Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Expands Biplane Rides Over Hudson Valley For The Fall Foliage
Season
The Hudson River Valley Institute (HRVI) at Marist College and
the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum come to Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome to pay
tribute to Glenn Curtiss this Saturday. "This will be a celebration
of the 100th anniversary of Curtiss' historic flight in his Albany
Flyer down the Hudson River Valley from Albany to Manhattan and
recognition of those who strive to preserve the memory of his
innovative spirit," said HRVI Executive Director, Colonel (Ret.)
James M. Johnson.
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Air Shows President, Hugh Schoelzel said
"The special 2 PM air show will display a replica of the 1911
Curtiss "D" Pusher... very similar to Glenn Curtiss' Albany Flyer.
There will be a taxi demonstration of the Pusher's unique flight
controls, flying exhibitions of an original Curtiss JN-4 H Hisso
Jenny built for the Great War in 1918 and a Curtiss Wright Junior
CW-1 built for recreational flying in 1931."
Trafford Doherty, Executive Director of The Glenn H. Curtiss
Museum of Hammondsport, New York, will speak in proximity to a
static display of the Curtiss airplanes. "It is a privilege to come
to the Hudson Valley to celebrate the achievements of Glenn Hammond
Curtiss. I look forward to sharing with you the "Founder of the
American Aircraft Industry" and "Father of Naval Aviation," said
Mr. Doherty.
"This is an appropriate way to celebrate the achievements of
Glenn H. Curtiss and his historic flight down the Hudson River
Valley 100 years ago. That event marks the birth of practical
inter-city commerce by airplane," Mark Castiglione, Acting
Executive Director of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage
Area commented.
Curtiss D Pusher
The museum and grounds open at 10 AM with four hangars full of
antique airplanes and artifacts to browse through. There will be
music in conjunction with The Aerodrome's traditional Fall
Festival. Biplane rides over the Hudson River Valley are offered
for $65 per person on a first-come-first-served basis on show days
through October 17. "Because of heavy demand for biplane rides
during the fall, biplane rides will be expanded during the week by
advance reservation," Schoelzel said.
Old Rhinebeck Air Shows, The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, and the
Hudson River Valley Institute have missions related to education
and, with the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, all four
are 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. Educators and adult students
will get a special admission of $15 with proper ID on October
9.
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