EAA AirVenture Museum

EAA Airventure Museum

Space Week 2009
November 30- December 4

This week is designed to introduce students in grades 3 – 8 to the science and wonder of space exploration. Each day exciting and educational activities will take place between 10AM and 1PM, including Fizzing Rockets (grades3-5) and Rocket Car (grades 6-8). All students will have the opportunity to design and build a vehicle to protect an “Eggstronaut” from the perils of reentry. The ultimate test will be to see whose “Eggstronaut” survives the giant drop. For more information, prices and to make reservations for your class call 920-426-6880 or email museum@eaa.org

VAN’S RV-3
The RV-3 homebuilt was designed by Dick VanGrunsven as a “total performance airplane” – to do as many things as possible as well as possible. Its simple construction and the attention to aerodynamic detail produced an aircraft capable of high cruise speeds, low landing speeds, short field capability and aerobatic performance. A large cockpit with good visibility and stable handling characteristics make it a favorite among pilots. The Museum’s prototype RV-3, has been followed by the RV-4, RV-6, RV-7, RV-8, and RV-9 with several thousands of all models built. Learn more in the Van’s RV-3 prototype virtual exhibit.

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Christmas in the Air
Tuesday December 8, 2009
2:30PM -8:00PM

Join us for EAA's Annual Christmas in the Air FREE Holiday Celebration and Open House. Enjoy music from over 20 local madrigal and choral groups in four staged areas throughout the museum. “Those Funny Little People” are returning again this year with performances at 5:00PM and 7:30PM. The “Just Plane Chocolate” tasting experience begins at 5:00PM. Save room for the free cookies and milk available throughout the evening. Make this your newest holiday tradition. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Santa arrives at 6:30 by helicopter and will be visiting children until 8:00PM. www.airventuremuseum.org/christmasintheair

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“I Learned about Flying from That”- by: Barry Ross

For the past 25 years Barry has illustrated Flying magazine’s monthly feature “I Learned About Flying From That”. These accounts of pilot’s sometimes hair-raising, sometimes funny and always educational experiences are the basis for the paintings that are featured here. He has tried to evoke both the risk and thrill of flight, capture the moment when things have gone awry, and yet give the viewer a hopeful feeling that the crisis will be satisfactorily resolved. Click here for more information.