SEATTLE, April 25, 2012–On May 19 and 20, The Museum of Flight will be offering a unique, 2-day course about the iconic, World War II Boeing B-17 bomber.
The course will familiarize participants in the design, construction, operation and performance of the aircraft. Sessions include briefings about the plane’s systems and how the aircraft is flown. The course features personal tours inside of the Museum’s Flying Fortress led by the Museum’s restoration team. The sessions will take place in a classroom setting and in the Museum’s B-17. The course also includes a flight in the Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17, Aluminum Overcast while it is based at the Museum May 25 through 28. Registration is limited to 20, and the fee is $750. Preregistration is urged.
For additional information, and to register, please contact Mike Lavelle, Director of Public Programs, at 206-768-7162.
Day 1
Sessions include:
Basic Design and Construction of the Museum’s B-17F.
Small group orientation to the B-17F interior and exterior.
B-17F Operational Systems Overview:
Powerplants.
Lubrication System.
Turbo-Supercharger.
Props.
Fuel System.
Hydraulic System.
Electrical System.
Day 2
Continuation of B-17 systems overview:
Environmental.
Communication.
Armament.
B-17F aircraft systems review at the Museum’s aircraft – components, checks and orientation.
Viewing of vintage “How to Fly the B-17” films.
Discussion panel/Q&A session with B-17 crew members and restoration team.
Course wrap-up.
Participants receive:
Boeing B-17 Owners’ Workshop Manual.
“B-17G Flying Fortress – 50 Year Anniversary” book.
Participant Note Taking Guide (copies of the PowerPoint System Sessions).
“How to Fly the B-17” DVD.
Class photo with the Museum B-17F.
Certificate of Completion.
The Museum of Flight is located at 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, Exit 158 off Interstate 5 on Boeing Field half-way between downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. The Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $17 for adults, $14 for seniors 65 and older, $13 for active military, $9 for youth 5 to 17, and free for children under 5. Group rates are available. Admission on the first Thursday of the month is free from 5 to 9 p.m. courtesy of Wells Fargo. For general Museum information, please call 206-764-5720 or visit museumofflight.org