Upcoming Events For All Ages at Your Air & Space Museum
(February 26, 2007) - The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park has been busy planning special events with every age group in mind. From the Navy's newest of combat-ready airplanes to paper airplanes we're ready for you at your Museum.
VX-9 Vampires Lecture
Putting the 'Big Sting' on the Super Hornet!
Wednesday, March 14th
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ($10)
The VX-9 Vampires is a U.S. Navy Air Test and Evaluation Squadron based at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Their tail code is XE, and they fly numerous USN and USMC aircraft and helicopters.
One of the aircraft is the U.S. Navy's newest and finest air superiority strike fighter, the Super Hornet.
Vampire Squadron Commander, Bruce Fecht, is bringing his top Super Hornet pilots to the Museum to explain how VX-9 readies the latest in sophisticated weaponry for use by the multi-role Strike Fighters, as well as discuss plans for the introduction of the next generation strike fighter aircraft, the F/A-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.
Fecht, a Top Gun graduate and combat veteran of operation Enduring Freedom who lead the first strike against the Taliban and al-Qaeda training bases in Afghanistan, will discuss how accurate and effective U.S. Navy aircraft weapons are in protecting America. To register or for more information visit http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/upcoming/vx9.html.
2nd Annual Paper Airplane Festival
Saturday, April 14th
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Admission to Festival is Free!)
Last year's Festival was tremendous fun so the San Diego Air & Space Museum has planned it again but way bigger! Paper airplane enthusiasts of all ages are invited to assemble paper airplanes on Saturday, April 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Museum's Pavilion of Flight. We supply the paper, tools and know-how while you supply the fun! The Festival includes building stations, take-home materials - and best of all, at 3:00 p.m, an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest group paper airplane launch!
Business Leaders Breakfast with Linden Blue
Thursday, May 26th
7:30 a.m. ($50/$450)
The fourth installment of the San Diego Air & Space Museum's Business Leaders Breakfast features Linden Blue, vice-chairman of General Atomics and chairman of Spectrum Aeronautical LLC, as the keynote speaker. Blue's speech entitled, "Technology will Triumph" will focus on how America can thrive, not just survive in an era of $100 a barrel oil.
This exclusive event is on Thursday, April 26th beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the Museum's Pavilion of Flight. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. The cost of the breakfast is $50 per person or $450 per table. RVSP no later than: April 24th to Gail Brenner, 619.234.8291, ext 19, or online by visiting: http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/upcoming/blue.html.
"Imagining the Future of Flight" Design Exhibition Celebrating Space Day!
Saturday, May 12th
10am to 3pm (Free!)
Representatives from space organizations and local industry, hands on activities and demonstrations take place as the San Diego Air & Space Museum celebrates Space Day 2007. This event has grown yearly and we hope you'll join us to make this year the biggest yet!
Touch a meteorite, drive a Mars Rover, build a paper rocket, design your own space patch, look through a telescope, and launch a bottle rocket, color, and giveaways! Yes, this is a jam-packed day with something for everyone.
Running concurrently is the 5th annual "Imagine the Future of Flight" Exhibition. Design and build your own aerospace vehicle using creative materials, without using a kit. Bring your creation to the Museum's main entrance for registration on Wednesday, May 9th between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. All entries will be on display in the Museum before results are announced at 2:00 p.m. on May 12th. For registration or more information visit http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/upcoming/pdf/spaceday_flyer.pdf.