To Infinity & Beyond! (Saturday, August 28th)

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson- NWSFS Vice Chair:

The Museum of Flight

To Infinity and Beyond! The Hubble Space Telescope and the Space Shuttle

Saturday, August 28, 2 p.m., Allen Theater

The Hubble Space Telescope is without a doubt the most popular telescope in history. Solar System Ambassador Dr. Ron Hobbs will provide an overview of the beginnings, launch and orbital refurbishment of this icon of human exploration and the Space Shuttle that made it all possible.

The Museum of Flight | 9404 East Marginal Way South | Seattle | WA | 98108 | 206.764.5720
http://www.museumofflight.org/

The Museum of Flight: "Robots vs. Humans in Spaceflight" etc

Posted on behalf of Michael Citrak - NWSFS Chair:

The Museum of Flight

"Robots vs. Humans in Spaceflight: Technology, Evolution, and Interplanetary Travel"
Lecture by Dr. Roger Launius
Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m. Allen Theater
Chair of the Division of Space History, National Air and Space Museum and former Chief Historian at NASA, Roger Launius will make a presentation based on a recent book that explores the history and possible futures for human/robotic spaceflight, "Imagining Space: Achievements, Possibilities, Predictions, 1950-2050." Admission is $10 for general public and $5 for Museum members.

"Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future of Human Spaceflight"
Lecture by Dr. Roger Launius
Saturday, April 17, 2 p.m. Allen Theater
Launius will explore the history of spaceflight during the past 50 years and offer comments on the core challenges for future exploration. Those challenges include political will; cheap, reliable access to space; smart robotics; protecting this planet and this species; and exploration of the moon and Mars.

The Museum of Flight | 9404 East Marginal Way South | Seattle | WA | 98108 |
206.764.5720
http://www.museumofflight.org/

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The Museum of Flight upcomming events

The Museum of Flight upcoming events posted on behalf of Michael Citrak NWSFS - Chair:

Wells Fargo Free First Thursday

Thursday, March 4, 5-9 p.m.

Once a month, the Museum stays open late-and admission is free! Enjoy museum exhibits and more from 5 - 9 p.m., courtesy of Wells Fargo. Museum Store and Wings Café will also remain open for the extended hours on this night.

Challenger Learning Center Public Mission

Saturday, March 27, 1 - 3 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an astronaut? Here is your chance! Sessions are for participants ages 10 and up--under 16 years of age requires adult supervision. Sessions are $10/participant (non-participating adults are free.) Pre-registration is required. For further information, call 206.764.1384 or e-mail education@museumofflight.org.

Women Fly! Panel:Women Flyers from Around the World

Saturday, March 6, 2 p.m., Allen Theater

Friday's Women Fly! panel returns for a public presentation on Saturday. This year's panelists includes distinguished women pilots from almost every continent. Their experiences include flights in the Australian outback, Alaskan wilderness, Antarctic slopes, African plains and the urban landscapes of Europe, Japan, South Africa and the United States.

For more info see:

www.museumofflight.org

The Museum of Flight | 9404 East Marginal Way South | Seattle | WA | 98108

Upcomming events for February at the Museum of Flight

Re-posted on behalf of Michael Citrak - NWSFS Chair:

February 2010 Events
There are lots of cool things at the Museum Of Flight this Saturday.  You can make it a fanish date:  Museum Of Flight by day, and the NWSFS Social (Sauce Off) in the evening.

PSEC Engineering Fair
Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Side Gallery
The Museum and the Puget Sound Engineering Council celebrate National Engineers week with an Engineering Fair. Local chapters of national societies representing the entire span of engineering disciplines will staff booths all day where those interested in engineering careers can learn more about the exciting opportunities available. Several university engineering departments and student clubs will also be represented. Visit www.eweek.org for more information

15th Annual Popsicle Bridge Contest
Saturday, Feb. 13, 8 a.m.-Noon, William M. Allen Theater
The Younger Member Forum of the American Society of Civil Engineers hosts a competition of bridges built using only Popsicle sticks and white glue. Each year, teams of high school students from local schools build bridges that are strong, efficient and aesthetically pleasing. The bridges will be judged and tested to failure with a hydraulic press. Winners will be announced at noon.

2010 NW Scale Modelers Show
Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., T.A. Wilson Great Gallery
See hundreds of detailed scale model aircraft, cars, spacecraft and more at the largest model show in the Pacific Northwest. This year's show will feature a walk through world history with everything from T.Rex to Star Trek. NWSM Club members will be on hand all weekend--don't miss this chance to see them at work on projects and answer all your questions about the fascinating hobby of plastic scale modeling.

Children ages 6 and up are invited to learn the art of modeling during free "Make and Take" model building workshops sponsored by Galaxy Hobby and Skyway Model Shop. Workshops are first-come, first-served. Each child should have an adult helper.

Pan Am and the Boeing Model 314
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m., William M. Allen Theater
Hear about the design, construction and operation of the Boeing Model 314, the last of the great flying boats. Following a brief historical overview, a panel of Pan American World Airways veterans will recall their experiences of the flying boat era. Pan Am Engineer Robert Blake, Capt. Herb Stevenson, Capt. Larry Pendlebury and Flight Engineer John Anderson will discuss the logistics, operations and flying of the Boeing 314 and other big flying boats.

Royal Aeronautical Society - Seattle Branch Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., William M. Allen Theater
Former SR-71 Command Pilot and current Boeing Training Captain Cal Augustine will discuss his time, experience and missions flown in the "Blackbird" during his Air Force career. This informative presentation is open to Royal Aeronautical Society Members and the general public.

Bumping (Repeatedly) into the Sound Barrier--The History of the Jet Engine with Reiner Decher
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m., William M. Allen Theater
Reiner Decher, retired professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Washington, sheds some light on the nature of the limitations on flight performance imposed by the 700-mph speed of sound.

Tip-to-Tail Tour: "In Search of Amelia Earhart" exhibit
Sunday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., T.A. Wilson Great Gallery
Join Museum docents for a tour of the "In Search of Amelia Earhart" exhibit.
    
The Museum of Flight | 9404 East Marginal Way South | Seattle | WA | 98108

Web site: http://www.museumofflight.org/

Repost: [nwsfs-announcements] Special Evening Presentation at The Museum of Flight Tuesday, August 25 at 7 p.m

Posted on behalf of Michael Citrak - NWSFS Chair:

The Museum of Flight sent us the following notice:

Join us for a special evening presentation with round-the-world record pilot CarolAnn Garratt, who along with Carol Foy flew a small, single engine airplane around the world in a record time of eight and a half days. It was the second global trip for Garratt, who flew around the world in 2003 to raise awareness and donations for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis--ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease--after her mother suffered and died from ALS. The 2008 flight was also for ALS awareness. The presentation is Tuesday, August 25 at 7 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater. Admission for the program is $5 for Museum Members and $10 for non-members.

For more information on the presentation, see:
http://www.museumofflight.org/press/round-world-record-pilot-carolann-garratt-speaks-museum-aug-25