Got this e-mail today-Open Cockpit Sunday

[fireman9]

Open Cockpit Sunday

Date:10/18/2009 Address:New England Air Museum Perimeter Rd, Off Rte. 75, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Phone: (860)-623-3305 http://www.neam.org/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Cost/Cover:Adults $10, seniors $9, children (4-11) $5, 3 and under free.Web Page:Event Web PageContact Info:Call (860)-623-3305 for more information
Details:Open Cockpit Sunday
October 18

Open Cockpit - Your chance to play pilot for the day. Climb into the cockpits of 10 aircraft including the Corsair, the F-100 Super Sabre, the Huey helicopter and more. There will be a special presentation at 1:00 p.m. by Ed Buckbee who has been involved with America's Space Program since 1959. He will talk about NASA's programs - past, present and future. He will have books for sale and to autograph. Additional craft activities for children and a food vendor will be on site all day. Reminder all cockpits close at 4:00 p.m.


Event is on:One day only
Audience:Kids and Up
Category:Open Houses
Location:Windsor Locks, CT

 

[WarrenD]

Usually a popular event, a chance to get some "stick time" in some rare aircraft. I used to volunteer at NEAM and did many of these. Looks like the weather will be rotten, so this is a good way to spend a rainy, raw Sunday.