This contest was very unique due to the low-key friendly feel it has. Really the contest itself is a secondary aspect to the event. Our reason for existence at this event as invited guests of the EAA is to help them promote aviation and entertain the patrons of their first class museum. We really had a ball helping the kids, which is our volunteer work description from 10-4 (Although as I told one staffer I have a hard time calling something this fun work). Being around such a young group seems to be contagious, as we found ourselves having just as much fun.
Exhibit A:
When Rob stepped away for a minute his glider box was stolen by us and placed over with the gliders they were giving away to the kids...
Exhibit B:
Getting bored while watching your F1D or F1L flight? Cruise upstairs and watch your model fly from the mezzanine while talking a turn on one of the four flight simulators. Rob getting some stick time in a C-47:
John opting for an F-18 to make things more interesting:
Exhibit C:
After that take a stroll down the hall and into the main space of the museum. No lack of inspiration here.
Rob, Brett and John taking in the sights.
Over in the Kidventure wing Rob found this great R/C simulator and logged some R/C flying.
Apparently this was good practice for an improv attack on the blimp during the open flying sessions in the Eagle Hangar as caught on video here:
Exhibit D:
Last but not least was a viewing of the much publicized Little Wings Big Dreams exhibit that has been renewed for another year. That means this will still be the first thing patrons see as they enter the museum. Rumors of John doing autograph and photo sessions during the event went unverified.
These are just a few of the moments that made this such a unique event in contrast to a typical indoor contest!
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