Wed, Jul 02, 2003
Neil Armstrong, Chuck Yaeger, and the Wright Family
Some of the biggest
names in aviation history are among the special guests during this
year's evening programs at the Experimental Aircraft Association's
51st annual fly-in convention, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (July
29-August 4).
Among the guests participating in the evening programs at EAA
AirVenture's Theater in the Woods are Neil Armstrong, the first man
to set foot on the moon; Chuck Yeager, the first person to fly
faster than the speed of sound; and members of the Wright family
talking about the achievement of their ancestors Orville and
Wilbur.
"As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of powered flight at EAA
AirVenture this year, we wanted to bring together those whose names
marked the true highlights of the first century of flight," said
Tom Poberezny, EAA President and AirVenture Chairman. "This
schedule of special guests, along with the other aviation,
entertainment and awards programs scheduled for every evening
during AirVenture will make this a truly memorable week for
everyone interested in aviation."
Evening programs at EAA's annual fly-in have been part of the
event almost as long as the gathering has existed. The first
programs were created as educational seminars or entertainment for
the aviation enthusiasts who were camping on the grounds. Since
then, the programs have evolved into a sparkling showcase of
aviation personalities, musical entertainment and recognition for
EAA members and others.
Among some of the highlights of
the 2003 schedule of evening programs include:
- "A Night with Chuck Yeager and Friends" (Wednesday,
July 30) - A unique and personal discussion with Gen. Yeager,
encompassing aviation and personal achievements, hosted by noted
personality David Hartman;
- "The Wright Brothers and First Flight" (Thursday, July 31) - A
one-of-a-kind overview hosted by David Hartman with Stephen Wright
(great-grandnephew of the Wright brothers), Amanda Wright Lane
(great-grandniece), Tom Crouch of the National Air and Space Museum
and Darrell Collins from the Wright Brothers National
Memorial;
- "An Evening with Neil Armstrong" (Friday, August 1) - The first
man to step on the moon discusses his personal insights on 100
years of flight.
In addition, the annual "Lindy" aircraft awards will be
presented in AirVenture's final evening program on Sunday, August
3.
The nightly programs begin approximately 7:30 p.m. at Theater in
the Woods and are included with all AirVenture
admissions.
A complete schedule of evening programs is available at the EAA
AirVenture web site.
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