Covering Mysteries When we first saw the Bing Autoplan, we assumed that it was originally covered in silk, as would have been typical of aircraft of the time. We were wrong. The conservators at the ICA first brought this to our attention after they finished examining the covering remnants that […]
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Visit the Museum Store On-Line!
A visit to the museum isn’t complete without a visit to the museum store. And a virtual visit to the museum wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the museum store on-line. Museum souvenirs, AMA merchandise and other aviation themed items are all available. Until 1/31/2014, the small AMA windsock […]
Continue readingBing Autoplan Conservation pt. 5
More History on the Bing Autoplan The story of how and when our Bing Autoplan model arrived in the United States from Germany is unknown. What we do know is that it hung as a decoration behind the speaker’s podium at a party in St. Louis honoring Charles Lindbergh in […]
Continue readingBing Autoplan Conservation, pt. 4
General History of the Bing Autoplan A 1914 Bing Autoplan recently donated by Dick Moyer is the oldest original model aircraft in the museum’s collection. With no covering, flaking paint and dents, the model is only in fair condition. We recently sent the Autoplan to the Intermuseum Conservation Association for conservation […]
Continue readingChristmas Dreams 1950
The night of December 24, 1950, scores of kids were dreaming of having their modeling wishes fulfilled by presents under the Christmas tree the next morning. Here’s a glimpse into what they might have been dreaming about. What modeling gifts are you expecting under the tree tomorrow?
Continue readingBing Autoplan Conservation, pt. 3
Off to the conservator! Last week, the 1914 FF model Bing Autoplan was delivered to the Intermuseum Conservation Association in Cleveland, OH to begin its conservation review and treatments. Our interactions with the conservators there have been very positive, and we’re all excited about seeing what the Autoplan looks like […]
Continue readingThanks for the Club Memories!
Conversations around the Thanksgiving table tomorrow will, at some point, surely, turn to memories and funny stories from the olden days. Just like, equally surely, conversations do at club fields and flying events. There isn’t enough room in the museum to fly a model, and eating in the gallery is […]
Continue readingByron Originals Mustang Restoration
Several years ago, the Acquisition Committee approved the donation of a Byron Originals P-51D Mustang from the collection of Gordon Ingram. After its acceptance, multiple conversations between the donor, the museum and a shipping company planned out the model’s arrival. Unfortunately, the shipment was not smooth, and the Mustang arrived […]
Continue readingAn Honor to be Weird and Wonderful
The Academy of Model Aeronautics and National Model Aviation Museum are honored to be a part of Minnetrista Cultural Center’s “25 Weird and Wonderful Reasons to Love Our Community” exhibit celebrating Minnetrista’s 25th anniversary. The exhibit features 25 mini-exhibits about places and things around Muncie and surrounding communities. These top […]
Continue readingHoliday Hours 2013
The holidays are approaching, and I’m sure everyone is planning for holiday travel. Keep in mind that the museum’s schedule is different during this season to allow staff to celebrate with their families. Here’s the changes: Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013: Closed Black Friday, November 29, 2013: Open 10 a.m. […]
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