Combat Air Museum in Topeka worth it?

I meant which airport in Topeka.

Well, you probably gleaned this from their website, but it's at Forbes
Field.
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Anyone been to the SAC Museum between Omaha & Lincoln? I was near there last
weekend, but had no time to stop in. I would like to return from Dallas if
it is worthwhile. I went to their web site, but could not find a listing of
aircraft in the collection. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Bruce Riggs
KADS


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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For an hour 45 minute flight it is worth it. I have certainly been to
better aviation museums but there is no such thing as a bad aviation
museum. Besides I would rather fly 1:45 and see a museum than eat a
hamburger.

Me, too!

Thanks for the feedback...
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Anyone been to the SAC Museum between Omaha & Lincoln? I was near there
last
weekend, but had no time to stop in. I would like to return from Dallas if
it is worthwhile. I went to their web site, but could not find a listing
of
aircraft in the collection. Any ideas?

The SAC museum is AWESOME. It is second only to the Air Force Museum in
Dayton, Ohio, and ranks (in my opinion) ahead of the National Air & Space
Museum for good, old-fashioned airplane gawking. (This may soon change,
when the NASM opens their new facility, allowing them to display their
aircraft collection.)

The only down-side of the place is that it's no where near an airport! Of
all the stupid places for an aviation museum, I do believe they managed to
find the worst one possible.

Still, we've made the trip from Iowa several times, and always left wanting
to spend more time there. It's well worth your effort.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Does anyone know of a website or other source of information about museums
across the country that are related to aviation? Especially if the museums
are located on or within 'walking distance' of an airport?

george

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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Thinking about a day trip from Iowa City to this museum in Topeka, KS, on
Wednesday. Destination Direct says we'll be there in 1:44.

Anyone been there? Is it worth the trip?

Thanks!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

goy wrote:
Does anyone know of a website or other source of information about museums
across the country that are related to aviation? Especially if the museums
are located on or within 'walking distance' of an airport?

george

Try http://www.aero-web.org/museums/museums.htm

--
David Hill
david at hillREMOVETHISfamily.org
Sautee-Nacoochee, GA, USA

David,
This museum is close by air, approx. 5 miles drive.

http://www.bongheritagecenter.org/

Been there twice, nice representation of the P-38J. Marge Bong gave a
recollection of that era. I was lucky to also have her sign Richard Bong`s
book.

Pat Thronson
PS... DLH... test fly the Cirrus SR-22 in Duluth MN


"David Hill" wrote in message
...
goy wrote:
Does anyone know of a website or other source of information about
museums
across the country that are related to aviation? Especially if the
museums
are located on or within 'walking distance' of an airport?

george

Try http://www.aero-web.org/museums/museums.htm

--
David Hill
david at hillREMOVETHISfamily.org
Sautee-Nacoochee, GA, USA

http://www.bongheritagecenter.org/

Been there twice, nice representation of the P-38J. Marge Bong gave a
recollection of that era. I was lucky to also have her sign Richard Bong`s
book.

And on a sad note, Marge just passed away a few days (weeks?) ago...

Another one of "The Greatest Generation" goes West...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay, Forbes Field was torn down years ago. I used to sit in the bleachers
in left field.

What?... Oh, you don't mean the one in Pittsburgh. Sorry.

--
Bob (Chief Pilot, White Knuckle Airways)

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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I meant which airport in Topeka.

Well, you probably gleaned this from their website, but it's at Forbes
Field.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay, Forbes Field was torn down years ago. I used to sit in the bleachers
in left field.

Gee, was that one named after the fellow who died (along with Edwards) in
the Northrop Flying Wing, too?

If so, this poor Forbes guy just can't seem to buy any luck. Edwards gets
the cool, experimental aircraft base, while poor Forbes gets a closed base
in Kansas, and a torn down stadium in Pennsylvania?

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"