It's Time to Tune Up Tommy!
Living History & "Pickling" Program on our 104 year old Thomas Morse Scout S4-B Engine
Saturday March 5th, 2022
3-4:30pm - In-Person
Exhibit Hall at the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons
The Ithaca Aviation Heritage Foundation (IAHF) restored this Thomas Morse S4-B Scout, known as "Tommy", over a 14 year period in preparation for his centennial flight in 2018, and now perform annual engine maintenance to keep everything in working form. Join us for a rare chance to see the inside workings of this 104 year old engine, originally constructed in Ithaca NY in the 19-teens!
Join us for a living history performance by Ithaca Heritage Ambassador Roger Segelken reprising his role as the Flight Instructor from the "Learning to Fly with Tommy" video series. Following the performance IAHF mechanics will remove Tommy's propeller and hull to "pickle" the engine before replacing with new oil, while explaining their process for restoring the plane to full working order.
This event is FREE and open to all ages!
www.thehistorycenter.net/tommy-plane
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Due to covid-19 there will be a audience capacity for the in-person event. Pre-registration is not required. All audience members and panel speakers will wear masks for the entire program. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/health
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About the Ithaca Aviation Heritage Foundation:
Ithaca Aviation Heritage Foundation (IAHF) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation based in Tompkins County, NY, dedicated to the preservation of the rich aviation heritage of the Ithaca area. IAHF’s mission is to preserve the heritage of aviation and the aviation industry in Central New York; prepare the future of aviation by exposing today’s youth to the science, excitement and thrill of flight; and, inspire people of all ages to discover the excitement of aviation through a variety of programming.
About The History Center in Tompkins County:
The History Center in Tompkins County is a generation-to-generation education and research center focused on engaging the public with the history of Tompkins County (located in the ancestral and contemporary lands of the Gayogo̱hó:nǫ' Nation) and the Finger Lakes region. The History Center helps people use the tools of history to understand the past, gain perspective on the present, and play an informed role in shaping the future.
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