I have attached a copy of an announcement I picked up during my trip to Moscow last week.  I have several friends at the Moscow Aviation Institute who have asked me to post this announcement.  (I have done some editing, but the contents is unchanged from the original announcement.)   For those of you not familiar with the Moscow Aviation Institute, it is the leading Russian school of higher education dedicated to the training of aircraft and spacecraft designers.  It specializes in airframe design, powerplant design, control systems, and power systems. Virtually all of the major former Soviet airframe designers (Tupolev, Su, Iluchine, Migoyan, etc.) were schooled at MAI.  I had the opportunity to tour the two museums that are maintained at MAI.  The aircraft include Mig23, Su 27, Yak 38, the cockpit of an F-111(!), among others.  It was a fascinating and eye opening experience, expecially given the fact that the museum was, until a year or so ago, closed to virtually everyone.  I also had the opportunity to see some of the experiments being conducted with plasma drive engines for future space craft use.  If you have any questions about the Institute, or the program, I would be glad to try and answer them.  The institute, and most of it's faculty have e-mail addresses.  However, it takes about a day or so for the receiver to get the message.  They are still a bit antiquated - but they are rapidly changing!  Steve Emmett semmett@gmuvax2.gmu.edu  ps  please send any questions you have for me via e-mail.  George Mason university has about a 2 week (!) delay in news feed delivery.   -------------------------------------------------------------------  		MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL AVIATION SCHOOL  The aviation school "Poljot" (meaning Flight) is organized by the the Moscow Aviation Institute, the prominent Russian Center of airspace education and the foreign trade firm Poljot, well known in various parts of the world for their quartz and mechanical wrist watches.  The course of studies will last only 50 days, but during this time you will have the unique opportunity: 	- to listen to intensive courses on the main aviation disciplines, the history and theory of techniques, and design of airplanes; 	- to visit and get acquainted with the world known Russian  aviation firms - TU, MiG, Yak, Il and Su; 	- to meet and have discussions with famous aviation scientists, engineers and pilots; 	- to visit the most interesting museums of unique aviation techniques which were closed for many years to the public; 	- to see the International Airspace Show which will take place in Moscow from 31 August through 3 September 1993; 	- to visit famous art museums, historical and architectural monuments, theatres and concert halls; 	- to take part in sport competitions and have a great time with new friends.  The Director of the school is Mr. Oleg Samelovich, a well known Russian scientist, professor, general designer and the Chief of the Airplanes Design Department of the Moscow Aviation Institute.  Mr. Samelovich is one of the designers of the the Su-24, Su-25, and Su-27  The lectures are given in English, using a multi-media concept.  The students are provided with all the necessary text books and literature.  After the full course of studies are completed, the student will receive a special certificate of graduation.  The cost of studies, including hotel, meals, excursions, theatres, etc is $3500.  To apply for admission, send your application to:  109147 Moscow Marksistskaja 34 Foreign Trade Firm "Poljot" 274 00 13 (phone) 274 00 22 (FAX) 411989 POLEX SU (telex)  In your application, include your full name, address, date and place of birth.  In addition, include complete passport information, as well as a description of your education.  Upon receipt of this information, "Poljot" will immediately forward to you an official invitation for obtaining a Russian entrance visa as well as details on payment.  Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.  (signed)	O. Samelovich  ------------------------------------------------------------------------   --   Steve Emmett				 semmett@gmuvax2.gmu.edu