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Countdown to the
WAAAM Traffic Jam-
Cruise & Car Show
The 5 Week Countdown...
Our Second Annual Car Show is next month. Join us for the Second Saturday of July. A new tradition in the Gorge.
Do you have a vintage vehicle to show? You are invited to display your favorite(s) here. WAAAM loves that you are keeping old wheels turning. Bring what you drive and share your story.
SECOND SATURDAY
June 8th
WAAAM Presents
Muscle Cars, Speedsters and ...
Our Two New Airplanes!
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines muscle cars as [1] "any of a group of American-made 2-door sports coupes with powerful engines designed for high-performance driving."[2] A large V8 engine is fitted in a 2-door, rear wheel drive, family-style mid-size or full-size car designed for four or more passengers.
These heavy metal and powerful beasts were built to deliver a beating. The drivers were and are willing and able to burn some rubber. The American auto industry of the 60's and 70's wrapped big, heavy, loud and attitude all up in what is the Muscle Car.
Speedsters.... the name says it all. Vintage and Speed all in one little package.
As each Second Saturday comes around we are excited to share our antiques with you. Come out and see what takes flight and what takes a spin around the yard!
Some of our favorite automobiles will be out and about today. Ever wish you could ride in an oldie? Donate a bit to keep the engines running and go for a trip back in time .
9-5 WAAAM is open
10-2 A Museum in Action - watch and learn
Muscle Cars, Speedster and our two new planes
(Do you have one of these? Bring yours to share. )
10 Pushing out a few Cars and Planes. Getting them
out the doors and warmed up. Hear them run.
10:30 *Hear our new 1929 Command-Aire powered by the
Curtiss OX-5. A 90 horsepower water cooled engine.
--The Last Flying "Bath Tub"--
11-1:30 Lunch is served
11:30 Restoration Shop Tour,
Check on the Parker Pusher progress and view the new to WAAAM TG3 WWII Glider (last one flying)
12:30 Rev up the engines: Making some noise.
1:30 *Watch how to "Prop" the plane, hear the Command-Aire engine run, see it taxi
*The Runway is under construction so we will not be flying this day
Our Volunteers invite you to share this living history. We are fixing, restoring, flying, driving, learning, teaching & keeping the past alive.
See you there!
** July 13th **
It's Car Show Time! The WAAAM Traffic Jam.
Start the day with a hearty Lions Breakfast -starting at 8 am
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Pilots!
Check NOTAMs for the Hood River Airport 4S2
The Runway is closed until June 22.
The Runway is being shifted 500 feet to the East and the taxiways are being shifted around.
Things are a bit torn up. But will be up and going for the good flying weather!
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New to WAAAM ! Airplane #97
(#95 has arrived too)
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Reassembly of the
1929 Command-Airel
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1929 Command Air BathTub. #97
With the increasing interest in flying,and pilot training, Command-Aire introduced the model 3C3-T in May of 1929. Carrying ATC No. 150, thirty or more of this type were manufactured and sold for $1130 in 1929. Later in 1930, the price was reduced to $2250. The one elongated cockpit was quite roomy for two persons seated tandem and was dubbed the "bath tub".
WAAAMs 3C3-T Bath Tub is the last of its kind. We will be flying it as soon as the airport construction opens the runway again later this month. 1929 Command-Aire
This makes the 8th aircraft in the collection powered by the Curtiss OX-5. We think that's a record!
WWII TG3 training Glider #95
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We list this out of order as it arrived out of order! About two months ago this last flying TG3 glider was purchased by WAAAM with funds donated to acquire a rare and flying aircraft. This is reported to be the last of the flying Schweizer TG3s and we plan to fly it in July after the annual inspection is completed.
A post war altitude record was set in 1950 in this type of glider reaching 36,100 feet!
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It is Time to Drive.... a Model T
Learn something new and do something different this summer!
Great as a Graduation gift, Fathers Day, or Just because.
You are going to love learning about the life and times of a "Tin Lizzie"!
This one day class is chocked full of history, stories, maintenance, and yep, you guessed it, Driving! -- It is different!
It is not every day you get the chance to go back in time and get hands on experience in operating an old car. That is just what you will do during our Model T Driving School.
Class space is limited to just eight students per class.
Sign up now!
Class Dates: June 15, July 20 or Aug 17
Time: 9 am to about 3pm
Place: WAAAM
Lunch is included
Cost: Members $125, Non-Members $150, Active Volunteers $75
*You must hold a valid drivers license
Want to take the class again and drive some more?
Members $25, Non-Members $50, Active Volunteers $20
Call WAAAM # 541-308-1600 or Email Donna@WAAAMuseum.org
to sign up or for more information.
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Introduction to
Aviation for Kids.
A must do for children ages 9-12 This 4 day, 3 hours a day camp is packed full of great stuff about flying. T o Register please contact Hood River Community Education Sign Up for Camp Cost is $110 and includes all materials and a snack each day. Student earn a Student Pass that give them fee admission to the museum for the rest of the year when accompanied by an adult. Build a flying glider - Perform a radio check - Learn aviation call signs- And so much more! |
People related to the history at WAAAM...
Visitors' dad owned and restored the Jr.
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by Mark Stanfield
Hello WAAAMers!
This is the second installment of "Get to know our volunteers who are rebuilding the Parker Pusher!" Without all our volunteers this project would not happen!
Bob Madsen
 1) When were you first introduced to aviation? I guess I was introduced when I went in the Air Force. I spent 23 years AF/ANG, but not around aircraft. My dad was a P-38 mechanic/crew chief in India during WWII.
2) Why did you want to volunteer on the pusher?
It sounded rewarding and I thought I had something to offer, plus I live close to the museum.
3) What do you like to do when you're not at WAAAM?
I work on my house and build churches/schools for the Lutheran Church.
Jon Borchers
 1) When were you first introduced to aviation? My father took me for my first ride in a Cessna 172 when I was 3 years old (1980)
2) Why did you want to volunteer on the pusher?
The pusher project looked like a really fun pressure and how could anyone say no?(wish I could get away so I can help more than I have.)
3) What do you like to do when you're not at WAAAM?
When not at WAAAM or at work, I am working with Robin Reid on maintenance and repair of aircraft in preparation for an A&P cert eventually. I also enjoy flying the Luscombe that I own with my father and towing the glider for Aaron Webb at McMinnville.(with Pawnee not Luscombe)
Pat Ayres
 1) When were you first introduced to aviation? My grandfather was a pilot, and I remember sitting on his lap listening to stories of past flights, flipping through airplane books, and watching him build models. When I turned 16, he took me down to the local airport and bought me my first flight lesson.
2) Why did you want to volunteer on the pusher?
It's a very unique opportunity to get hands-on experience with the process of antique airplane restoration.
3) What do you like to do when you're not at WAAAM?
The fabric of the tail surfaces and wings have begun and has been finished! What a crew there is sewing and ironing and applying the dope! This aircraft is taking shape again. It looked like kindling and a scrap pile but now...Voila! the pieces are going back together. Stop by on the Second Saturday of June for a Restoration Shop Tour at 11:30 to see our progress and experience history happening. If you are interested in helping with the Parker Pusher restoration project at WAAAM please contact project coordinator Mark Stanfield at 2009mas@gmail.com.
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Save the Dates
The WAAAM Traffic Jam! Car Show - July 13 Cruise, Sock-hop, Movie-July 12 *for registered auto owners & their guest
Join us for our Second Car Show here at WAAAM
So much fun
Auto & Aero Swap Meet
Scheduled at WAAAM
August 3 & 4
Buy, Sell and Look - Airplanes & Automobiles - Parts & Pieces
Good Stuff Galore.
Space Available for vehicle related items
Email Swap Meet Info for more information
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Annual
Hood River Fly-in
Sept 7 & 8
(Pilot Night Sept 6)
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The
CALENDAR
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June 8
Second Saturday
Muscle Cars, Speedsters & Airplanes that Race
June 16
Happy Father's Day
Bring dad to WAAAM
June 15
Model T Driving School
June 24-27
WAAAM Camp
intro to Aviation for Kids
WAAAM Camp info
July 12
Cruise and Movie
Registration form
July 13
Second Saturday
The Second Annual
WAAAM Traffic Jam
Car Show
Car Show Info & Registration
July 13
Drive through the
Twin Tunnels
contact Jeanette FHCRH@comcast.net
503-227-5638
July 20
Model T Driving School
July 27
Jackson Ride
Ride Info
Aug 3 & 4
First Auto & Aero Swap Meet
Aug 10 Second Saturday Motorcycles & Small Utility Engines Aug 17 Model T Driving School Sept 7 & 8 Annual Hood River Fly-In (Hundreds of Planes) Sept 14 Second Saturday How to Start an Old Airplane; How to do a Pre-flight Inspection; Radio Control Model Demonstration Sept 28 International Model A Day Oct 12 Second Saturday Fire Prevention Month; Old Fire Trucks and Old Trucks in General Nov 9 Second Saturday A Century of Electric Cars and Trucks Dec 14 Second Saturday
Holiday Pictures with Santa, the Grinch and the Old Cars and Airplanes. Photography by Nicholas
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Boeing 40
Scheduled to Fly June 21 & 22
 Stay tuned:
The Boeing 40 will be departing for a summer tour of the Northwest.
Schedule:
June 21-
Annual & Test flight
No time specified
June 22
Departure
We do not have a scheduled time.
Come in the morning and watch the preparations of this one and only aircraft fly.
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VISITOR QUOTE
"The Kids area is the best. It was hard for us to get our kids out of the sub."
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Oregon Lifestyles
A Video Tour of WAAAM Click the Picture
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Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
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MEMBERSHIP
Solo (individual) $50
Family $100
(2 adult of the same household + their children/grandchildren 18 yrs & under)
Member +1 (guest) $120
(one named member who can bring a guest)
Members +2 (guest) $150
(two named members who can bring 2 guest)
membership benefits are
non-transferable
MEMBER BENEFITS
~ Unlimited museum visits
~ Gift Shop 10% discounts
~ Monthly Newsletter
~ Members only events ~ ~Tax deductible (check limits with your tax adviser)
MUSEUM HOURS
Open Daily 9 ~ 5
Closed:
Thanksgiving, New Year Day
and Christmas Day
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Happy Father's Day to all you Dads!
We think you are the BEST!
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WAAAM App
Keep History Alive Using Your iPhone!
The iPhone app is FREE so please download it today!
Want to be involved in the APP updates? We could use your help! Email: Donna@WAAAMuseum.org
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