March 20, 2025, 7 p.m. CST – The C-130 in Combat
Speakers: Anita Mack
Anita Mack made history when she served on the first all-women crew aboard a C-130 in combat. She will discuss her experiences serving in such a historic crew.
Learn about unique and historic aviation experiences during the Speaker Series, conducted by passionate aviators with a unique story to tell. Presentations take place in the Founder's Wing at the EAA Aviation Museum. All presentations start at 7:00 p.m. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase.
Free for EAA members | $5 for nonmembers
April 17, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – First Latina USAF & Commercial Pilot
Speaker: Olga Custodio
We are joined by Olga Custodio, who made history by becoming the first Latina U.S. Air Force pilot. She not only learned how to fly supersonic jets in the military, but she also became the first Latina to fly heavy commercial airliners.
May 22, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – The 1st Air Cavalry in Vietnam
Speaker: Dick Hanusa
On this special night, we are joined by U.S. Army helicopter pilot Dick Hanusa, who will share with us stories of flying the UH-1 Huey and more during the Vietnam War.
June 19, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – The Art of Flying Historic Aircraft
Speaker: Doug Rozendaal
Warbirds and vintage aircraft, Doug Rozendaal has been flying them for several decades, and he will be joining us to talk about his career and of the many incredible adventures he has gotten to take in some historic airframes.
August 21, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – M*A*S*H
Speaker: Chris Henry
Attention! Tonight’s lecture is M*A*S*H. Chris Henry returns to talk to us about the historical background of the real life-saving units that operated through multiple wars, and the role that the television show has had in keeping those stories alive.
September 11, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – Remembering 9/11
Speaker: FDNY Members Return
An evening to remember those lost on 9/11. We are very fortunate to have members of the FDNY returning to share in the day.
October 16, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – Flying the E-4
Speaker: Scott Biggs
The Boeing E-4, also known as the “Doomsday plane,” is an airborne command post which carries a series of strategists and communications aides to ensure peace. Join us as we are joined by Scott Biggs, who will take us on a visual look inside this special aircraft.
November 20, 2025, 7 p.m. CDT – Flying the F-35
Speaker: Tyler Shaver
For the last Speaker Series presentation of 2025, we take a look at the F-35, one of the newest and stealthiest aircraft in the U.S. inventory. Tyler Shaver, director of operations at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Volk Field Air National Guard Base, will join us and give us a never-before-seen look inside.
