Posted on July 12, 2009 by dfusa
The very busy summer schedule continues for the Dream Flight USA student space shuttle, the Spirit of Education, and its crews. Having participated in three parades and three summer school sessions, the shuttle is being prepared for a week-long mission to the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. AirVenture takes place July 27-August 2.
So far this summer, the [...]
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Posted on July 7, 2008 by dfusa
The Dream Flight USA shuttle, piloted by Keith Karow, was the featured guest attraction in the annual 4th of July Parade in Shullsburg, WI. Thousands of people lined the parade route in the small southwestern Wisconsin community before heading to Badger Park for a day of music, sky divers, food, and refreshments. Hundreds of people toured [...]
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Posted on May 25, 2008 by dfusa
The Dream Flight USA shuttle embarks on its longest mission yet when it travels to Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 1. The shuttle will visit four schools; McKinley Middle School on Monday, June 2, Wilson School, Tuesday, June 3, Taft Middle School, Wednesday, June 4, and Franklin Middle School, Thursday, June 5. There are also [...]
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Posted on April 19, 2008 by dfusa
In addition to a busy mission schedule to elementary schools, the Dream Flight USA shuttle is scheduled for several public appearances over the next few months. The complete schedule is availalbe on the “Schedule” page at; www.dreamflightusa.com. Here is a look at the public appearances schedule for the spring and summer. Please stop and tour [...]
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Posted on March 15, 2008 by dfusa
In the past week, 5 new shuttle missions have been put on the schedule.
The Spirit of Education will be visiting the Peace Lutheran School in Antigo, WI on Friday, May 9, the Cadott Elementary School in Cadott, WI on Thursday, May 15, and the Wausau Area Montessori Charter School in Wausau, WI on Friday, May [...]
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Posted on December 21, 2007 by dfusa
The four-day shuttle mission to northern Wisconsin came to a successful conclusion when the school day ended on December 20th at the Minocqua Elementary School. The Dream Flight USA shuttle visited the Lac du Flambeau Elementary School on December 17 and 18, and Minocqua Elementary on December 19 and 20. The shuttle is now home [...]
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Posted on December 20, 2007 by dfusa
The Dream Flight USA shuttle and crew will spend the final day of the four-day mission to northern Wisconsin hosting students at the Minocqua Elementary School. After the final bell today, the shuttle heads home for the holidays.
January will be a busy time for the shuttle. On January 8th the Spirit of Education will be in the D.C. [...]
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Posted on December 19, 2007 by dfusa
Following a successful two-day mission to the Lac du Flambeua Elementary School in northern Wisconsin, the Dream Flight USA shuttle is now on-station at the Minocqua Elementary School. The shuttle and crew will remain in Minocqua for two days before returning home for the holidays.
Pictures from the mission will be posted on the www.dreamflightusa.com web [...]
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Posted on December 18, 2007 by dfusa
All systems are “go” for day two of the four-day mission to northern Wisconsin for the Dream Flight shuttle and crew. The two-day mission to the Lac du Flambeau Elementary School wraps up at the end of the school day today.
The shuttle’s orbit then moves to the Minocqua Elementary School for a two-day mission beginning [...]
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Posted on December 17, 2007 by dfusa
The Dream Flight USA shuttle and crew are now in orbit in the northern part of the state. Today and Tuesday will find the Spirit of Education at the Lac du Flambeau Elementary School. The two-person crew includes Lynn Lensmire, the on board teacher, and the shuttle pilot, Barry Brubaker.
More information about the Dream Flight [...]
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