Field trip to Palm Springs Air Museum

CAP Team 508’s visit to the Palm Springs Air Museum

Plans have been underway for several months for a field trip to the Palm Springs Air Museum. The weekend is now fast approaching so it is time to convey final details concerning the visit. The education department of the museum has kindly waved admission fees for cadets attending the event. Senior members can expect to pay a $14.50 cost for an admission ticket. As of our last contact it was not known if we will have a guided tour. Another group is attending the same day so it all depends on whether a docent will be available to lead a tour for us. Regardless, we will have full access to the extensive static displays at the museum. Also, a session in a flight simulator will be possible for those willing to pay the additional fee. Check the museum’s web site at https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/. The museum has a café for refreshments. Otherwise bring your own sack lunch.

Transportation details: Those planning to travel by the CAP van should meet at our hangar by 0645 on Saturday morning, April 13. Expect to take to the road at 0700.  The 170 mile drive should take about 3 ½ hours. Estimated departure time for the trip home will be between 1400 and 1500. I hope everyone is looking forward to what should be an extraordinary experience.