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Vertical Challenge 2009:
 




Saturday June 20, 2009

9AM - 5PM
Hiller Aviation Museum - San Carlos Airport

The Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos CA, is hosting the Ninth Annual "Vertical Challenge" Helicopter Air Show.


"Vertical Challenge" Helicopter Air Show is a unique event that allows visitors to see first hand helicopter operations. The show is devoted to demonstrating to the public of how helicopters affect our daily lives from traffic and news reports to its unique life saving ability, to the National Defense of our Country.

Airshow Information: Transit, Parking and Hotel Information:
  • Take Caltrain!  Schedules are available online from Caltrain.  Free shuttle bus available for this event from San Carlos station.

  • Automobile parking available north of airport and south of the Museum. From Highway 101 exit Holly Street/Redwood Shores Pkwy east and follow signs. Free shuttle bus service.
    Air Show Map>>>

  • Hotel Info:The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott is the official hotel of Vertical Challenge. .

      $99 room rate + taxes.
      • 2 Queen Size Beds use group code HILHILA
      • King Size Bed use group code HILHILB
      To make a reservation Click Here
Admission: More information
  • Specialized HelicoptersEnjoy a Helicopter Ride during the show ($40 per person). more>>>
  • Come visit the Library for a Aviation Book Sale - fall in love with a used book and help the library!
  • Planning on taking photographs?  Here are some tips! !
  • for registration and event information.
See Vertical Challenge from the airship Eureka!

Fly on the largest airship in the world on Saturday June 20th from historic Moffett Field

Prices start at $275 per person plus taxes

Contact Airship Ventures for available flight times and to book your reservation at (650) 969-8100 ext 111 or email reservations@airshipventures.com

Book your reservation before the show and receive complimentary shuttle service plus admission to the Air Show

Visit www.airshipventures.com for more information.

Military Helicopter Display Sunday June 21:
Can’t make it to Vertical Challenge on Saturday? Then join us on Sunday for a Military Helicopter static display between 10am-2pm. If you’re lucky you may even catch them when they depart!

Hiller Aviation Institute is a non-profit  501(c)(3) educational institution.  Donations help to support the institute's Science Education Community Outreach Program for K-12 school children.  <more info>
 
 
 
 
   
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