Happy Halloween, vintage aviation lovers! How many of you have airplane-themed halloween costumes, like this incredible 1930s outfit?

Pictured is the Kelch Aviation Museum’s 1929 Stearman C3B, NC8811 after a day’s work with Atwood Crop Dusters in 1954. Crop dusting was a dangerous business, and 8811 was involved in a forced landing on August 13, 1954. The pilot, Peter Grant (pictured) was applying a dust insecticide, Tetraethyl Pyrophosphate

Aviation writer Sparky Barnes has a new article about the “Grassroots” antique airplane fly-in at Brodhead Airport, and a nice plug for the Kelch Aviation Museum. https://generalaviationnews.com/2022/10/23/a-friendly-and-fun-grassroots-fly-in/

This may look like an ordinary patch of gravel, but look closely and you’ll see evidence of underground electrical work. Construction on our long anticipated Phase 3 building has officially begun! Watch here for further updates as we complete our museum facility over the next several months. Better yet, stop

One of the coolest things about the Kelch Aviation Museum? The planes on display are real historic treasures AND many still fly! Case in point: The gorgeous baby blue Bird biplane that Charles Lindbergh bought customized for his wife, Anne, is on display right here at the Kelch Aviation Museum!

Here’s a great article about our favorite airport bum, Jeanne Scholes: https://www.peshtigotimes.com/content/mayor-airport-–-my-window