Major Grant from Wagner Foundation Enables Phase III Construction
The Kelch Aviation Museum at Brodhead Airport is proud to announce the start of construction on its Phase III museum building project. Construction of “The Dick and Bobbie Wagner Atrium” is only possible due to a very generous financial commitment by The Wagner Foundation of Lyons, Wisconsin. The Wagner’s connection
Throwback Thursday
It’s Throwback Thursday! Here’s a shot of our namesake Al Kelch, circa 1970, posing in stylish trousers with the 1932 Franklin Sport 90 “Old Double Trouble.” The plane now lives at the Kelch Aviation Museum; Al’s plaid trousers have been lost to time.
SuperAero Live Holiday Extravaganza
Our own Collections Manager makes an appearance tonight on the SuperAero Live Holiday Extravaganza at 8:30 pm central. https://youtu.be/AZzb-hOEcDY
Another First Flight Challenge Update!
We have the best support team! Our $2,000 First Flight challenge grant has been met with 14 hours to spare. Thank you to everyone who donated, pledged, or simply called to encourage!
First Flight Challenge Update
We’re over halfway to our $2,000 First Flight Challenge! https://fb.watch/akamD_jOYP/
First Flight Challenge Grant
First Flight $2,000 Challenge Grant! On December 17th, 1903, the Wright Brothers made their first flight and changed the world forever. Just three days ago on December 14th, our 18-year-old staff member Hannah made her own first solo flight! The museum’s goal is to celebrate history and to share aviation
Hannah Has Wings!
https://fb.watch/aka89tqfMN/ Our Archivist and Event Coordinator, Hannah Shickles, made her first solo flight yesterday on her way to earning her private pilot’s license. She flew a 1945 Aeronca Champ 7AC with certified flight instructor Elroy E Hilbert II. Crosswind at 16kts and gusts to 20kts. Impressive!
History with Hannah: Episode Two
Episode Two of History with Hannah is finally here. Take a deeper dive into the Wright J engine Series! Don’t forget to donate if you haven’t already, so we can continue to bring you more content like this! We are open Wednesday – Sunday 10 to 4 https://fb.watch/ak9_5wcITl/
Thank You!
A big thank you to Brady Bruns for helping the museum’s fundraising goals with his senior project. Best of luck to you in your aviation career!
What We Do On Slower Days
Ever wonder what happens at the museum on slower days? Wonder no more! There’s always something cool in the works. Swing by this week – the museum is open 10am to 4pm Wednesdays through Sundays, and admission is always free! https://fb.watch/ak9GvHcldY/