Momentum - Business to Business Online Magazine MOMENTUM FEB 2018 | Page 11

L one Star Flight Museum, the world class facility at Ellington Airport, features STEM education programs, the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, aircraft collections, flight experiences, a dedication ceremony and more The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) opened the doors of its new $38 million, 130,000 square-foot aviation history and STEM facility on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Breaking ground at Ellington Airport in 2015, the world- class facility shares the story of flight in the Lone Star State and feature the contributions Texas and Texans have made to aviation. Highlights of the museum include interactive exhibits focused on science, technology engineering and math (STEM) concepts essential to flight, a $1 million Aviation Learning Center, the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame and a marvelous flying collection of historically significant aircraft. STEM EDUCATION The Lone Star Flight Museum combines a comprehensive education program with an immersive aviation experience. With a focus on teaching history through science, and science through history, LSFM promotes a lifelong learning of STEM concepts. Dynamic programming and interactive experiences include the Aviation Learning Center and classes. All classes are aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Stinebaker / Lisa Spence Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations [email protected] or [email protected] 713-224-9115 www.lonestarflight.org The Texas Aviation Heritage Gallery is a chronological walk through the history of aviation in Texas. Dive deeper into the story of flight in the Lone Star State through rich graphic panels and touch-screen interactives to learn more about military training, civilian aviators, commercial endeavors, aviation manufacturing and the ways that Texas continues to influence the world of flight. Established in 1995 at the Museum’s Galveston location, the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have shaped the aviation world. The 2018 inductees will be announced in February and inducted during the Lone Star Flight Museum’s annual gala on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Those honored will join an impressive list of 71 past inductees representing trailblazers and explorers such as Bessie Coleman; leaders such as President George H. W. Bush; wartime leaders such as Tex Hill; and entrepreneurs such as Howard Hughes and Herb Kelleher. The Aircraft Collection is housed in two 30,000 square-foot hangars and features more than 20 beautifully restored, historic aircraft including: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, North American B-25 Mitchell, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, Chance Vought F4U Corsair, Douglas SBD Dauntless, Douglas DC-3 and Grumman Avenger B/N 5357. The $1 million Aviation Learning Center (ALC), the second of its kind in the U.S., immerses visitors in the energy and excitement of flight through a hands-on learning experience. Designed for students in grades 5-12, participants get a taste of aviation training, preflight a Mooney aircraft, and pilot a simulated flight. The Lone Star Flight Museum is an ideal destination for school field trips with the ability to customize itineraries for students K-12. Students can experience 26 hands-on interactives as part of their school field trip experience. The Flight Academy introduces visitors to the foundations of flight and aircraft design with hands-on exhibits including three replica cockpits, two hang glider simulators, and a theatre featuring a film about the principles and history of flight development. LSFM Aviation Learning Center Simulator MOMENTUM / February 2018 10