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 Family Day: Global Reach
June 1
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Visitors will learn about "global reach" aircraft and the work that they do, including transporting people and supplies around the world, during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 1 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
Hands-on activities and demonstration stations will show visitors how aircraft are able to lift large and heavy loads, how aircraft are refueled for long distance travel, and how cargo can be dropped from a plane and delivered where needed -- especially for humanitarian purposes.
Visitors also will have the opportunity to try to drop their "cargo" into the drop zone from a model aircraft as it moves over the target. And from 1:30-3 p.m., participants will learn about the famous Berlin Candy Bomber as they make a paper parachute of their own.
Pilot and navigator Don Meyer will give a free presentation on aerial refueling at 2 p.m. in Carney Auditorium. He will explain the past, present and future of the incredible innovation and technology that make global reach a reality.
The event is free, and visitors of all ages may participate in these aviation-related activities located throughout the museum galleries. No advanced reservations are necessary. Call the Education Division at (937) 255-4646 for additional information.
Note: Family Days programs are designed for children and adults of all ages. Specific age recommendations may vary by topic. Some "Aerospace Adventure" topics and activities may qualify as fulfillment for Boy Scout or Girl Scout badges.
UPCOMING FAMILY DAYS:
July 20, 2013
Commemorate a collection of July space anniversaries, from the X-15 to Apollo to Mars, by learning about rocketry and space flight. (Note: This event could be impacted by sequestration. Please watch the website for updates.)
Aug. 17, 2013
Commemorate National Aviation Day (and Orville Wright's birthday) by learning about aerospace technology and history from 1903 to 2012 and beyond. (Note: This event could be impacted by sequestration. Please watch the website for updates.)
Sept. 28, 2013
Celebrate the fall season while learning how to overcome and cope with the force that causes falling! Activities include sitting in an actual B-2 ejection seat and trying on a parachute. (Note: This event could be impacted by sequestration. Please watch the website for updates.)
Oct. 26, 2013
Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities! Come dressed in your favorite costume.
Nov. 16, 2013
Commemorate the anniversary of the greatest engineering feat in modern history by learning about the International Space Station.
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