There are so many great aviation movies from the Golden Age of Aviation! Here at Kelch we’ve got a collection, and right now it’s decorating my desk … What are your favorite airplane movies?

Its always fun when folks send us old photos of Al Kelch and his “museum” hangars from years ago. This one is a classic, with Al at right, Francis “Sandy” Saunders at center, and Doug Holt at left.  Sandy was the patriarch of Brodhead Airport for many years and was

Another Pietenpol donation! “Wait, didn’t the museum just get a Piet a few weeks ago?” Yes, we did, but this one is a single seat Sky Scout, and it hasn’t been covered yet, so the woodwork and construction techniques will make a fantastic addition to our planned exhibit of Bernard

Here’s a sneak preview of our new logo and colors…

Here’s a super fun sheet music cover from 1914! Aviation became an international sensation in the early half of the 1900s, and aviation themes showed up in all kinds of art and culture. Do you have a favorite song about flight? Share it with us! Since Katy the Waitress (Became

Here’s a sneak preview of our new (old) Pietenpol Air Camper. On Thursday, we disassembled it at New Richmond Regional Airport (KRNH) and trucked it to Brodhead Airport. It is reassembled already, and we’re fixing a few minor squawks before we fly.

Lights, camera, action! We’re creating some videos and other cool surprises, so you can “visit” our museum online from the comfort and safety of your own home! What airplanes, artifacts, or museum adventures would you most enjoy seeing more of?

A profound loss to the antique airplane community. Blue skies and tailwinds R.L. “Bob” Taylor.

Yesterday, we completed the condition inspection on our latest acquisition. Gary Baglien has donated this original Pietenpol Air Camper to the Kelch Aviation Museum, and we are in the process of bringing it from New Richmond, Wis. to Brodhead. This ship was built in 1936-37 by Bernard Pietenpol himself. Gary

Good news: Our new landscaping and Hydro Seed held up nicely to the heavy rains this week. Bad news: Some thoughtless person decided to ignore the orange cones and drive through it all. Our security camera got a partial license plate from the culprit and the Green County Sheriff is