Dulles Air & Space DIsplay Sat 6/19 - Need Joe's Posters

[CraginS]

We are set to represent HG & PG this Saturday at the Uvar-Hadzy Center at Dulles. The "official" we is Dan Tuckwiller, Matt Ingram, and me. That "official" part means we get free parking out back. Sadly, Bacil will not be able to take part.

We invite any and all other members to come be part of our display team. Admission is free, but there is a $15 parking fee.

If you can work out carpooling with Dan, Matt, or me, you get beat the $15 cost. Of course, that also commits you to being there all day.

Also, I am looking for the big HG posters that Joe Gregor made. I'll come get them Friday evening from whoever has custody if we can locate them.

I'll have paper, tape and pipe-cleaners galore to run the paper hang glider activity Brian V-H set up several years ago. The kids loved that one when Brian was running it. We will also set up one or two f gliders and have a gear display.

Come out, talk up flying, and have a great time!

Call me or e-mail me if you have questions or can volunteer for part of the day.

Cragin Shelton
703-922-6472 (cell)
CraginSh@gmail.com

[markc]

Hey Craig, if I remember correctly, I think that Matt I. has the (very nice!) club banners
that Charlotte created. Might make sense to bring those along too!

Cheers,

MarkC

PS: Might be able to swing by if work tasks allow.

[CraginS]

AN Officla Invitaiotn:
AFCEA NOVA proudly sponsors

The 6th Annual Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy
Family Day & Aviation Fly-In

www.afceanova.org/familyday

Saturday, June 19
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum's
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Dulles, VA

Admission: No Admission fee - gratis to the public
Parking: $15/vehicle (why not carpool with a neighbor?)

* RSVP for you and your family to attend "Family Day" at the Smithsonian
(You will receive an update a few days before the event, with the list of aircraftk, activities, etc., plus directions, parking, and other logistics details to help you get to the event)
* View Aircraft that are Flying-in for Family Day at the Smithsonian
* More details about Family Day on the Smithsonian event website

More About Smithsonian Family Day & Fly-In

More than 60 visiting aircraft ranging from antique to modern military, balloons to un-manned vehicles, will be on display outside the Boeing Aviation Hangar. Pilots will be with their aircraft to answer questions, and in some cases visitors will be invited to sit in the cockpit.

Inside the Center will be an array of special activities for all ages. Visitors can learn what it takes to become a pilot; and youngsters can participate in a living legends art activity, talk to model airplane experts, enjoy hands-on activities, learn about careers in aviation, engineering, math & science, and fly a simulator. Even toddlers are included, with “Flights of Fancy” stories and other age-appropriate activities.

Outside the Center:

* Airplanes of many sizes, types and countries of origin
* Civilian, Commercial, Military aircraft
* Helicopters
* Hot-air balloons
* Model airplane flight demos
* And pilots galore!

Inside the Center:

* Tours
10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. (90 minutes).
Meet at the Docent Desk, Boeing Aviation Hangar ground level
Discover the Center’s artifacts through the eyes of an expert guide.
* Discovery Stations
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Throughout the Boeing Aviation Hangar.
Discovery Stations are portable, interactive carts that encourage informal learning through active looking, discussion, and hands-on activities related to aviation, space exploration, astronomy, and planetary geology. Operated by volunteers or Museum staff, the carts provide interactive fun for all ages. This year’s themes include: become a pilot, principles of flight, HAWX! and Blazing Angels aviation flight simulators, and Cessna 150.
* Activities
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Throughout the building.
Enjoy a variety of fun, educational, hands-on activities for all ages, participate in demonstrations, and learn about aviation-related topics.
* Art activity - identify the parts of an airplane
* Prize activity - earn a Become A Pilot For the Day certificate
* Parachute Packing Hands-on Demonstration - Big Air Sportz / Transcending Fear
* International Plastic Modelers Society - Model Building Demonstration
* “Land the Space Shuttle” Flight Simulation
* Make Your Own SR-71 Activity
* University of Maryland - Powered Maple Seed Monocopter Demonstration
* Wright Brothers Musical Performance
11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
South End Boeing Aviation Hangar
See performances by Thirst & Howl Productions.
* Book Signings
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Various locations inside the Boeing Aviation Hangar
Meet the author and have your book signed. Books will be available for purchase on site. Check back for more details.
* Flights of Fancy Story Time
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Claude Moore Education Center Area
Young “pilots in training” (ages 4-7 years old) and their adult companions will enjoy fun-filled stories about aviation- and space-related topics.
* Airbus IMAX® Theater Presentations
Catch a film! Click here to purchase tickets online or to learn more about the films.
Legends of Flight - 11 am, 1:45 pm + 4:30pm
Fighter Pilot - 12 pm, 2:45 pm + 5:30 pm
To Fly! - 1 pm + 3:45 pm
* FAA Wright Brother’s Master Pilot Award Presentation
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Claude Moore Education Center classroom 2A

Location:

Smithsonian Air & Space Museum's
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Dulles, VA
On Air and Space Museum Pkwy. off Rte. 28, Chantilly, Va.

If inclement weather prevents visiting airplanes from arriving, indoor activities will still take place.

* RSVP for you and your family to attend "Family Day" at the Smithsonian
(You will receive an update a few days before the event, with the list of aircraftk, activities, etc., plus directions, parking, and other logistics details to help you get to the event)
* View Aircraft that are Flying-in for Family Day at the Smithsonian
* More details about Family Day on the Smithsonian event website

Smithsonian Family Day & Fly-in is sponsored by:
AFCEA NOVA & WTOP