Mission Aviation Authors
As explained in my last post, I am coordinating the participation of five other authors at next week’s Oshkosh AirVenture 2009. Since mission aviation is a main theme at the show this year, EAA invited mission aviation authors to a special table in the Author’s Corner. These authors and their book titles are as follows:
Gracia Burnham: In the Presence of My Enemies
Ruth Scheltema: In the Air for Him
Dietrich Buss: Flying High, the Story of Betty Greene
Dane Skelton: Jungle Flight: The History of JAARS
Steve Saint: The End of the Spear
Of Course, I will be there again with my book: The Aviator’s Devotional
If you are at Oshkosh next week, come by the Author’s Corner and meet these talented writers and discuss their books. If you can’t make Oshkosh, Google these books and see which ones you need to read. They make for a super learning experience about the brave people who fly for the Kingdom in the mountains and jungles.
August 21st, 2009 at 17:36
Hello! The nation’s largest model aviation organization is having a warbird fly-in over Labor Day weekend and we’d like to know if there are any aviation authors out there who would like to attend and offer their books for sale. Media release follows. Your help is much appreciated!……….chris
Christopher Brooks, APR
Public Relations Manager
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5161 E. Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
765-287-1256, ext. 276
317-250-4753 mobile
www.modelaircraft.org
Indiana Warbird Campaign offers affordable family fun to kick off Labor Day weekend, September 4-5, at Muncie model airfield
WHEN: 9am-5pm, Friday and Saturday, September 4 and 5; Air Show, noon, September 5
WHERE: International Aeromodeling Center, Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5151 E. Memorial Drive, Muncie, Indiana
CONTACT: Chris Brooks, APR, Public Relations Manager, cbrooks@modelaircraft.org 765-287-1256, ext. 276
M U N C I E – More than 200 model aircraft, some with wingspans exceeding 10 feet, will be on display and in action during the Indiana Warbird Campaign “fly in” September 4-5, 9am each day, at the International Aeromodeling Center’s 1000-acre airfield in Muncie.
The aviation-loving public of all ages is encouraged to attend this fun and educational event for just $3 a carload, with proceeds going to support the National Model Aviation Museum in Muncie and the Wilbur Wright Birthplace Museum in New Castle. Lawn chairs and sunscreen are recommended.
Sponsored by the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the Henry County Wright Flyers club, this event features high-craftmanship, radio-controlled airplane models from World War 1 to the present day, many of which are easily recognizable to the general public. More than 90 pilots from around the country will be on hand to demonstrate and talk about their planes and hobby.
The highlight of the historic model aviation showcase is the air show at noon on Saturday, September 5. In addition, families and enthusiasts will enjoy such exhibits as a 1/3 scale F-117 stealth fighter that kids can sit in and have pictures taken. Youth will also be able to “make and take” a model airplane, among many other activities. Kids of all ages will be given the opportunity to learn on a flight simulator and fly an RC model plane with the help of a “buddy box” and a skilled flight instructor.
Admission to the National Model Aviation Museum on the grounds, the largest collection of model airplanes in the world with more than 8000 artifacts, is also included for visitors attending the event.
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is the world’s largest model aviation association with more than 150,000 members. Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Muncie, the Academy is dedicated to promoting model aviation as a hobby/sport, wholesome family recreational activity, and curricular resource to science and technology teachers on many levels. www.modelaircraft.org