Fri, Jun 03, 2005
EAA Airventure's Announces Big-Time After-Hours Programs
EAA AirVenture 2005 will host an impressive lineup of evening
programs at Theater in the Woods as some of aviation's leading
personalities and newsmakers will participate at the event July
25th-31st.
Among those scheduled to appear are Burt Rutan and Mike Melvill
of White Knight/SpaceShipOne; actor and pilot Harrison Ford,
Chairman of the EAA Young Eagles Program; Steve Fossett, world
record-setting pilot of the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer; Will
Whitehorn, President of Virgin Galactic, which is working on
creating the space tourism industry; Sir Richard Branson,
founder/chairman of the Virgin Companies; Scott Crossfield,
legendary test pilot; Peter Diamandis, Chairman of the X Prize
Foundation; and Bob Cardin, one of the leaders of the P-38 Glacier
Girl (below) project.
"Evening programs at Theater in the Woods have become an
integral part of the EAA AirVenture experience," said Tom
Poberezny, EAA President and AirVenture Chairman. "We're excited
about this year's programs, for EAA members, families and all
aviation enthusiasts. It looks to truly be a memorable year."
Several award ceremonies are also held at EAA's AirVenture
Theater in the Woods. Awards include the Bax Seat Trophy, the
August of Flight Award, the Spirit of Flight Award, and the Bill
Barber award. Other awards include the 2005 National General
Aviation Awards and the 2005 Grand Champion Lindy awards.
Theater in the Woods is an open-air pavilion with a capacity of
approximately 3,500 under cover, as well as space for
more guests around the primary seating area.
Theater in the Woods Highlights 2005:
- Monday July 25
Awards: Bax Seat Trophy / Raspet Award / Spirit of Flight
Award
Program: "Then and Now" - with Scott Crossfield and Mike
Melvill
- Tuesday July 26
Awards: Major Achievement / Newsletter Editor / Web Editor
Awards / President's Awards
Program: "Winning the Ansari X Prize" - with Burt Rutan and Mike
Melvill
Program: "Look to the Future" - with Will Whitehorn
- Wednesday July 27
Awards: 2005 National General Aviation awards presented by
FAA Administrator Marion Blakey
Program: "Around the World Nonstop, Non-Refueled" - Steve Fossett
and Sir Richard Branson Q & A with Young Eagles Chairman,
Harrison Ford
- Thursday July 28
Program: "Future of the X-Prize" - with Peter Diamandis
- Friday July 29
Awards: Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, presented by World
Airshow News
Program: "The Story of the Glacier Girl" - with Bob Cardin of the
Lost Squadron Museum
- Saturday July 30
Awards: 2005 Grand Champion Lindy Awards recognizing the finest
homebuilts, vintage aircraft, ultralights, warbirds, rotorcraft and
seaplanes.
(Schedule is subject to change without notice.)
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