March 2010
Hiller Aviation Museum
Where Inspiration Takes Flight
The cradles of heroes
A
t any airport in
the United States,
an astounding
variety of aircraft can
be found. Thousands
of different airplanes,
gliders, helicopters and
Boeing Stearman PT-17 Three types of airplanes
even airships have been
developed, built and
flown since the days of
the Wright Brothers.
Airport visitors often
stop to admire the
largest, sleekest, fastest or
North American AT-6
most distinctive of these
flying machines, but few
fly as often or serve as
important a function as
the humbler machines
that are used to teach
new pilots.
Fairchild PT-19
Today, flight training
is readily available across the United
States, and aspiring aviators travel
here from around the world to learn
their trade. This has not always been
the case, however. In 1940, the nation
that gave birth to the airplane suffered
from an acute shortage of qualified
pilots even as wars of conquest were
fiercely pursued around the world with
powerful air forces.
As the United States prepared to meet
new threats abroad, its production of
airplanes surged. In 1940, just 4,000
aircraft were built in the United States.
By 1944, American aircraft production
had soared to nearly 100,000 planes,
almost half of the world’s production.
see the
Easter
Bunny!
Saturday,
Providing enough skilled April 3
pilots to fly these aircraft The Easter Bunny will arrive at 10:30 in
was a daunting challenge, a personal HELICOPTER on Saturday,
one that fell to a unique April 3 at the museum. Stick around to
group of brightly-colored get your own Easter Egg from the bunny
training aircraft. and enjoy the amazing model train display
by the European Train Enthusiast club.
Event included with museum admission.
were used during the 1940s
to train new pilots with
a minimum of accidents.
Primary Trainers provided
an introductory experience
to flight. When a student
mastered basic flight
skills, instruction shifted
to a more sophisticated
Basic Trainer with a more Trains and Planes
powerful engine and more March 27 – April 11
complex systems. Successful
See exquisitely crafted H-O model trains
students completed their
in a magical world of miniature landscapes,
training in Advanced
Trainers equipped with scenery and villages of Europe. Event
variable-pitch propellers, retractable included with museum admission.
landing gear, and other features found in
front-line aircraft. Over 50,000 training
aircraft were built in the United States 2nd Annual
between 1940 and 1945. Three of the
most popular airplane types were the
Hiller Aviation
Boeing-Stearman PT-17, the Fairchild
PT-19, and the North American AT-6.
Museum
One of the most iconic airplanes of Invitational
the 1930s and 40s was the Stearman
biplane. Developed as the Stearman
Golf
Aircraft Company Model 75, production
of this rugged aircraft passed to Boeing
Tournament
following its acquisition of Stearman See page 6 for details
B2: Two-Line Lock-up
in the 1930s. The Stearman eventually 1/3
received the designation PT-17 and 1/3
was the first airplane flown by many 1/3
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 new cadets. Its simplicity, durability and
forgiving flight characteristics made it
popular with students and instructors alike.
These same traits have made the Stearman
a favorite with air show performers, who
use its slow, stable flight and throaty radial
engine to thrill hundreds of thousands of
spectators at exhibitions around the world.
While lacking the Stearman’s classic
biplane appearance, the Fairchild PT-19
accomplished the same Primary Training
mission in a more modern package that
closely resembled a front-line aircraft. Its
monoplane design and slim inline engine
provided improved visibility compared to a
biplane, and the widely-spaced landing gear
improved the landing success of novice pilots.
Easy to maintain and economical to fly, over
8,000 were built and some 100 remain flying
today in private hands. It was this plane that
first earned the name “Cradle of Heroes” as it
trained hundreds of future aces.
As the skills and abilities of student pilots
advanced, so too did the machines they
flew. Most 1940s pilots completed their
training in North American’s AT-6 trainer,
a sophisticated machine with three times
the power and twice the speed of the
mild-mannered Primary Trainers. Pilots
mastering this airplane’s complex systems
could transition in confidence to front line
aircraft. Some 15,000 AT-6s were built
under a variety of designations, with some
remaining in service well into the 1990s.
Today, many continue to fly with air show
performers, movie studios, and even air
racers eager to keep the spirit of the 1940s
alive in the 21st century.
The magnificent machines that trained the
flying heroes of World War II return to the
Hiller Aviation Museum on Saturday, May
1st. The Museum’s hangar door will open
wide to welcome an amazing collection of
vintage trainers flying in from home bases
throughout Northern California. Join the
festivities and admire these beautifully
restored aircraft. Stay to hear the roar of the
engines as each departs at the end of the day,
returning home as they did so many times
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President’s Perspective
W
e are focusing on ways to TFSL. After a hectic couple of months
make aviation immersive gathering equipment, testing computers
and exciting for our visitors, and assembling and shipping components,
as well as developing school programs we just finished installing the TFSL at our
that use aviation as a gateway sister museum in Oregon, the Evergreen
for exploring science, technology, Aviation Museum. Over the next two
engineering and math. Our recently years, the TFSL will visit the Pueblo
acquired NASA grant (the Competitive Weisbrod Aviation Museum in Colorado,
Program for Science Museums and the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Texas
Planetariums) is allowing us to develop the museum’s and the New England Air Museum in Connecticut. While
upstairs area, the Lane Mezzanine, as a significant learning visitors to the Hiller Aviation Museum currently enjoy our
area. We call this collection of learning spaces, and their permanent Flight Sim Zone, we are also able to introduce
associated programs, the Aviation Adventure Center. Most thousands of other people around the country to the
of our recent visitors are aware of the Flight Sim Zone that unique challenge and fun of flight simulation. Plus, the
currently resides upstairs, but we are adding Flight Planning collaborations we establish with our sister museums help
and Weather Planning facilities as well as laboratory space each of our institutions to become stronger and more
for Aircraft Design to complement the Flight Sim Zone. engaging destinations for our visitors.
New programs are under development now that will fully A heartfelt “thank you” goes to all of the many
exploit these new capabilities in our Aviation Adventure contributors and museum Members for supporting us and
Center and we hope you stay tuned for announcements in making the museum part of your lives and a shining jewel
the coming months as these programs debut. of the San Francisco Peninsula. There are great things
One activity that is part of our NASA collaboration is coming and we look forward to seeing you this spring at
the creation of a traveling version of our popular Flight the Hiller Aviation Museum.
Sim Zone called the Traveling Flight Science Lab, or — Jeffery Bass, President & CEO
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Boy Scouts of America Celebrates 100 Years
By Pamela K. Swain and Jeffery Bass
On February 8, 2010, the Boy Scouts of America
Air Scout “Ace” rank patch
Calendar
had its 100th year anniversary. Boy Scouting in
America was founded in 1910 by Will iam D. Boyce
on the principles of leadership, character, service, M a rch 2010
environmental stewardship and achievement.
Celebratory programs and events are being planned
March 2 • 3:30 – 4:50PM
throughout the Bay Area including: After-School Aviators—Fabulous Flight
Save the Mission Blue Butterfly: Scouts Air Scout “Ace” Medal Air Explorer Silver March 6 • 1 – 4pm
can help restore the habitat where this beautiful Flight Explorers for Kids—Parachute Pilots
butterfly flourishes by acquiring seeds, growing plants
and replanting young bush to help repopulate the March 11 • 3:30 – 4:50PM
Mission Blue. After-School Aviators—Airline Adventure
Scouting in Museums: The Hiller Aviation Museum
will present an exhibit about Scouting in Aviation March 13 • 9:30AM – 4:30PM
debuting in mid-March (check the museum website Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge Program
for information about the exact date and time). The
San Mateo County History Museum will celebrate the March 20 • 11 AM – 4:30 PM
100 years anniversary of Scouting with a new exhibit: Fly Girls! Girl Scout Aviation Patch Program
Gateway to Outdoor Adventure.
march 20 • 11 AM
100th Anniversary Jamboree: A joint production
Flying the Edge of America, Presentation and
of Northern California Scout Councils, the 100th
Anniversary Jamboree will be a huge gathering
Book Signing
of 10,000 plus Scouts for a memorable weekend March 27-April 11
of fun and activities at the Alameda Fairgrounds
Model Trains
in Pleasanton.
Perhaps one of the most unique Scouting activities was Air Scouts, a program that was established in 1941. March 27 • 11am
It was renamed Air Explorers in 1949 and continued until 1965 when it was merged into the Explorer program Soar with Books—Pre-School Reading Program
and today is part of the Boy Scout’s Learning for Life Explorer program. The original Air Scouts program had four every 4th Saturday of the month.
ranks: Apprentice, Observer, Craftsman and Ace. Participants concentrated their activities around aviation and
wore a unique and separate uniform. Artifacts from this intriguing Scouting program will be on display in the march 27 • 2:15 – 5:00 pm
Scouting in Aviation exhibit at the Hiller Aviation Museum starting in mid-March. Aviation Adventure Flight Sim Program
Today, Scouts throughout Northern California are able to pursue the Aviation Merit Badge. A one-day program
offered at the Hiller Aviation Museum has helped over 300 Boy Scouts complete the qualifications for this badge March 30 • 1 – 4pm
over the past two years while receiving an extraordinary introduction to the world of flight. Flight Explorers for Kids: Airplane Adventure

March 31 • 1 – 4pm
“Remember When” Flight Explorers for Kids: Silent Soaring
WWII Trainer Aircraft A pril 2010
Saturday, May 1 April 1 • 1 – 4pm
Escape to the past. Smell the gasoline and feel the Flight Explorers for Kids: Rocket Blasters
steel of beautifully restored vintage World War II
Trainer Aircraft on display May 1 from 11am - 3pm. April 1 – 11
Bring your family and friends and experience the Model Trains
MAGNIFICENT FLYING MACHINES that taught
fighter pilots how to survive the brutal skies over April 3 •10:30am
Europe and the Pacific during WORLD WAR II. Easter Bunny by Helicopter

April 4
Flying the Edge of America Museum Closed for Easter Holiday
A trip of a lifetime April 6 • 1 – 4pm
By David Millett, Julia Buss Flight Explorers for Kids: Airplane Adventure
Presentation and Book Signing, April 7 • 1 – 4pm
Saturday March 20, 11AM Flight Explorers for Kids: Silent Soaring
In the summer of 2008 we flew our small, single engine, airplane around the
edges of the contiguous United States of America. Along the way, we encountered April 8 • 1 – 4pm
America’s small towns, National Parks, and National Monuments. On the most Flight Explorers for Kids: Rocket Blasters
dangerous and exciting adventure of our lives we flew into unanticipated ghastly
weather, thunderstorms, and brushed with hurricanes. In the end, we discovered April 10 • 9:30AM – 4:30PM
a land much more complex than we had imagined, far larger than we could Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge Program
believe, and more beautiful than we dreamed possible. This book is the story of
our flight around the edge of America, and the journey that brought us to a deeper April 13 • 3:30 – 4:50PM
understanding and love of our adopted country. After-School Aviators—Wings of Wonder
of events
April 15 • 3:30 – 4:50PM
After-School Aviators—Test Pilot Lab

April 17 • 11 AM – 4:30 PM
Fly Girls! - Girl Scout Aviation Patch Program

April 24 • 11am
Soar with Books—Pre-School Reading Program
every 4th Saturday of the month.

April 24 2:15 – 5:00 pm

Aviation Adventure Flight Sim Program

M ay 2010
May 1 • 11 – 3pm
Remember When: WWII Trainer Aircraft Day

May 1 • 1 – 4pm
Flight Explorers for Kids : Airplane Adventure

May 8 • 9:30AM – 4:30PM

Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge Program

May 16 • 11 AM – 4:30 PM
Fly Girls! Girl Scout Aviation Patch Program

May 22 • 11am
Soar with Books—Pre-School Reading Program
every 4th Saturday of the month.

May 22 • 2:15 – 5:00 pm

Aviation Adventure Flight Sim Program

June 2010
June 14
Aviation Camp - Air & Space
SATURDAY SAN CARLOS HILLER
June 18 • 6pm – 9pm
Wild Brew Yonder—Twilight Helicopter Air
JUNE 19, 2010 AIRPORT
AVIATION
MUSEUM

Show and Microbrew Fest

June 19 • 9am – 5pm

Vertical Challenge—Largest of its kind in the
country—The Annual Vertical Challenge all
Helicopter Air Show. Over 50 helicopters are on Friday Evening
display and doing things only helicopters can
do. These helicopters don’t just hover around; June 18, 2010
they put on a full blown helicopter air show.
There are choppers everywhere! 6pm-9pm
June 20 • 10am – 2pm Twilight
Military Helicopter Static Display
Helicopter Air Show
June 21 and Microbrew Fest
Aviation Camp—Extreme Flight

June 23 • 11am Call for tickets

Happy Birds Live Bird Show
650-654-0200
June 28 ONLY $25
Aviation Camp—Pilot Academy includes Beer tasting and Air Show
BBQ available for purchase
 2nd Annual Hiller Aviation Museum Invitational Golf Tournament Friday May 7, 2010
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 Education Programs Grades 1-8
flight e x plo rer s
Half-Day Programs for
Grades 1 – 5
Spring Break 2010
Three popular Flight Explorers topics return for
Spring Break 2010! Each program is an exciting
3-hour adventure in aviation for children in Grades
1-5 and features a flying hands-on aircraft con-
struction project, a special tour of the Museum,
and a unique flight simulation mission.:
Parachute Pilots
Saturday, March 6th
Airplane Adventure
Tuesdays, March 30th & April 6th
Silent Saring
Wednesdays, March 31 & April 7
st th
Rocket Blasters
Thursdays, April 1st & April 8th
Programs Meet 1 PM – 4 PM
There is a program fee of $30 per session
($25 Members). Visit www.hiller.org or call
(650) 654-0200 for more information.
A f ter-School Av iato r s
Special 4-Week Programs
For Grades 1-8!
Get ready for an after-school adventure in flight!
After-School Aviators programs provide children
Grades 1-8 an opportunity to explore different
aspects of aviation in an after-school format.
Each four-week session meets from 3:30 PM to
4:50 PM one day per week. Parents must provide
transportation but are not required to attend.
Elementary programs are for Grades 1-5 and
include hands-on projects, aircraft exploration and
basic flight simulations.”
Elementary Programs
Meet Tuesdays 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM
Fabulous Flight
March 2nd – March 23rd
Wings of Wonder
April 15th – May 4th
Intermediate programs are for Grades 4-8 and
provide more sophisticated and challenging flight
simulation experiences together with investigations
into real aircraft cockpits.
Intermediate Programs Meet Thursdays
3:30 PM – 4:50 PM
Airline Adventure
March 11th – April 1st
Test Pilot Lab II
April 15th – May 6th
There is a program fee of $50 ($45 Members).
Visit www.hiller.org or call (650) 654-0200
for more information.
Av iat ion C a m p 2010
Registration Now Open!
Make this a summer to remember for your child
by joining a week-long Aviation Camp at the
Hiller Aviation Museum. These popular adventures
include hands-on activities, in-depth flight simula-
tions, and encounters with pilots and their aircraft.
Three different topics are available:
Air & Space
Explore the wonders of our solar system while
building and launching a real rocket (additional
launch fee applies).
Extreme Flight
Soar to the highest, fastest and farthest frontiers of
light with model aircraft, hovercraft and an exciting
live bird demonstration.
Pilot Academy
Enter the world of the aviator with flight simula-
tions, cockpit adventures, and opportunities to
observe real aircraft in action.
See the enclosed flyer or visit www.hiller.org for
enrollment materials and additional information.

Flying programs in the Flight Sim Zone!

This intensive 3-hour afternoon experience mixes aviation investigations
with stick-time on our realistic flight simulators with your hands on the
yoke and your feet on the rudder pedals. Learning is one-on-one from real-
world pilots who will put you through your paces. Before the class is done,
you will know how to take off, land and fly a short cross-country flight
around the Bay Area and Northern California.

$30 per Pilot for members   Available dates:

($36 for non-members) February 27, 2010 (Saturday)
$10 per Copilot for members   March 27, 2010 (Saturday)
($12 for non-members) April 24, 2010 (Saturday);
Share flight time with a CoPilot May 22, 2010 (Saturday);
who pays a reduced fee. All Aviation Adventure programs start
Children under age 16 require at 2:15 pm and end at 5 pm.
an adult Co-pilot (adult/child, Call (650) 654-0200 to register or visit
pair) www.hiller.org for a registration form.
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AVIATION MUSEUM
MUSEUM SUMMER
SUMMER AVIATION
AVIATION CAMP
CAMP REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION FO
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A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH CHILD IS REQUIRED
REGISTRATION FORM
A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH CHILD IS REQUIRED

CHILD’S NAME GRADE IN FALL

CHILD’S NAME GRADE IN FALL 2010

STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

EMAIL GROUPING REQUEST

EMAIL GROUPING REQUEST

o HILLER MEMBERSHIP# o NON-MEMBER

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SESSION
Session Dates
DATES Topic
TOPIC Full/Half Day Extended Hours
FULL/HALF DAY Price
PRICE
SESSION DATES TOPIC FULL/HALF DAY PRICE
1 1 June114-18
June - 20 AirPhysics
& Space
Flyers Full day ❏ am ❏ Pm
1 June 1 - 20 Physics Flyers
2 2 June23
June 21-25
- 27 Extreme
Air &Flight
Space Full Day❏ am ❏ Pm
2 June 23 - 27 Air & Space Full Day
3 3 June
July28-July
7 - 11 2 PilotFlying
Academy
Wright ❏ am ❏ Pm
3 July 7 - 11 Flying Wright
4 4 July 5-9
July 14 - 18
AirPhysics
& Space
Flyers
Full day ❏ am ❏ Pm
4 July 14 - 18 Physics Flyers
5 July 12-16 Extreme Flight ❏ am ❏ Pm
5 July 21 - July 25 Air & Space Full Day
5 July 21 - July 25 Air & Space Full Day
6 July 19-23 Pilot Academy ❏ am ❏ Pm
6 July 28 - August 1 Flying Wright
6 July 28 - August 1 Flying Wright
7 July 26-30 Air & Space Full day ❏ am ❏ Pm
7 August 4 - 8 Physics Flyers
7 August 4 - 8 Physics Flyers
8 August 2-6 Extreme Flight ❏ am ❏ Pm
8 August 11 - 15 Air & Space Full Day
8 August 11 - 15 Air & Space Full Day
9 August 9-13 Pilot Academy ❏ am ❏ Pm
9 August 18 - 22 Flying Wright
9 August 18 - 22 Flying Wright
10 August 16-20 Air & Space Full day ❏ am ❏ Pm
ROCKET LAUNCH FEE REQUIRED FOR AIR & SPACE CAMP ($15)
ROCKET LAUNCH FEE REQUIRED FOR AIR & SPACE CAMP ($15)
Rocket Launch Fee for Air & Space Camp Only $20
TOTAL
TOTAL
Total

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PARENT/GUARDIAN #1 NAME
CampDAY
Prices:
PHONE CELL PHONE
PARENT/GUARDIAN #1 NAME DAY PHONE Full Day Half DayCELL PHONE
PARENT/GUARDIAN #2 NAME
RegularDAY
Price (per session)
PHONE
$2 $1 CELL PHONE
PARENT/GUARDIAN #2 NAME DAY PHONE CELL PHONE
GRADE IN FALL Museum Member $2 $1
Does your child have any special allergies, special health concerns, or need special accommodations to participate in the program? Is so, please explain:
Does your child have any special allergies, special health concerns, or need special accommodations to participate in the program? Is so, please explain:
Air & Space
STATE ZIP Rocket Launch Fee $15

(Please read our Cancellation & Refund Policy before enrolling.)

EQUEST
Camp Prices: Full Day Half Day Payment Options: T-Shirts:
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Museum Member $275 $169 (Payable to Hiller Aviation Museum) preference for your child:
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Extended Camp (AM or PM) $40 $40 ❏ Youth S ❏ Youth M ❏ Youth L
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Extended Camp (AM and PM) $80
Launch Fee (Air & Space Only) $20
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Camp schedule: 9 AM – 4 PM Full Day, 9 AM – 12 PM Half Day.
Full DaySign-in begins at 8:50 AM. graphed at camp for publicity and

NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD education purposes and included
Extended camp hours are available 8 – 8:50 AM and 4 – 4:50 PM. in a group photo to be emailed to
you at the end of the camp week.
To Register: SIGNATURE
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is a separate Day
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check forDay no later
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membership. weeks _______ (Initial) Do not include my
In Person: Drop off at the Hiller Aviation Museum prior to camp start date. child in the group photo.
admissions desk, open 10 AM – 5 PM membership levels areAavailable.
$35 per session
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information, will
be deducted from all refunds. No refunds will be made fewer
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