Meet Hiller Aviation Museum staff and build an aviation-themed project online in a special Virtual Invention Lab session!
Programs meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 PM.
Each session runs 30-35 minutes and includes an introduction, hands-on activity, and exploration of an aircraft or aircraft replica in the Hiller Aviation Museum.
Presented live via Zoom from the Invention Lab studio! No pre-registration required, just drop in!
Virtual Invention Lab topics Fall 2020
- Straw Rockets / SpaceShipOne (September 29-October 1)
- Cosmic Comets / L-39 (October 6-8)
- Amazing Aircraft / Penguin (October 13-15)
- Mars Helicopter / XH-44 (October 20-22)
- Halloween Ghosticopter / Scorpion (October 27-29)
Free of charge!
Current Activity
September 29 – October 1
Straw Rockets
Investigate Newton’s Third Law of action and reaction while constructing and launching a simple air-powered rocket, then get an up-close look at rocket-powered vehicles in the Hiller Aviation Museum’s collection!
30-minute craft activity begins at 2 PM. Spacecraft exploration and question/answer session follows at approximately 2:30 PM.
Supply List – Straw Rockets
- Drinking straw (paper, plastic or reusable are all OK)
- Straw Rocket template
- Scissors
- Clear tape
Zoom Link
Zoom link active only during scheduled Virtual Invention Lab sessions.
October 6-8
Cosmic Comets
Learn about the giant, dirty iceballs that haunt our solar system and build a fun comet model, then check out the L-39 jet trainer!
30-minute craft activity begins at 2 PM and is repeated at 3 PM. Aircraft exploration and question/answer session follows at approximately 2:30 and 3:30 PM..
Supply List – Comets
- Scissors
- Tinsel or Streamers
- Clear tape
Zoom Link
Zoom link active only during scheduled Virtual Invention Lab sessions.
