AirVenture 2015 Flying Cinema Schedule
(All times approximate)
Sunday July 19
12:00-1:45 Sky King Disc 10
Follow the adventures of the Sky King and his niece, Penny. Relive the days of this famous television program, which helped promote aviation. See Sky King take to the sky in his beautiful Bamboo Bomber and later in a Cessna 3310. “Mystery Horse”, “Double Trouble”, “Note for a Dam”, “Bad Actor”
1:50-3:35 Sky King Disc 11
Follow the adventures of the Sky King and his niece, Penny. Relive the days of this famous television program, which helped promote aviation. See Sky King take to the sky in his beautiful Bamboo Bomber and later in a Cessna 3310. “Fight for Oil”, “Lost Boy”, “The Brain and the Brawn”, “The feathered Serpent”
Monday July 20
9:00-10:55 EAA’s Salute to Apollo
On Saturday evening, July 30, 1994, an once-in-a-lifetime event took place as an overflow audience at Theater in the Woods welcomed 15 former Apollo astronauts. The program featured at least one member from each crew of the eleven historic Apollo missions, including all three members from Apollo’s 8 and 11. In the 25 years since man first set foot on the moon, each astronaut has gone his separate way. Yet for two hours, they returned to the Apollo program and shared stories and experiences.
11:00-11:45 WWI AVIATION ‘The Red Baron’ and ‘The Immortal Ace’
Includes The Red Baron; this old black and white film visits with the “aces” of WWI, including Bishop, Rickenbacher and Newberg. Also, The Immortal Ace: the story of Captain Eddie Rickenbacher.
12:00-12:25 Built for Speed
The Golden Age of Air Racing comes alive in this exciting retrospective of the annual National Air Races of the 1930s. Witness the famous Bendix cross-country and Thompson closed-coursed contest, where speed and distance records were set throughout the Depression era. Built for Speed features first-hand accounts of the races in the form of newsreels, racing programs, magazine coverage and never-before-seen footage of local meets held during the 1930s. Also included are contemporary interviews with the pilots and builders who made the Golden Age of Air Racing a decade of aviation innovation.
12:30-1:10 The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress
The original Memphis Belle documentary, tells the story of a 10-man B-17 crew as they prepare for, fly and return from the 25th combat mission. The first crew to accomplish such feat, Filmed under actual combat conditions. A stirring tribute to the many flight and ground crews who served during WWII.
1:15-1:45 Fascination with Flight
From the quiet beauty of hot air ballooning to the excitement of aerobatics, this video is a fast- paced overview of the many distinct facets of sport aviation.
1:50-3:35 Sky King Disc 12
Follow the adventures of the Sky King and his niece, Penny. Relive the days of this famous television program, which helped promote aviation. See Sky King take to the sky in his beautiful Bamboo Bomber and later in a Cessna 3310. “The circus Clown Mystery”, “Dean man’s Will”, “Cindy, Come Home”, “Rodeo Decathlon”
Tuesday July 21 9:00-10:00 Sport Flying Vol. 6 Shows 711 & 712
Take a ride with Pete Conrad in a restored gull-wing Stinson Reliant; get out of a spin with Patty Wagstaff, story of Tuskegee Airmen, Tom Poberezny at Northwest Aviation Conference. Police uses of ultralight aircraft, story of build-them-yourself aircraft, humans land on the moon during Apollo 11 mission, Tom Poberezny talks about the EAA Fly-In Convention.
10:05-11:05 Sport Aviation # 23 Shows 901 & 902
It was a decade of champions. Names like Turner, Wittman, and Granville. The airplanes were just as famous: the Gee Bee, “Mr. Mulligan,” and the Travel Air Mystery Ship. Shows accounts of air racing through newsreels, racing programs and rare footage of local meets and an overview of the 1998 EAA Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In Convention.
11:10-11:30 Oshkosh Remembers: The Heroes of WWII Vol. 1
EAA Oshkosh has become a focal point for activities surrounding the events and people who served their country during this turbulent period of history. “Oshkosh Remembers” focuses in depth on activities of these groups during EAA Oshkosh ’92. You’ll relive the famous Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, hear first-hand accounts from the “Aces” of the 357th Fighter Group, learn about the unsung role played in the war effort by Glider Pilots, and discover how the Tuskegee Airmen worked to remove segregation in the Army Air Corps. You’ll hear the comments from the people actually involved…a rare and living picture of history.
11:35-12:05 Oshkosh Remembers: The Heroes of WWII Vol. 2
EAA Oshkosh ’93 featured continuing tributes to those who bravely served during WWII. Meet the Woman Air Force Services Pilots (WASPs), “Aces” of the 56th Fighter Group, and Gen. Robin Olds
12:10-1:55 Sky King Disc 13
Follow the adventures of the Sky King and his niece, Penny. Relive the days of this famous television program, which helped promote aviation. See Sky King take to the sky in his beautiful Bamboo Bomber and later in a Cessna 3310. “Abracadabra”, “Triple Exposure”, “The Haunted castle”, “Danger at the Sawmill”
2:00- 3:00 Sport Aviation #30 Shows 915 & 916
The BRS-equipped Cirrus…Cirrus 5R 29 …an AT-11… the U-2… and a Monocoupe… The tri-motor, Boeing, Pitcairn, DC-3, Connie—all the early airliners
3:05-3:35 Aerocar: Giving the Automobile its Wings
Produced in cooperation with designer/inventor, Moulton B. “Molt” Taylor, this video features rare test flight footage, interviews, scale models drawings, significant photographs and press clippings of all four models of the AEROCAR-the “readable” airplane.
Wednesday July 22 9:00-9:45 Pearl Harbor to Tokyo
Take a look back at Pearl Harbor and the Doolittle Raiders’ famous raid on Tokyo
9:50-10:20 The Eagles-“It’s been a Great Run”
“It’s been a Great Run” commemorates the 25 year history of the Eagles Aerobatic Flight Team. This video program chronicles the beginning when Charlie Hillard, Gene Soucey, and Tom Poberezny flew Pitt’s specials and called themselves the Red Devils. Also included is the dramatic footage of the team’s final performance at Oshkosh ’95 and the Daytona Skyfest.
10:25-11:15 B-17 Pre-Flight
Follow along as we get ready to take the EAA’s B-17 up into the sky.
11:20-12:20 EAA AirVenture 2003
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh features one hour of the best of this year’s Fly-In Convention. The daily air shows…the Homebuilts…the Ultralights…the Warbirds…the Vintage aircraft…the aviation celebrities. All the engine-noise, incredible designs, paint schemes, and nose art.
12:25-1:25 Mach 2 to Oshkosh
WGN Radio’s Bob Collins is your hosts for this once in a lifetime ride from London to EAA Oshkosh ’85-on board British Airways’ Concord
1:30-1:55 Experience the Spirit of Flight
Experience the spirit of flight during this exclusive tour of the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This high quality video will take you inside the Air Adventure Museum for an up-close look at the airplanes and exhibits that combine to make this one of the finest aviation museums in the world.
2:00-3:45 Sky King Disc 14
Follow the adventures of the Sky King and his niece, Penny. Relive the days of this famous television program, which helped promote aviation. See Sky King take to the sky in his beautiful Bamboo Bomber and later in a Cessna 3310. “Sleight of Hand”, “The Runaway”, “Stop That Train”, “The Wild Man”
Thursday July 23
9:00-9:50 Ultimate Flights 12
The first half of the show features the story of the P-51 Mustang. First, learn the background of America’s foremost WWII fighter. Then, take a check-ride in a two-place trainer. Finally, visit a present-day P-51 factory. The second half of the show features a look at the airshow performers Teresa Stokes, Jim Franklin, and Wayne Handley…plus barefoot skiing behind floats.
9:55-10:45 Ultimate Flights 1
Show host John Nicholson; “What’s Up” segment host Tom Poberezny; “Women in Aviation” segment host Patty Wagstaff; “Sky Dancing” segment host Sean Tucker; “Let’s Go Flying” segment host John and Martina King; “Trader Cards” segment host Rick Trader; and “Young Eagles” segment host Ken Toson. Also: an interview with Tom Poberezny, the president of the Experimental Aircraft Association; the Sun 100 air race; a sky battle between Sean Tucker and Patty Wagstaff; “Father Goose” Bill Lishma; and the final interview with aviation legend Steve Wittman.
10:50-11:50 Sport Flying 9 Shows 717 & 718
More aviation photography tips, a look at flying without engines: Sail planes and hang gliders, a brief introduction to air racing, Pete Conrad with the story of Apollo’s 14 and 15. Everything that made Oshkosh ’97 great: Ultralights, warbirds, airshow performers, antiques, and classics, a salute to Chuck Yeager’s flight to Mach 1, US Air Force jets, homebuilts, and profiles of the VisionAire Vantage, the V-Jet, and the Lancair.
11:55-12:55 Sport Aviation 33 Shows 921 & 922
Learn how to safely fly your ultralight! A gathering of Mustangs…a dogfight with a famous auto racer… and a profile of the Flying Flea.
1:00-1:30 The Story of the Helicopter
A complete history of the helicopter: Da Vinci’s drawings and concepts to Autogiros and helicopters. 1:35-3:20 Sky King Disc 15
Follow the adventures of the Sky King and his niece, Penny. Relive the days of this famous television program, which helped promote aviation. See Sky King take to the sky in his beautiful Bamboo Bomber and later in a Cessna 3310. “Sky Robbers”, “A Dog named Barney”, “Bullet Bait”, “Money Has Wings”
Friday July 24 9:00-10:00 Sport Aviation 28 Shows 911 & 912
The largest Stearman gathering in the country…they’re all here: a crop duster…a trainer…and plenty of other restorations…Percival Provost…AWAC…NBAA#5…Hal Weekly and his B-17…Scott Crossfield, the first to reach Mach 2.
10:05-11:05 Sport Flying 8 Shows 715 & 716
Balloon ride with Pete Conrad, handle wake turbulence from Patty Wagstaff, explore the exciting new world of powered parachutes with Pete Conrad and Tom Poberezny. Aviation photography tips you can use at your next airshow, chilling story of Apollo 13, a brief look at rotocraft.
11:10-12:10 Best of the 80’s
Now enjoy the best of EAA Oshkosh ’84-’89. This video brings you an incredible collection of air shows, “Frecce Tricolori” jet team, military jets, homebuilts, antiques, and many rare aircraft. Experience the return of the round-the-world “Voyager”, see the supersonic “Concorde”, experience the beauty of the SR-71 “Blackbird”, and much more.
12:15-12:40 Stealth Revealed: A Visit to EAA Oshkosh & Beyond
One of the first major public showings of the US Air Force F117A “Stealth” fighter came during EAA Oshkosh ’90. Features an exclusive interview with Capt. Rob Donaldson, leading Stealth fighter pilot of the Gulf War.
12:45-2:30 Sky King Disc 16
Follow the adventures of the Sky King and his niece, Penny. Relive the days of this famous television program, which helped promote aviation. See Sky King take to the sky in his beautiful Bamboo Bomber and later in a Cessna 3310. “Frog Man”, “Runaway Truck”, “Dead Giveaway”, “Ring of Fire”
2:35-3:25 WWI AVIATION ‘The Red Baron’ and ‘The Immortal Ace’
Includes The Red Baron; this old black and white film visits with the “aces” of WWI, including Bishop, Rickenbacher and Newberg. Also, The Immortal Ace: the story of Captain Eddie Rickenbacher. Saturday July 25
9:00-10:45 Sky King Disc 1
Follow the adventures of the Sky King and his niece, Penny. Relive the days of this famous television program, which helped promote aviation. See Sky King take to the sky in his beautiful Bamboo Bomber and later in a Cessna 3310. “ Carrier Pigeon”, “Stage Coach Robbers”, ”Deadly Cargo”, “Jim Bell’s Triumph”
10:50-11:50 Sport Aviation 32 Shows 919 & 920
The story of the Homebuilt aircraft…The story of the godfather of the helicopter.
11:55-1:50 EAA’s Salute to Apollo
On Saturday evening, July 30, 1994, an once-in-a-lifetime event took place as an overflow audience at Theater in the Woods welcomed 15 former Apollo astronauts. The program featured at least one member from each crew of the eleven historic Apollo missions, including all three members from Apollo’s 8 and 11. In the 25 years since man first set foot on the moon, each astronaut has gone his separate way. Yet for two hours, they returned to the Apollo program and shared stories and experiences.
1:55-2:55 Sport Aviation 34 Shows 923 & 924
YF-22 Predator…General “Fig” Newton interview…plus the Widgeon…and Formation Flying (Stearman and Warriors)
3:00-3:25 “Historic Comedy” with Art Carney
Art Carney takes a fun and sometimes-hilarious look back at the 1920 era of aviation.
Sunday July 26 9:00-9:55 Building of the Voyager (part 1)
Story of the design, building and testing of the Voyager. Not a recounting of the flight, but a detailed look at one of the great aeronautical achievements of all time. Interviews with Burt Rutan, Dick Rutan, Jenna Yeager and Bruce Evens.
10:00-10:45 Building of the Voyager (part 2)
Story of the design, building and testing of the Voyager. Not a recounting of the flight, but a detailed look at one of the great aeronautical achievements of all time. Interviews with Burt Rutan, Dick Rutan, Jenna Yeager and Bruce Evens.
10:50-11:50 Sport Aviation 35 Shows 925 & 926
Aerobatics…Rutan: Revolutionary Wings
Thank you for visiting the Flying Cinema. We hope you enjoy your time here at EAA AirVenture 2015!! Hope to see you next year!!