The UNY Chapter is supporting a fund raiser for the Empire State Aerosciences Musuem. Multiple events are scheduled for your entertainment. Model Airplane club, barnstorming airplane rides ( extra cost) live and static display of airplanes ( with open cockpit), live big band concert, and more. More information to be forthcoming. Rain date June 22nd.
Here's the details as promised: This event is a fund raiser for the Musuem, :TU: which is a non profit entity dedicated to the preservation of historical planes and jets and aviation apparatus, as well as sparking an interest in general ( especially children) about science and engineering:Smarty: . The Upstate NY Chapter of the Buick Club of America ( UNY-BCA) is working with the musuem to conduct this event. 100% of the proceeds are going to the Musuem. BCA members cars will be parked in the Airpark, alongside the Musuem's jets:beers2: , for a colorful and interesting display of both technologies. Other classic and antique Buicks will be admitted free :TU: and parked in a display area AND all these owners will be offered the opportunity to park near the plane of their choice for a photo opportunity. :kodak: The Musuem will open the cockpits on several jets for people to sit inside ( may include the F-15) and get a real feel for what pilots experience. The Musuem also has a vast indoor historical display which will be open as well. The displays include a real flight simulator which will be open and offering rides (for a separate and reasonable fee). We have also lined up the following displays and demonstrations: 1) a two hour live concert by The Melody Makers, a local band lead by Norm Fredericks, who play 30's and 40's big band style music. This is an 18 piece band. The concert begins at 1 PM 2) A display by the Capital District Thundervolts, a model airplane club which will demonstrate a model helicopter in flight. They are also bringing a fully functional model of an F15 jet. This model has over a 6 foot wingspan and a real jet engine. Although it can, and does fly, it needs FAA clearance to do so, therefore this model will be a static display only ( although we are asking them to fire up the engine and taxi it around the tarmac for some fun). 3) Antique plane rides will be sold by the Warbird Skyventures, a barnstorming company, offering rides in a WWII airplane. This is optional for visitors and is not included in the entrance fee below. 4) The New York State Police are scheduled to bring their test crash simulator for interactive demonstrations 5) The Schenectady Sheriff's K-9 Unit wil be in attendance for a demonstration 6) The Alplaus Fire Department is scheduled to bring over their air boat water rescue vehicle for a rescue demonstration. 7) The Birds of Prey will be displayed and demonstrated too. Food will be available on site. The Empire State Aerosciences Musuem is located in the Schenectady County airport, on the Route 50 side, in Glenville, NY. Show hours on Saturday June 21st will be from 10 AM to 5 PM. If your bringing your car for display, the field will be open at 8 AM. The Musuem does offer a pancake breakfast for a fee if you are inclined. Their website is here : http://esam.org/ The show hours change on the raindate, Sunday June 22nd, to Noon to 5 PM. Hope you'll join us ! Without a car, the cost is $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per child, or a carload for $20.00
