Wed, Feb 25, 2004
Organization Hosts Simulator Weekend; Tuskegee Tribute
EAA is reminding us
that a couple of exciting events are taking place this week. During
EAA AirVenture Museum's annual Flight Simulator Weekend on February
28-29, visitors can experience virtual flight through many
different simulation platforms. Get hands-on with a radio-control
model simulator; instructional sessions on Microsoft Flight
Simulator 2004, Microsoft X-Box and PlayStation 2- based flight
simulators; kite and hot air balloon simulators; three-axis
simulated flight in the popular MaxFlight F-16 full-motion
simulator; and Combat Flight Simulator dogfight missions.
Attendees can also try their hands at recreating the first
powered flight by flying the immensely popular 1903 Wright Flyer
simulator, an accurate reproduction of the controls and flight
characteristics of the world's first powered airplane. All
activities are included in regular Museum admission except the
MaxFlight full-motion simulator (additional $6 per person). Hours
are 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on
Sunday.
In, addition to the virtual flying, EAA offers a historic
reminder of some real-world aviators. EAA's AirVenture
Museum’s commemorative program and exhibit launch,
“Salute to Tuskegee Airmen,” takes place on Wednesday,
February 25, including a special exclusive webcast for EAA members.
Along with special display of a North American T-6 used to train
Tuskegee pilots, the organization welcomes two original Tuskegee
Airmen, Richard Macon and Robert Martin, for a special presentation
beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Eagle Hangar. The
evening presentation featuring Macon and Martin will be webcast on
the EAA members-only website.
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