Free Museum Of Flight Admission on Saturday, April 16

While the Museum will not be the home of one of NASA's retiring space shuttles, we're excited to announce that the Museum is the future home of NASA's full-fuselage trainer (FFT). This one-of-a-kind educational artifact will allow our visitors to walk inside and see where every space shuttle astronaut trained. The FFT will be a part of our new Space Gallery, which we anticipate opening in Spring 2012.    We want to extend our gratitude to the community for their continued support of the Museum, so on Saturday, April 16, Museum admission is free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are many exciting plans for the Museum's future, and we couldn't do it without all of you!       At 2 p.m. on April 16, Sam Howe Verhovek, author of  "Jet Age: The Comet, the 707 and the Race to Shrink the World" joins Boeing 707 test pilot Brien Wygle, 707 training instructor Peter Morton and Boeing Company Historian Mike Lombardi for a presentation in the William M. Allen Theater.    And on April 17, Museum Docents will present a "Tip-to-Tail" discussing the beginning of human space flight in our Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit. The tours will begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.      Sincerely, Cheryl Dart, Membership Manager  In This Issue Museum of Flight Store A Note From Membership April 2011 Events May 2011 Events Family Programs A Note From Membership... Annual Meeting Tuesday, April 26, 4 p.m., Allen Theater Museum members are invited to join us in the theater for our Annual Meeting. Exhibit Opening: Holtgrewe World War I Model Exhibit Saturday, May 21, 8:30-10 a.m., Personal Courage Wing WWI Gallery Members and their guests (with guest passes) are invited to join the Museum and Dr. H. Logan Holtgrewe unveil the new collection of 1/48-scale models of WWI aircraft. Coffee, hot chocolate, juice and donuts will be served. Please RSVP to rsvp@museumofflight.org or call 206.768.7171. 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   TTY  1.800.833.6385 April 2011 Events Educator Open House Thursday, April 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Educators are invited to an exclusive open house, where they can meet senior curator Dan Hagedorn, tour the Museum's galleries with our world-class Docent corps, and see the great education programs the Museum has to offer. Space is limited. Please RSVP to education@museumofflight.org by April 8 if you would like to attend. Jet Age: The Comet, the 707, and the Race to Shrink the World  Saturday, April 16, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Featuring author Sam Howe Verhovek, Boeing 707 test pilot Brien Wygle, 707 Training Instructor Peter Morton and Boeing Company Historian Mike Lombardi. Tip-to-Tail Tour: The Beginning of Human Space Flight Sunday, April 17, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Space Exhibit Join Museum Docents for a Tip-to-Tail Tour of the Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit. "Rosie the Riveter" by the 5th Avenue Theatre  Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Seattle's acclaimed 5th Avenue Theatre brings its Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company to the Museum for a special performance of its new musical, "Rosie the Riveter," telling the story of the heroic women of the WWII workforce. Museum Garage Sale Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Office furniture, tools, theater equipment, and more! The Museum is holding a garage sale on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 with proceeds supporting Museum operations. Flight Attendant Day Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. In honor of the first flight attendant, Ellen Church, and 81 years of flight attendant service, admission to all current and former flight attendants is free! Just bring proof of profession--badge, wings, or even wear your uniform! Style in the Aisle Panel Discussion  Saturday, April 30, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Current and former flight attendants tell their stories of the exciting early days of serving the public and seeing the world. An audience question-and-answer session will follow the discussion. May 2011 Events Museum Garage Sale Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Office furniture, tools, theater equipment, and more! The Museum is holding a garage sale on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 with proceeds supporting Museum operations.    Free First Thursday, Sponsored by Wells Fargo Thursday, May 5, 5 to 9 p.m., Museum-wide Once a month, the Museum stays open late--for free! Enjoy Museum exhibits and galleries from 5 to 9 p.m., courtesy of Wells Fargo.    Space DayThursday, May 5, 5 to 9 p.m., Museum-wide Space Day celebrates the extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities specific to the exploration of space. The Museum offers a galaxy of space-related activities during Free First Thurday.    Naval Aviation Centennial Day sponsored by HoneywellSaturday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Museum-wide The Museum celebrates the U.S. Navy's 100th year of aviation with a full day of special activities sponsored by Honeywell. In addition to lectures, there will be a Grumman F7F Tigercat and F8F Bearcat fly-by at 10:30 a.m. The planes will be on static display the rest of the day.    Royal Aeronautical Society Lecture: 787 Dreamliner--The Story Behind the Story with Journalist and Author Guy NorrisTuesday, May 17, 7 p.m., Allen Theater Norris will share his behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and unexpected problems associated with recording the evolving history of Boeing's newest twin aisle airliner. His talk will include an overview of the development of his book, "Boeing 787 Dreamliner."    New Exhibit: Holtgrewe World War I Model Aircraft CollectionSaturday, May 21, Personal Courage Wing, WWI exhibit This new exhibit of 152 astonishingly detailed models of 1/48-scale WWI aircraft were handmade by Dr. Logan Holtgrewe, including a 13-foot long Zeppelin. Holtgrewe previously crafted the 1/72-scale models in the WWII gallery.    The History of Lighter than Air in War and Peace Saturday, May 21, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Airship historian Dr. Horst Schirmer will give a presentation on the history of Zeppelin dirigibles. Schirmer has nurtured a life-long interest in airship history, and he is possibly the only person still alive who flew on the ill-fated Hindenberg.    Aluminum Overcast: EAA B-17 Bomber Fly-InThursday, May 26 through Monday, May 30 The Experimental Aircraft Association's B-17 makes its annual Museum visit for bomber rides and ground tours May 26-30. For prices, reservations and more information, please call the EAA at 1-800-359-6217 or visit  http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=xjeu6ubab&et=1105163230487&s=55394&e=001yMOfkpuw-irjKlBqfhqKmKB_aG2OCLIKWx7ZWYGpL7R3NtYh9x6-i_c7zAemSe5zCk-xD0zvfB-opcupfBbkGs_y_ekVaTPkCrxWIVlrT-c=    Cascade Warbirds Fly-In Saturday, May 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Museum of Flight hosts the annual Cascade Warbirds Fly-in of vintage military airplanes on Saturday, May 28. A wide variety of restored planes representing several nations' armed forces from World War II through the Vietnam conflict will be on view in the Museum parking lot 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pilot/owners of the planes will be on hand to answer questions and share their enthusiasm for these vintage warbirds. The aircraft will arrive between 8 and 9 a.m. Viewing the planes is free.  Tuskegee Airmen Panel Sunday, May 29, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Tuskegee Airman veterans Capt. George Hickmann, Lt. Col LeRoy Gillead and Lt. Col. Ed Drummond will share their experiences during this 2 p.m. panel. Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 30, noon, Side Gallery The Boeing Employees Concert Band will set the stage by performing patriotic music. At 1 p.m., Museum President and CEO Doug King will preside over a ceremony with Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton. Other special guests include Tuskegee Airmen Hickmann, Gillead and Drummond.