripple Road (920) 231-107618 holes www.oshkoshcc.com

SUNSET PAR 3 GOLF COURSE3669 S. Washburn St. (920) 235-8114 9 holes

UTICA GOLF CLUB 2330 Knott Road (920) 233-4446 18 holes www.uticagolfclub.com

WINAGAMIE GOLF COURSE 3501 Winagamie Drive, Neenah (920) 757-5453 27 holes www.winagamiegolf.com

WINCHESTER HILLS GOLF COURSE 5310 County Trunk II, Larsen (920) 836-2476 18 holes

WEDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE 1200 E. Huron St., Omro (920) 685-6161 Nine holes www.wedgewoodsupperclub.com

WESTHAVEN GOLF CLUB 1400 Westhaven Drive (920) 233-4640 18 holes www.westhavengolfclub.com

WESTRIDGE GOLF CLUB 8130 Golf Course Drive, Neenah (920) 725-2050 18 holes www.golfwestridgewi.com

FOND DU LAC COUNTYAUBURN BLUFFS GOLF COURSE N2019 River Road, Campbellsport (920) 533-4311 Nine holes

OAKGREEN GOLF COURSE 7405 N. Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac (920) 922-2273 18 holes (par-3 and executive)

ROLLING MEADOWS GOLF COURSE 560 W. Rolling Meadows Drive, Fond du Lac (920) 929-373518 holes www.rollingmeadowsgolfcourse.com

SOUTH HILLS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 1175 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac (920) 921-3636 18 holes southhillsfdl.com

THORNBROOK GOLF COURSE (Par-3)N8821 Bluegill Drive, Fond du Lac (920) 922-2722 Nine holes

WHISPERING SPRINGS GOLF CLUB 380 Whispering Springs Drive, Fond du Lac (920) 921-8053 18 holes www.whisperingspringsgolf.com

GREEN LAKE COUNTYLAWSONIA GOLF COURSE 2615 S. Valley View Drive, Green Lake (800) 529-445336 holes http://lawsonia.com

MASCOUTIN GOLF CLUB W1635 County Trunk A, Berlin (920) 361-2360 27 holes www.mascoutingolf.com

TUSCUMBIA GOLF COURSE 680 Illinois Ave., Green Lake (920) 294-3382 18 holes www.tuscumbiacc.net

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Country side Golf Club W726 Weiler Road, Kaukauna (920) 766-2219 18 holes www.countrysidegolfclubwi.com

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Shoppingaviation plaza Koeller Street and Highway 44 stores include: JCPenney, Rogan’s Shoes

City Center Downtown stores include: Apple Blossom Books, Caramel Crisp Café, Morton Pharmacy, Planet Perk, Thimke Jewelers, Trillium Aveda Salon

fair aCres Center Murdock Avenue & Jackson Street stores include: Pick’n Save, California Nails, Planet Fitness, U.S. Cellular, Starbucks

hiGhway 41 stores include: Best Buy, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, ShopKo, Verizon Wireless, Runaway Shoes, Nedrebos Formalwear, Play It Again Sports, CJ’s Trophies and Gifts/Miller Clocks

landMark plaza Koeller Street near Witzel Avenue stores include: UBake, America’s Mattress Sleepshop, Floor Quest, Stein Garden & Gifts, Stellar Vision, Martial Arts America

Main street/downtown stores include: Action Dancewear, Art City Signs, Art Haus, Atomic Katz, Becker Music, Bergman’s Fine Jewelry, Britton’s Walk Over Shoes, Camera Casino, Chic to Chic, Christensen’s Lingerie, Crescent Moon Antiques, Elle Mae, The Exclusive Company, Frugal Fashion, Great Estates, Guilded Lily, House of Heroes, Household Rentals, Karniby’s, Kitz & Pfeil True Value Hardware, Kitz Printing, Klassy Kids Consignment Shoppe, Lakefly Screen Graphics, Limelite Studios, Main Street Resale, Market Boutique on Main, McKnight & Carlson Wines, Nutrition Discount Center, New Moon Café, Original Oaks Chocolate, Oshkosh Tattoo & Good Girl Piercing, Queen Bee Apparel, Paper Tiger Bookstore, Reimer Jewelers, Sandarella’s Bridal Consignment Shop, Satori Imports, Schultz Pharmacy, Silica Styles, Soiree Urban Gifts, Streets of Fire, Tennies Jewelry, Town Motel, Upscale Resale, Westshore Acupuncture, Westy’s Collectables

oshkosh Center ii Koeller Street and Highway 44 Stores include: Target, Office Max, Sally Beauty Supply, Pick’n Save, U.S. Cellular, Hallmark, Nails Only, Christianos

the outlet Mall 2550 S. Washburn St. stores include: Columbia Sportswear, Golfer’s Outlet, Skiers Outlet, 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment

the outlet shoppes at oshkosh 3001 S. Washburn St. stores include: Aeropostale, Bass, ,Bath & Body Works, Blue Agave Southwest Grill & Bar, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Carter’s Childrenswear, Claire’s Accessories, Corningware Corelle Revere Factory, Deb, Dress Barn/Dress Barn Woman, Eddie Bauer, Factory Brand Shoes, Fragrance Outlet, GAP Outlet, Gymboree Outlet, Harry & David, Jockey, Journeys, Kitchen Collection, Lands’ End Inlet, Lane Bryant Outlet, L’eggs Hanes Bali Playtex, Levi’s, Maurices, Motherhood Maternity, Nike Factory Store, Nine West, Old Navy, Oshkosh B’Gosh, PacSun, Polo Ralph Lauren, Rue 21 etc., Stride Rite, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Uniform Outlet, Van Heusen, VF Outlet, Wilson’s Leather

staples plaza Koeller Street and Ninth Avenue stores include: Staples, Game Crazy, Hobby Lobby, Perfect Nails, Wells Fargo Financial, Walgreens

westowne avenue area stores include: Lowe’s, Menard’s, Festival Foods, Blockbuster, Alltel, Cellcom, Diamond Nails, Uniform Boutique, Verizon Wireless, U.S. Cellular

tower plaza Washburn Street and Ninth Avenuestores include: Pella Bouquet, Sew Care

Museumsoshkosh publiC MuseuMCurrently featuring: PotterFest, a month-long

celebration of the release of the wizard’s final film. Included in admission are daily classes (Tuesdays through Saturdays: Sorting Ceremony (10-11 a.m.), Charms Divination (11 a.m.-noon), Gnome Toss (noon-1 p.m.), Herbology (1-2 p.m.), Ancient Runes Divination (2-3 p.m.), SNAPE Bingo (3-4 p.m.). On Sundays: Sorting Ceremony (1-2 p.m.), Divination,

Ancient Runes, Gnome Toss (2-3 p.m.); Divination, Herbology, SNAPE Bingo (3-4 p.m.).

address: 1331 Algoma Blvd., Oshkoshadmission: $7/ $5 for seniors/ $3.50 for ages 7-17/

free for 6 and younger and members hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30

p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 4:30 p.m. for more: (920) 236-5799 or

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paine art Center and Gardens Currently featuring: William Merritt Chase, Family

Portraits. The exhibit is the first to bring together the famed portraitist’s work, including personal items like the oil on canvas of daughter Koto Robertine Chase Carr Sullivan.

address: 1410 Algoma Blvd., Oshkoshadmission: $9/$5 for ages 5-17 / free for 4 and

younger and membershours: Tuesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.;

closed Mondays.for more: (920) 235-6903 or www.thepaine.org.

eaa airventure MuseuMaddress: 3000 Poberezny Road, OshkoshMuseum admission: $9.75/ $8.50 for seniors/ $7 for

students/ free for 4 and younger. regular hours: Mondays through Saturdays, 8:30

a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more: (920) 426-4818 or http://museum.eaa.org.

oMro area historiCal soCiety MuseuMCurrently featuring: History of the small city on the

Fox River, west of Oshkosh. address: Heritage Hall: 160 E. Main St.; and Old City

Hall, 144 E. Main St., Omro. hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment. for more: (920) 685-2424, www.omrohistory.org.

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58 AIRVENTURE 2011ATTRACTIONSWINNECONNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY COMPLEXCurrently featuring: Complex features a doll cottage

museum, a one-room school, a steamboat museum and more.

Address: 600 Block of West Main Street, Winneconne. Hours: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays from Memorial Day

through Labor Day. 600 block of West Main Street, Winneconne.

Admission: Donations appreciated.For more: (920) 582-4132,

www.winneconnewi.gov/historical/index.htm.

LITTLE WHITE SCHOOLHOUSEKnown for: Birthplace of Republican Party, completely

restored to 1850s condition in 2007. Address: 303 Blackburn St., Ripon.Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Admission: $2/ free for 12 and younger.For more: (920) 748-6764.

BERGSTROM-MAHLER MUSEUMCurrently featuring: Wisconsin Plein Air ExhibitionAddress: 165 N. Park Ave., NeenahAdmission: Free; donations appreciated.Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30

p.m.; Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays.

For more: (920) 751-4658 or www.bergstrom-mahlermuseum.com.

WEIS EARTH SCIENCE MUSEUM Currently featuring: Love the Ledge: Mini exhibit about

the Niagara Escarpment. Permanent exhibits include a “Dinosaur Den” and exploring mines and minerals.

Address: 1478 Midway Road, MenashaAdmission: $2/ $1.50 for seniors and ages 13 to 17/

$1 for 3-11/ free for 2 and youngerHours: Mondays through Thursdays, noon to 4 p.m.;

Fridays, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.

For more: (920) 832-2925 or www.weismuseum.org.

THE BUILDING FOR KIDSCurrently featuring: Once Upon a Time … Discovering

the World of Fairy Tales. The educational and interactive exhibit brings to life the stories of “Beauty and the Beast,” “Cinderella,” “The Elves and the Shoemaker” and more. Also included are permanent exhibits like the doll hospital, DaVinci studio, Gulfstream Jet and more.

Address: 100 W. College Ave., Appleton Admission: $7.25/ free for infants and membersHours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays,

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

For more: (920) 734-3226 or www.buildingforkids.org.

THE HISTORY MUSEUMCurrently featuring: Picturing Main Street: Postcards

From Our PastAddress: 330 E. College Ave., AppletonAdmission: $7.50/ $5.50 students and seniors/ $3.50

for children 5 to 17/ $20 families/ free for children younger than 5.

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

For more: (920) 735-9370, www.myhistorymuseum.org.

PAPER DISCOVERY CENTERCurrently featuring: Permanent exhibits “Health and

Hygiene,” child’s view of papermaking, “From Tree to Tissue”

Address: 425 W. Water St., AppletonAdmission: $5/ $4 seniors/ $3 students/ $12 families. Hours: Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Closed Sundays.For more: (920) 380-7491,

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GARDENS OF THE FOX CITIESCurrently featuring: Pooches and Pups sessions

(Compassionate Canines program) and active older adult summer classes on select days.

Address: Appleton Memorial Park, 1313 Witzke Blvd., Appleton.

Hours: Dawn to dusk every day. Admission: Donations appreciated. For more: (920) 993-1900,

www.gardensfoxcities.org.

TROUT MUSEUM OF ARTCurrently featuring: The Trout Museum of Art

Museums’ Biennial ExhibitionAddress: The Reigel Building, 111 W. College Ave.,

Appleton.Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;

Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays.Admission: $6/ $4 seniors and students/ free for 10

and younger For more: (920) 773-4089, www.troutmuseum.org.

FOND DU LAC CHILDREN’S MUSEUMCurrently featuring: Toddlers can “explore”

underwater reefs, kids can be a chef in the Pizzeria Frazioni, and try your hand at constructing mazes from bamboo – among many other activities tailored for young guests.

Address: 51 Sheboygan St., Fond du LacAdmission: $4.25/ free for infantsHours: Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5

p.m.; Fridays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays.

For more: (920) 929-0707 or www.cmfdl.org.

NATIONAL RAILROAD MUSEUM Currently featuring: Pullman Porters: From Service

to Civil Rights Address: 2285 S. Broadway, Green BayAdmission: $9/ $8 for seniors/ $6.50 for 2-11/ free

for 2 and younger. Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

from January to April; Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May to December. Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. all year.

For more: (920) 437-7623 or www.nationalrrmuseum.org.

NEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM Currently featuring: Green Bay A-Z: Photographs

from the Green Bay Press-Gazette Collection; Alive in Wood: Bird Carvings; Badger Boys: Northeast Wisconsin and the Civil War.

Address: 210 Museum Place, Green BayHours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.

Admission: $5/ $3 for 5-14/ Free for 4 and youngerFor more: (920) 448-4460 or

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KEMPSDirections from EAA main entrance:Northeast on Poberezny St. then leftonto Knapp St. Right onto 44/SouthPark Ave. then left onto Ohio St. Rightonto 9th Ave., then left onto S. Main St.,then right onto Merritt Ave.

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Ave.

Hwy 44

Knapp St. Rd.

Ohio

St.

EAA Entrance

LakesideSuperette

BP

�9th Ave.

Main

St.

Merritt Ave. EastSide Superette BPConvenience Store& Laundromat

Huge selectionof domestic specialty

and imports

Fine Cigarshumidor

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