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Amelia Earhart Search Forum => General discussion => Topic started by: Andrew M McKenna on April 21, 2016, 01:55:14 PM

Title: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Andrew M McKenna on April 21, 2016, 01:55:14 PM
All

Here is an event that will be well worth attending if you can.

The 7th International Wreckchasing Symposium
September 24-25, 2016
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum  http://pwam.org (http://pwam.org)
Pueblo, Colorado

See this link
http://www.wreckchasing-symposium.com (http://www.wreckchasing-symposium.com)

This Symposium is being organized by the AvAr (Aviation Archaeology) group within the Colorado Aviation Historical Society, and promises to be an extremely interesting and informative event with many presentations on aviation archaeology projects being pursued throughout the country and beyond. 

TIGHAR's own Ric Gillespie, Tom King, and Walt Holm will be giving separate presentations, and there will be many other TIGHARs including myself in attendance.

The Museum will be closed to the public this weekend, so the Symposium will have the run of the place to ourselves.  Certainly an unusual opportunity to get up close and personal with vintage aircraft.  Last time I was there, Walt and I got to crawl through the inside of the B-29 from tail to nose, an amazing experience.  Not sure they'll let everyone do that this time, but...

September is a great time to come to Colorado, and the PWAM is on of the most interesting aviation museums, so put those dates on the calendar and start planning your stay in beautiful Pueblo, or at least enjoying some local Colorado brews.

See you under (or maybe even inside) the B-29...

Andrew
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Karen Hoy on June 09, 2016, 10:25:51 PM
Who is planning to attend this symposium? Their website says they have a limit of 150 people in the museum. I will register now.

Karen Hoy 2610ER
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Monty Fowler on June 10, 2016, 06:38:00 AM
What are Tom, Ric and Walt planning to speak about? I can hazard a guess but specifics would be great.

LTM,
Monty Fowler, TIGHAR No. 2189 EC
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Bill Mangus on June 10, 2016, 08:35:16 AM
Count me in. 
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Ric Gillespie on June 10, 2016, 08:47:16 AM
What are Tom, Ric and Walt planning to speak about? I can hazard a guess but specifics would be great.

I imagine Tom will speak about archaeology.  I'll speak about historical investigation. I imagine Walt will talk about ROVs.
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Bill Mangus on July 19, 2016, 01:58:07 PM
I've registered for the Symposium today.  Hope Tighar has a strong turn-out. :)
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: pilotart on July 20, 2016, 02:03:47 AM
From link in top post:
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....advance reservations are strongly suggested. The cost of attendance is           

                                         only $30.00 per person

-- with advance reservations -- for the entire weekend. This includes admittance, refreshments, and lunch for both days.
Wow!!! The price looks like something out of the long distant past, it should book out quickly.

Have a great weekend.
 
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Karen Hoy on September 06, 2016, 07:07:23 PM
How many of us will be in Pueblo? It looks like a very interesting opportunity.

Looking forward to wearing TIGHAR shirts,

Karen Hoy #2610CER
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Friend Weller on September 06, 2016, 07:33:19 PM
How many of us will be in Pueblo? It looks like a very interesting opportunity.

Searching the couch cushions for change....650 miles, 1300 round trip, 3 tanks of gas from Northern Utah, there's got to be a way....

Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Krystal McGinty-Carter on September 06, 2016, 10:48:18 PM
Argh!!! I can jumpseat as far as DEN. Anyone renting a car out of DEN?
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Karen Hoy on September 07, 2016, 08:04:56 PM
Friday night TIGHAR reception in Pueblo: business attire? TIGHAR shirts?

Thanks,

Karen #2610CER
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Andrew M McKenna on September 08, 2016, 11:06:15 AM
Well I'd say this symposium will be pretty casual, so not business attire. 

TIGHAR shirts would be appropriate.

Andrew
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Friend Weller on September 14, 2016, 08:22:46 AM
The couches have been searched, the coat pockets emptied out, and the cat will be increasing his diet of free-range mice!  :D

See everyone next Friday night in Pueblo!

Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Ric Gillespie on September 14, 2016, 08:33:42 AM
The couches have been searched, the coat pockets emptied out, and the cat will be increasing his diet of free-range mice!  :D

See everyone next Friday night in Pueblo!

Great!  I'll see if I can find some freeze-dried mice you can take home with you.  I can't handle the guilt.
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Jeff Lange on September 14, 2016, 01:41:52 PM
Or you could send him some of those bats in the barn!
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Ric Gillespie on September 14, 2016, 01:44:24 PM
Or you could send him some of those bats in the barn!

No way!  I love those bats.  Between the bats, the swallows, and the frogs in the pond we never see a mosquito.
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Friend Weller on September 14, 2016, 01:49:10 PM
No way!  I love those bats.  Between the bats, the swallows, and the frogs in the pond we never see a mosquito.

Some would say I'm batty enough as it is so I'll stick to the freeze-dried mice! ;D
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Karen Hoy on September 21, 2016, 11:26:05 AM
I am looking forward to seeing everyone soon. I will be at the Ramada in Pueblo tomorrow (Thursday) night.

See you there,

Karen Hoy 2610CR
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Andrew M McKenna on September 21, 2016, 05:42:26 PM
Karen

Most of us - Ric, Tom, Dawn, Lee, Walt, and myself won't get there until Friday afternoon.  See you then.

amck
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Jeff Lange on September 22, 2016, 09:50:23 AM
I SO wish I could be able to make this event, but time and other commitments preclude my coming to meet  TIGHAR members that I haven't yet met and see friendly faces of those I have. Have a wonderful time, and safe travels to all!
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Friend Weller on September 24, 2016, 11:26:29 AM
Great presentation, Ric! Looking forward to Tom's and Walt's presentations later today and tomorrow....
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Friend Weller on September 24, 2016, 02:13:29 PM
Another excellent presentation! This along with the other lectures/discussions have been very instructional! Thank you, Tom!
Title: Re: Aviation Archaeology - Wreckchasing Symposium Sept 24-25, 2016
Post by: Friend Weller on September 25, 2016, 02:18:47 PM
Walt just finished his presentation on underwater search and survey methodology and tools. Very informative and well presented! Great job!