Rio Creek Airport

2009 Wings & Things Kids Day

Presented by

Rio Creek Aviation Foundation

On September 19, 2009 the Rio Creek Aviation Foundation held its annual Wings & Things Kid's Day.  The goal of this event is to get kids interested in aviation through fun and educational activities.

The day began with the arrival of a Piper Super Cruiser back at RCA.

The kids were split into age groups again this year for their projects.  Tammy & Brenda had coloring pages, wooden airplanes and airplane candy ready to go.

The older kids started with the wooden Bi-Plane Project. They had to sand, mount the bottom wing, use the struts to attach the upper wing.  Then, it was time to mount the prop, wheels, horizontal & vertical stabilizers.

The day wrapped up with the building of paper Air Powered Rockets which are always a huge hit. The process starts with applying glue to one edge of a piece of paper and rolling it up around a piece of pipe or conduit. Next, paper fins are glued on and the Rocket is decorated by coloring and/or adding stickers. It is topped off with a foam nose cone and is ready to launch.

The "jump stomp" is a popular launching method.  A two-liter soda bottle is attached to a length of PVC pipe.  The rocket slide onto the end of the pipe.  When the kids jump on the bottle, the rocket launches.

The kids (and organizers) had a great time.  We hope to see you next year!!!

2010 Wings & Things:

Saturday, September 19, 2010

The Rio Creek Aviation Foundation was formed in 2004 with the purpose of fostering a love of flying for young and old alike in Northeast Wisconsin. Based at the Rio Creek International Airport, the heart of aviation in Kewaunee County, the foundation promotes aviation through educational programs, fly-ins, Young Eagles days and other aviation-oriented activities. For further information email us.