MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 23, 2011)  The second-annual Lindbergh Foundation Day takes place on Thursday, March 31 from 9 a.m - 2 p.m.  This year, the Foundation is putting together an outstanding line-up of aviation industry speakers who will offer their unique perspectives on aviation-related topics, as well as new and existing technology and the impact they may have on our environment.  All the forums will be held in the multipurpose room at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy on the SUN 'n FUN campus.

"Last month, the Lindbergh Foundation launched the Aviation Green Alliance to support aviation-related companies and individuals who are committed to proactively addressing aviation and environmental challenges," said Foundation Chairman, President and CEO Larry Williams. "One of the objectives of this program is to offer informational programs that are focused on the industry's progress in addressing aviation's environmental footprint.  Lindbergh Foundation Day at SUN 'n FUN is the perfect venue for us to present our first in a series of forums being planned at key aviation venues throughout the year.  We thank SUN 'n FUN for their support of our efforts."

The schedule of events is as follows:

9:00 AM  FORUM 1 - Aviation and the Environment - A Rapid Review of New Initiatives

Enterprises and Facilities   

• Robert Stangarone, VP Corporate Communications - Cessna Aircraft Co.
• Curt LoPresti, President - LoPresti Aviation

Alternative Fuels 

• Jonathon Ziulkowski,VP Renewable Fuels, Chief Pilot-Swift Enterprises, Ltd.
• Dr. Pat Anderson, Associate Professorof Aeronautical Engineering-Embry Riddle Aviation University

Propulsion 

• RJ Siegel, CEO - LoPresti Aviation Engineering
• Shawn O'Day, Director, Business & General Aviation Marketing - GE Aviation
• John Bouma - Director of Engineering - Cessna Aircraft Co.

Integrated Systems/Electric Airplanes 

• Jeremy Monett, CEO - Sonex Aircraft
• George Bye, President and CEO - Bye Energy       

10:05 AM   FORUM 2 - Saving Energy in Enterprises and Facilities

• Curt LoPresti, President - LoPresti Aviation   

11:05 AM   FORUM 3 - New Alternative Fuels

• Jonathon Ziulkowski, VP - Renewable Fuels, Chief Pilot - Swift Enterprises, Ltd.
• Dr. Pat Anderson, Associate Professor of Aeronautical Engineering - Embry Riddle University  

12:05 PM  FORUM 4 - Clean Propulsion Alternatives

• RJ Siegel, CEO - LoPresti Aviation Engineering
• Shawn O'Day, Director, Business & General Aviation Marketing - GE Aviation
• John Bouma - Director of Engineering - Cessna Aircraft Co.  

1:05 PM   FORUM 5 - Integrated Systems/Electric Airplanes

• Jeremy Monett, CEO - Sonex Aircraft
• George Bye, President and CEO - Bye Energy

2:05 PM   FORUM 6 - Birth of the Electric Aircraft Industry

• Erik Lindbergh, Founder, co-CEO - LEAP Education Program

The Aviation Green Alliance was established to create multiple platforms for members to share strategies, findings, progress, and ideas related to aviation's environmental challenges.  "This program is just the beginning of our efforts to let the world to know how manufacturers, operators, service companies, and individuals in aviation are actively involved in making measurable, scalable and sustainable environmental progress," said Williams. "These outstanding presentations will provide proof of their initiative and commitment to this important subject."

# # #

About SUN 'n FUN

SUN 'n FUN, a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization based in Lakeland, Florida, is best known for its annual International Fly-In & Expo.  The Fly-In event is the primary source of funding for an expanding menu of year-round, aviation-oriented education programs offered by SUN 'n FUN and its wholly owned subsidiary, the Florida Air Museum (FAM).  FAM was named the state's "Official Aviation Museum and Education Center" by the Florida legislature and has initiated education programs for aviation enthusiasts of all ages - especially young people - featuring valuable "hands on" learning experiences.  SUN 'n FUN and FAM provide ongoing support to the Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA), a high school career academy located on the SUN 'n FUN campus that was created in partnership with the Polk County School Board, Polk State College, the University of South Florida Polytechnic, Gulf Coast Avionics and other education-minded organizations.  A growing scholarship program provides financial support to ensure these education programs are accessible to all.  For more information, access the SUN 'n FUN and FAM website at www.sun-n-fun.org <http://www.sun-n-fun.org/>  or call (863) 644-2431.