On the Radio
We’re on the radio! Executive Director Pat and Curator Hannah were guests on WCLO radio today, talking about the museum and Airventure with EAA’s Dick Knapinski. https://www.wclo.com/…/7-15-22-previewing-the-annual…/
Cleaning Day!
Today is cleaning day! Our awesome group of volunteers pulled all the airplanes and most of the “stuff” out of the museum so we could scrub the floors, clean the cobwebs, and get ready for our big event next week.
Barnstormer BBQ – July 21
Back by popular demand! The Kelch Aviation Museum is hosting another Barnstormer Barbecue on Thursday, July 21st, from 5 to 7pm (or until the food runs out!). Open to all! Serving BBQ with all the fixings, new vegetarian entrees, sides, drinks, and dessert. $15/plate, $8/kids plate. See you there! RSVP
EAA Chapter 1414 Fly-Out to the Museum
We had a great time today with members of EAA Chapter 1414 from Poplar Grove, Illinois. Thanks for flying out to the museum!
Windy City Miata Club
Thanks to the Windy City Miata Club for stopping by the museum today. It’s a perfect day for a convertible drive or an open cockpit airplane ride.
Aircraft Part Needed
Aircraft part needed: One right-hand side J3 Cub landing gear vee. (the left-hand side would be helpful but not required). Need not be airworthy; it will be used in a static display at the museum! Thank you.
Read About Historic Women’s Air Derby This Summer!
Looking for some summer reading? Check out “Born To Fly” by Steve Sheinkin – a vibrant book about the historic Women’s Air Derby! You can find this and other books about women in aviation in our giftshop. Every purchase supports the museum!
Click for an Amazing Story!
The gorgeous Ellensburg Flying Service TravelAir that lived in the museum briefly in 2021 has made it safely to Alaska, its new forever home! Check out this amazing story. https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/…/pair-pilots-fly…/ https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/…/pair-pilots-fly…/
Fly-out Breakfast
Yesterday, the Kelch Aviation Museum hosted the American Waco Club for a fly-out breakfast from their 30th anniversary fly-in at Poplar Grove Airport in Illinois. It was a perfect day for flying and we enjoyed having the beautiful biplanes here and getting to know a wonderful group of people from
Make a Donation to Women in Aviation!
Women in Aviation MATCHING DONATION CHALLENGE! The museum’s Women In Aviation project has been pledged $2,000 – if we can match that amount in additional donations by Sunday, June 19th! From the first female aviators to the women pilots on our staff, Kelch Aviation Museum champions (and supports!) women in