This Weekend at The Museum of Flight: 747 Program and Tours

Greetings!  The revolutionary Boeing 747 is profiled in a panel presentation Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. with Northwest Airlines 747 captains and a trans-oceanic purser; 747 chief engineer Joe Sutter; and the first 747 pilot, Brien Wygle. The panelists will talk about the historic jumbo jet that first took to the skies 40 years ago. A limited number of randomly chosen audience members will have the rare opportunity to tour the Museum's 747 prototype--usually closed to the public--after the program. More information... Also featured Oct. 3 is a Northwest Airlines 747-200 that will be open for tours 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The aircraft will be located next to the Museum's south parking lot. The 747 tours are free with admission to the Museum.  This Thursday, Oct. 1 is Wells Fargo Free Thursday! The Museum stays open late with free admission from 5 - 9 p.m. Also, from 5 - 9 p.m. learn about the wonders of the night sky during the Museum's Astronomy Day activities. Meet local astronomy enthusiasts, check out the night sky in the Museum's portable planetarium, and hear about the latest exciting findings from robotic explorers in space presented by NASA Solar System Ambassador Ron Hobbs! There is not much time left to vote for The Museum of Flight in Evening Magazine's Best of Western Washington "Best Museum" category! Voting ends October 11. Click here to vote! Dream, Discover, Soar! Sincerely, The Museum of Flight In This Issue In Search of Amelia Earhart Museum of Flight Store Family Programs October 2009 Events Museum of Fright Spook-tacular Sleepover!             Aviation Learning Center and Challenger Learning Center Public Missions   Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a pilot or an astronaut? Here is your chance! The Museum is now offering public missions in our flight and space simulations. For program information and schedule, click here.       Bank of America Weekend Family Workshops   Saturdays and Sundays 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.   Constellations: Pictures in the Night Sky Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 Some of the oldest stories in the World can be seen in the night sky. Visitors will hear how people have used the stars to instruct and entertain each other, and then design a constellation mobile!   Flightfully Spooky Halloween! Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 Make a ghostly creature that is sure to give your parents a fright when you send it floating through the air. Join in on the flightfully spooky fun--that is, if you're not to scared!            CONTACT INFORMATION   The Museum of Flight  206.764.5720, email   Membership  206.764.5711, email   Volunteering  206.768.7179, email   Giving  206.768.7162, email   Education 206.768.7116, email   Museum Store 206.764.5704, email     October 2009 Events   Wells Fargo Free First Thursday Thursday, Oct. 1, 5 - 9 p.m. Once a month, the Museum stays open late-and admission is free 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.   Astronomy Day Thursday, Oct. 1, 5 - 9 p.m. Meet local astronomy enthusiasts and learn about the wonders of the night sky.       Northwest Airlines 747-200 Panel Discussion  Saturday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m., Allen Theater  A panel including Joe Sutter, chief engineer for the original 747 program; Brien Wygle, first flight pilot for the 747; and NWA captains will talk about this historic airplane. A limited number of passes to tour the Museum's 747 prototype will be given out randomly to members of the audience after the program.   747 Airplane Tours Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adjacent to the Museum South Parking Lot A retiring Northwest Airlines 747 will be open for tours for free with admission to the Museum.     Seattle Airline Collectibles Show Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Skyline Room Pilot's wings, timetables, postcards, and more... if it has an airline logo on it, chances are you can find it at the annual airline collectibles show. Show admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children 6 - 15. Attendees will receive $2 off Museum admission.     Museum Library Book Sale Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Library and Archives Building Books, magazines, posters and more will be for sale in the Museum's Library and Archives Building.   Galileo: What I Saw Through My Telescope Saturdays, Oct. 10, 17, and 31, Noon and 1 p.m. Murdock Challenger Theater Listen to Galileo explain his discoveries viewing the night sky in the fall and winter of 1609-1610 in this 20 minute theater presentation.     28th Annual Pathfinder Awards Banquet Saturday, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m. The Museum of Flight and the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics will honor Northwest aerospace luminaries Dr. James Joki and John Roundhill during the 28th Annual Pathfinder Awards Banquet. For more information and ticket information, click here.   "CSI on the Runway" - Airline Accident Investigations with Expert John Purvis Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Museum Docent John Purvis is an internationally recognized authority in large aircraft safety and accident investigation. He will discuss accident investigation and aircraft safety.   Northwest Historical Miniatures Gaming Exhibition Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Great Gallery The Northwest Historical Miniatures Gaming Society exhibits their fascinating hobby, which combines the challenge of fine model-making and sophisticated strategy game playing.     Tip-to-Tail Tour: WWII German Rocket Development Sunday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Great Gallery A discussion of WWII German rocketry with Docent Dr. Dieter Zube.        New Exhibit: In Search of Amelia Earhart Saturday, Oct. 24, Great Gallery This comprehensive new exhibit will feature many of Earhart's original personal artifacts on loan from private collections, Purdue University, International Women's Air and Space Museum and others. The exhibit will include rare photos, newspapers and newsreel footage.   SPEEA program "Gagarin's Envelope and Bush's Ballot: Our Evolving Relationship with Automation in Aviation and Society" Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Boeing Associate Technical Fellow Victory Riley delivers a fascinating look at our high tech world and the pros and cons of automation.    Museum of Fright and Spook-tacular Sleepover Museum of Fright Friday, Oct. 30, 4 - 9 p.m. Spook-tacular Sleepover  Friday, Oct. 30 - Saturday, Oct. 31 5 p.m. - 9 a.m. See information below!  The Life and Legacy of Amelia Earhart Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m.,  Allen Theater Amelia Earhart expert Debra Plymate will deliver a thoughtful program about Earhart's life, her philosophy and her legacy.   Museum of Fright   The Museum of Fright Friday, Oct. 30, 4 - 9 p.m., Museum Wide For one night only The Museum of Flight becomes... The Museum of Fright! Bring the kids to the Museum as the whole family will be scared silly with safe and fun activities that will leave you in stitches! Enjoy Halloween treats, games and more! Meet the ghosts of aviations past and hear the stories of flights long dead and gone. Fun and "dead"ucational activities for the whole family all evening long. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youth 5 - 17, free for children under 5.   Spook-tacular Sleepover!   Spook-tacular Sleepover! Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. to Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m., Museum Wide Enjoy a frightful night of family fun at The Museum of Flight! Stay after the Museum of Fright for a slumber party at the Museum. The night at the Museum includes: a special edition of our Flying Gizmo Show; all of the Museum of Fright activities; a chilling flashlight tour of the WWI and WWII galleries; a snack and breakfast. Space is limited. Register by Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. Ages 7 and up accompanied by adults. Minimum 1 adult per 5 children. Members: $35/youth, $15 adults. Non-members: $40 youth/ $20 adults. To register, call (206) 768-1384. For more information call (206) 768-7142 or e-mail: sleepovers@museumofflight.org.