A course on key events, aircraft, and people of aviation from the beginning of the 20th Century.
OLLI of Greater Birmingham presents Aviators and Aviation with instructor Wayne Novy, Curator, Southern Museum of Flight. Familiarization with the events, aircraft, and people of aviation from the beginning of the 20th Century, with emphasis on Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Jimmie Doolittle. Discussion will be enhanced with the use of vintage images and artifacts. Define common aviation terminology, definitions and acronyms. Summarize the basic principles of flight. Review basic aircraft systems, instruments, and components of a conventional airplane. Apply the basic principles of navigation and aeronautical chart interpretation.
Free. If you decide to join OLLI there is a small annual membership and course semester fee.
Phone: 205-348-6482
2017/10/05 - 2017/10/26
Additional time info:
OLLI members eligible to participate in field trip to Southern Museum of Flight on September 22. Must be registered in Fall Semester to sign up for field trip (space limited).
Vestavia Hills Civic Center & Wald Park
1975 Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216