2010 SPECIAL EVENTS
Big Birds Over EAA Saturday September 11, 2010 9AM – 4PM Join the fun for the first annual “Big Birds Over EAA”, radio controlled model airplane event. Located on the EAA grounds, this free event will feature amazing giant scale RC aircraft of all types, including Warbirds, Aerobatic, Jets, Vintage and Sport Aviation. Watch RC experts fly their planes throughout the day in various demonstrations. Wander through the other models on display and talk with the flyers about the skills needed to fly these unique planes. Food will be available throughout the day at the event. Experience RC aircraft like you never have before!
Little Wings, Big Dreams: Sport Aviation in Miniature The museum’s newest exhibit, “Little Wings...Big Dreams, Sport Aviation in Miniature” opened March 20 in the Gilbert H. Hansen Photography Gallery. This exhibit showcases the remarkable skills and imagination of model aircraft builders of various disciplines, including radio control, free-flight, control line and static models. Many EAA members began their interest in aviation by creating model planes. Through the years, that interest grew into aviation careers and fascination with full size aircraft. Several members have loaned their models to this exhibit, since they are still active modelers and enjoy sharing their enthusiasm for their hobby with others. For a sampling of the model show check out the photo gallery on the EAA website http://www.eaa.org/photos/
Fall Color Flights in EAA’s 1929 Ford Tri-Motor! October 9th and 10th See the city of Oshkosh and the surrounding area ablaze in the colors of the season! This 20-25 minute flight will be an experience you will remember forever. The cost is just $65 for adults and $55 for children ages 17 and under. Flights will take off from the EAA AirVenture Museum’s Pioneer Airport every 45 minutes. Flight times are 10:00 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, October 9th and 10:30 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday, October 10th . Don’t miss this unique ride in this majestic airplane. Give the flight as an early Christmas present or as a birthday gift! For more information and to make reservations please call 920-426-6880. All flights are weather permitting.
EAA’s Haunted Hangar October 22 & 23, 2010 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. For two nights only, the spirit of Halloween connects with aviation history at the EAA AirVenture Museum’s popular annual event! All the lights are turned off in the Museum and spooky guides will lead guests on an exciting flashlight tour though a Haunted Hangar. Watch out for Halloween ghosts and surprises as you hear chilling stories filled with ghastly aviation history (…and the airplanes look pretty neat under flashlights too!) Admission to the Haunted Hangar is just $5 per person and all visitors are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costume. Plus EAA members and children five and under are admitted free. Reservations are not required, but recommended by calling 920-426-6880 Volunteers are needed for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Museum.
EAA’s Slightly Haunted Hangar Saturday, October 23, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For younger visitors, EAA’s Slightly Haunted Hangar is a fun and friendly way to celebrate Halloween. They’ll have the opportunity to trick or treat in the EAA AirVenture Museum, play holiday-themed games, participate in Halloween activities and even come dressed in their favorite costume. Admission to the Slightly Haunted Hangar is included in regular Museum admission. Plus, don’t forget that EAA members and children age five and under are always admitted free to the EAA Museum. Join in on all the fun! Volunteers are needed for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Museum.