Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show
DAYTON, Ohio - The 16th annual Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show will take place at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 2-4, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dick Brice)
Giant scale model aircraft show to take place at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force



by Sarah Swan
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

8/22/2011 - DAYTON, Ohio -- Scale versions of some of history's well-known airframes will take to the skies over the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force over Labor Day weekend.

The 16th annual Giant Scale Radio-Controlled (RC) Model Aircraft Air Show is scheduled for Sept. 2-4. More than 100 pilots will entertain audiences as they perform skillful and daring aerobatic maneuvers with RC jets, warbirds and helicopters from all eras of aviation history.

Sponsored by the Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers, the air show will take place each day from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., including a half-time show from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. daily to show off the talents and abilities of the RC pilots.

The event is open to the public, and admission and parking are free. Food and merchandise will be available for purchase.

Those interested in attending the show can enter either through the Spinning Road gate, located off Airway Road, or the main museum gate off Springfield Street, and follow the signs to the event area behind the museum. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

For more information, call (937) 255-7207 or visit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

The National Museum of the United States Air Force is located on Springfield Street, six miles northeast of downtown Dayton. It is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day). Admission and parking are free. For more information about the museum, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.


NOTE TO PUBLIC: For more information, please contact the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at (937) 255-7207.

NOTE TO MEDIA: For more information, please contact Sarah Swan at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Public Affairs Division at (937) 255-1283.