Friday, August 7, 2009

EAA AirVenture 09: What's new to see at EAA AirVenture Museum

During EAA AirVenture 2009 weekend people can get in free if you are wearing a wristband.
Or the regular prices are:
Adults (18+): $12.50
Senior (62+): $10.50
Students (6-17): $9.50
Children (5 and Under Free): Free
Family Rate: $31.00
EAA Members: Always FREE

EAA AirVenture Museum Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Sunday: 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Not Open: New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Pioneer Airport Open: Friday-Sunday from the first week in May until second weekend in October. From Memorial Day to Labor Day it is open seven days a week. Extended hours are during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in week.

What's new at EAA AirVenture Museum for 2009?
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A large-scale model of the 1909 Curtiss-Warner airplane.
-New large-display of plastic scale models in the Eagle Hanger

-Black and White photographs taken by Steve Marks from the Galt Airport Project
-Great Moments in Mission Aviation
-Johnny Carson's flight bag and log book.
-New Acquisitions display case spotlights (newest aviation artifacts)

Airplane Rides
Photo courtesy of Google (EAA's Ford Tri-Motor)
Airport: Wittman Regional Airport (during EAA AirVenture)

Website: http://www.airventuremuseum.org/fordtrimotor/
Cost: $55.00 per person
Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Monday-Saturday and 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Sunday
EAA's restored 1929 Ford Tri-Motor is the world's first mass-produced airliner. Once in a lifetime opportunity. So, fly i
t now!

Photo courtesy of Google (EAA's B-17 Flying Fortress)
Airport: Wittman Regional Airport (during EAA AirVenture)

Website: http://www.b17.org/
Cost (Pre-Booking Prices): EAA Member- $359 Non-EAA Member- $399
Cost (Walk-up Prices): EAA Member- $385 Non-EAA Member- $425
Reservations at: http://www.b17.org/ or call 1-800-359-6217

Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Monday-Saturday and 7:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. Sunday
EAA's restored B-17G Flying Fortress "Aluminum Overcast" is an American heavy bomber that helped turn the tide of battle in World War II. Fly a mission back in time and feel of what if felt to be in World World II.


Photo courtesy of EAA (Bell 47 M*A*S*H helicopter)
Airport: Pioneer Airport (during EAA AirVenture)
Cost: $40.00 per person
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Monday-Saturday. 12:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Sunday
If you want to fly in a helicopter then fly a Bell 47. This is an unforgettable flight.