[Apr 12, 2014] Historic Aero Engine Run Day Caloundra Qld (Caloundra, Qld)

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The Queensland Air Museum's operational aircraft and engines will be coming to life in a display of aviation horsepower. The engines range from 40 to 1,500 horsepower and up to 75 years old. Food and drink will be available on the day. Entry fee $15 adults

 

 

 

More information - www.qam.com.au

 

 

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Qld Air Museum - Caloundra Qld

 

 

Aero Engine Run Day

 

 

 

Saturday 12 April 2014

 

 

 

 

 

10.00am until 4.00pm

 

 

 

The Queensland Air Museum presents its collection of historic operational aircraft engines in a special display of aviation horsepower. The awesome sight and sound of a 1500 horsepower 14 cylinder radial engine powering up is an unforgettable experience and one that you wouldn't want to miss.

 

 

 

The museum's operational engines and aircraft cover a range of engine designs dating from the 1940s. Visitors are encouraged to inspect the engines between runs and talk to the volunteers who restored them.

 

 

 

 

THE ENGINES AND AIRCRAFT

 

 

 

The museum's Operational Engine and Aircraft Collection consists of engines ranging from 40 hp up to 1,500 hp and dating from 1930. It includes a fully operational CAC Wirraway aircraft. A selection of the Collection will feature in each run-up display to provide a good cross section of aero engine types. The Collection is steadily growing in number and types and as new restorations are completed they will be added to the display.

 

 

 

 

THE DISPLAY

 

 

 

Each engine will be run a number of times throughout the day.

 

 

 

Scheduled Run Times:

 

 

 

11:00am

 

 

 

12:30pm

 

 

 

2:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

ADMISSION CHARGES

 

 

 

 

 

Adult

 

 

 

$15.00

 

 

 

Concession

 

 

 

$10.00

 

 

 

Child

 

 

 

$8.00

 

 

 

Family (2 adults, 3 children)

 

 

 

$35.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Price includes regular museum display.