2010 SPECIAL EVENTS
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/
Pioneer Airport Open Daily The new flying season is now open at Pioneer Airport, with vintage aircraft activities, plus Young Eagles flights. More than 50 vintage airplanes are displayed in seven period hangers designed to take you back to aviation’s “Golden Age” of the 1920’s and 30’s. The unique recreation will take you back to a time when the magic of flying astounded and charmed the whole world. Admission to Pioneer Airport is included with regular museum admission. www.pioneerairport.org
Good Ol’ Days August 21-22, 2010 10AM – 5PM Good Ol’ Days” is a living history weekend held annually at EAA’s Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh. It offers a genuine “step back in time” experience for visitors of all ages, re-creating what airports were like during the early days of air travel. Come and see the excitement and adventure of early flight brought back to life. You’ll meet characters from the past, rediscover the folklore, crafts and skills of old-time aviation, and see some truly incredible old airplanes take to the skies once more! Good Ol’ Days takes place August 21 and 22, 2010 – 10:00am to 5:00pm Good Ol’ Days offers a great day out for the entire family. Weather permitting, incredible vintage airplanes will be flying all day! Look out for a wide variety of visiting aircraft.