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Empire State Aerosciences Museum

Empire State Aerosciences Museum Reopening

March 31, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Grumman F-14 TomcatThe Empire State Aerosciences Museum is a one-of-a-kind cultural resource located at the Schenectady County Airport in the Town of Glenville, at the site of the former General Electric Flight Test Center.

Dedicated to interpreting aviation, particularly as related to New York State, the museum offers visitors a variety engaging and educational experiences, including interpretive exhibits, a spectacular collection of restored aircraft, the State’s largest aviation library and an airpark with over 20 aircraft. [Read more…] about Empire State Aerosciences Museum Reopening

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Empire State Aerosciences Museum

Coast Guard Auxiliary Talk at Aerosciences Museum

March 15, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Grumman F-14 TomcatWhen the US entered World War II, 50,000 Coast Guard Auxiliary members joined the war effort as military teams. Many of their private vessels were placed into service in an effort to protect the U.S. There are presently 26,000 members who work by sea and air to ensure the public’s safety.

[Read more…] about Coast Guard Auxiliary Talk at Aerosciences Museum

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Glenville, Military History

Young Aviator Classes At Aerosciences Museum

March 5, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Grumman F-14 TomcatThe Empire State Aerosciences Museum and Schenectady County Community College have joined together to host a Young Aviators Class. [Read more…] about Young Aviator Classes At Aerosciences Museum

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Aviation History, Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Glenville, Mohawk Valley, Schenectady

Aerosciences Museum Offering Winter Programs

February 13, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Grumman F-14 TomcatThe Empire State Aerosciences Museum has announced they will be open during the winter break, Tuesday – Friday, February 18 – February 21 from 10 am to 4 pm. The week will include classes and tours of the museum. [Read more…] about Aerosciences Museum Offering Winter Programs

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Glenville

US Navy’s Secret Drone Project in WWII Talk Set

February 7, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

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Unmanned aircraft have a history dating back to the years before the Second World War.  The recent discovery of a naval officer’s dog tags revealed the little-known story of a top-secret drone squadron that flew missions against the Japanese in the South Pacific during the Second World War. The effort to return the dog tags to the officer’s family uncovered personal photographs and films, as well as a mystery of three missing-in-action pilots and a surprising coincidence. [Read more…] about US Navy’s Secret Drone Project in WWII Talk Set

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Glenville, Military History, World War Two

Aerosciences Museum Hosting ‘Christmas in the Air’

November 27, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Grumman F-14 TomcatThe Empire State Aerosciences Museum is set to host their annual “Christmas in the Air” when Santa flies in from the North Pole by plane on Saturday, December 14th. Gates open at 10 am, following arrival at 11:30 am, Santa will be available for pictures which can be purchased on site. Hot dogs, pizza and more will be available for purchase as well as hot and cold beverages. Entry includes visiting with Santa, crafts, candy bomber story with candy drop and access to all the Museum buildings, including the Air Park with over 20 aircraft. [Read more…] about Aerosciences Museum Hosting ‘Christmas in the Air’

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Empire State Aerosciences Museum

Aerosciences Museum Celebrating 35 Years

July 23, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Grumman F-14 TomcatThe Empire State Aerosciences Museum, located at 250 Rudy Chase Drive, in Glenville, is set to celebrate it’s 35th Anniversary on Saturday, July 27th, 2019 from 8 am to 4 pm.

Activities will kick off at 8 am with a Continental Breakfast featuring bagels and cream cheese, assorted muffins, fruit, coffee, tea, juice, and more. [Read more…] about Aerosciences Museum Celebrating 35 Years

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Glenville

Drones Topic of Aerosciences Museum Fly-In

July 4, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Grumman F-14 TomcatThe Empire State Aerosciences Museum will be hosting its monthly all-you-can-eat fly-in breakfast on Saturday, July 20th from 8:30 to 10:30 am at 250 Rudy Chase Drive, in Glenville, NY.

At 10 am, Frederic Lee, President of Professional Training International and Certified Flight and Ground Instructor will present  “So You Want to Become a Drone Pilot.” [Read more…] about Drones Topic of Aerosciences Museum Fly-In

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Glenville

Flight Training History Focus of Museum Fly-In

December 27, 2018 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Grumman F-14 TomcatThe Empire State Aerosciences Museum will be hosting its monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast on Saturday January 19th from 8:30 am to 10:30 am with a talk by Fred Lee, President and Founder of Professional Training International, a flight school for aircraft owners will speak on the “Serious Confessions of a Traveling Flight Instructor.”

In addition to surveying his long career, Lee will explore the recent changes in the history of general aviation flight training. [Read more…] about Flight Training History Focus of Museum Fly-In

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Glenville, Transportation History

Fall Aviation Program For Kids Features History

August 19, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Reach for the Sky Program for KidsThe Empire State Aerosciences Museum has announced three Fall Aviation Classes for kids have been set for September and October 2018.

“Reach for the Sky” consists of three consecutive Saturday classes will present the history of aviation from the Wright Brothers to the Space Era. [Read more…] about Fall Aviation Program For Kids Features History

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Education, Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Glenville

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