{"id":2310,"date":"2015-05-24T00:40:12","date_gmt":"2015-05-24T04:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\/amamuseum\/?p=2310"},"modified":"2015-06-18T10:31:21","modified_gmt":"2015-06-18T14:31:21","slug":"waa-08-exhibit-introduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amablog.modelaircraft.org\/amamuseum\/2015\/05\/24\/waa-08-exhibit-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"WAA-08 Exhibit: Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wings Across America 2008: The Journey of the SQuiRT, Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The WAA-08.org homepage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For over five years waa-08.org was the central place for information on the Wings Across America 2008 (WAA-08) project. Created in 2008, WAA-08 united a group of modelers intent on flying a radio-controlled, electric-powered model called the SQuiRT around the country. WAA-08.org, along with forums on RCGroups.com, and emails from Frank Geisler, who conceived and organized the project, allowed the registered pilots waiting for their turn to bring the SQuiRT to their home field to keep in touch.<\/p>\n

Frank wanted the WAA-08 project to do bring modelers together, as well as help promote model aviation as a fun family hobby. He succeeded on both accounts. By requiring that the model being delivered in person from pilot to pilot, modelers met other modelers and continued the interactions on-line. The story of a model flying in the 48 contiguous states also attracted news coverage at many locations.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>
Pilot #155, Kenta H., was one of many WAA-08 pilots who used the SQuiRT to introduce his children to model aviation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Two<\/a>
SQuiRT pilot #97, Rick S. gives the SQuiRT to Pilot #98, Red.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SQuiRT began its journey on Memorial Day weekend 2008 in Gloucester, Virginia and then traveled to the next pilot. Over five years later the SQuiRT returned back to Virginia. Shortly afterwards it was donated to the museum in a small ceremony.<\/p>\n

\"Frank<\/a>
Frank first flew the SQuiRT on May 24, 2008.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"In<\/a>
Frank touches the SQuiRT’s travel case for the last time during the donation ceremony to the museum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Want to\u00a0 immerse yourself in the Wings Across America 2008 adventure?\u00a0 The RCGroup.com forum is on-line here:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.rcgroups.com\/forums\/showthread.php?t=837250<\/a><\/p>\n

Want to know more about the SQuiRT?\u00a0 Choose one of these options to read more!<\/p>\n

\"WAA-08-link-photos\"<\/a>\"WAA-08-link-SQuiRT\"<\/a>\"WAA-08-link-artifacts\"<\/a>\"WAA-08-link-case\"<\/a>\"WAA-08-link-logbooks\"<\/a>\"WAA-08-link-donation\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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The SQuiRT, and all related artifacts, were donated in honor of those who shared our dream; Promoting Model Aviation – One Pilot At A Time.<\/p>\n

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\nFor more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: www.modelaircraft.org\/museum<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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