Speaker: Denis Rottler — Mr. Rottler retired from L-3 Communications in Greenville, TX after 32 years of service. He was hired into the Flight Test Instrumentation group by E-Systems and retired as the manager of that group. This presentation, titled “Experimental Airplanes: What were you thinking?”, will be focused on what it takes to build a kit airplane in the Experimental Category, specifically a Van’s RV-9A. He will take a brief look at some of the differences between a Certificated Airplane and Experimental planes and some of the pros and cons of both categories of aircraft. The aircraft will be on display (weather dependent).
Doors officially open at 5:45 p.m.
On Sunday, November 10th at 3:00 p.m. friends gather at Oakland Cemetery to honor the 20 cadets who died during their training at the No. 1 British Flying Training School. With bagpipes, prayers, remembrances, and fly-overs, guests pay tribute to the fallen. After the cemetery ceremony, visitors return to the Museum for a formal high tea.
On Saturday, November 23rd at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. join us for a jazz concert with Peter Rious. Admission is $20.00 per person to benefit the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum. Light hors d oeuvres will be served with tea and water. BYOB is welcomed.
The Conversations With… (luncheon) program returns with a stirring story of the air war over Europe during World War II on Thursday, January 16th at 12:00 Noon. Please join the BFTS Museum as we welcome World War II veteran and B-17 pilot John “Lucky” Luckadoo as our special guest speaker. Mr. Luckadoo is a veteran of the bombing campaign over Germany and served with the famous 100th Bomb Group. His presentation will cover his experiences as a bomber pilot during the war.
JANUARY 16, 2025, 12 Noon, Tickets are $30.00 per person, Lunch to be provided
