News
$200,000 Donation from William S. Knight Trust
Many people in the Midwest vintage aircraft community know the name Bill Knight. He was a long-time presence at Brodhead Airport where the Kelch Aviation
Stearman First Run (in 19 years)
After a lengthy condition inspection, we were able to start the Wright J-5 engine on our 1928 Stearman C3B today. This is the first time
Memorable Flight
On Friday, July 1, we had the pleasure of taking 87-year old Bonnie Jeanne Scholes for a flight in our Travel Air 12W. Jean visited our
Brodhead Area Foundation $30,000 Match Grant
We are excited to announce that the Brodhead Area Foundation has awarded the Kelch Aviation Museum a $30,000 match grant! We have one year to
Hamburger Social – June 15
Join us on Wednesday, June 15th as we try something new at the museum. We will be hosting a Wisconsin Flying Hamburger Social, starting at 5:30
2016 Pancake Breakfast
Our display at the EAA Chapter 431 Community Pancake Breakfast on May 22 attracted a lot of attention and we were able to talk to
Doing the Biplane Shuffle
With the arrival of spring, its time to begin maintenance on some of the Kelch Aviation Museum airplanes ahead of the flying season. We will
Janesville Gazette Editorial
A big thank you goes out to Greg Peck, editor of the Janesville Gazette for this fantastic editorial from a few weeks back. Check it
Article in the Janesville Gazette
Reporter Andrea Anderson and photographer Angela Major out together an outstanding article for the Janesville Gazette in Saturday, April 9th edition. It’s behind a paywall,
Capital Fundraiser for New Building
Monday, April 4, 2016 A big day here at the Kelch Aviation Museum, as we officially launch our capital fundraiser for our new museum building!

