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» Upcoming Missions

John Marshall in Wausau, May 23

Abbotsford Elementary, May 24

Check out the up-to-date mission schedule by clicking here.

To schedule a mission, please call 715-845-6392, or e-mail Dream Flight USA.

» Meet the Shuttle Crew

Sharon Ryan
Founder

Keith Karow
Shuttle Pilot

Doug Hogden
Shuttle Pilot & Crew Chief

Jack Gostisha
Teacher

Bonnie Grueneberg
Mission Control & Shuttle Pilot

Dale Rachu: Lead Shuttle Pilot

Harry Vogel: Shuttle Pilot

John Birnbaum Teacher

 

» Shuttle Facts
  • Length: 45 feet
  • Weight: 44,000 pounds
  • Height: 13 feet 1.5 inches
  • Width: 8 feet 6 inches
  • Range: 1400 miles
  • Climate controlled
  • On board heating system
  • On board air conditioning
  • Hangar: Progressive Travel, Spencer, WI
The Dream Flight USA Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes as specified in Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax-deductible donations may be made to the Dream Flight USA Foundation. Our address is: Dream Flight USA Foundation, 500 First Street, Suite 2300, Wausau, WI 54403

The Spirit of Education docked at the Spencer Elementary School on Thursday, May 17.

» Shuttle News and Information

Shuttle Spotlight

Spencer, WI: Shuttle Pilot Harry Vogel and On Board Teacher John Birnbaum took the Spirit of Education to the Spencer Elementary School on May 17. Mission pictures can be seen here and on the Dream Flight USA Facebook Page.

Shuttle Modifications Completed: Technicians from the TD Fischer Group have finished applying new graphics to the exterior of the shuttle. The Spirit of Education has moved to the Main Vehicle Maintenance Facility (MVMF) at Progressive Travel in Spencer, WI for its annual maintenance inspection.

VIDEO: Watch students in action On board the shuttle!

 

 

 

 

» Scheduling a Shuttle Mission

The Dream Flight USA Shuttle may soon be coming to your town. The shuttle regularly visits communities in Wisconsin, and occasionally journeys outside the state as well.

For information on helping you plan a shuttle mission to your school, including fees, please click here.

For information on planning a shuttle mission to your community event, parade, air show or business activity, please click here.

For information on the communities that have been visited by the shuttle on missions since its inception in 2006, please click here.

» Dream Flight USA: The Lesson Plan

Dream Flight USA

Turning your classroom into a planet, and involving your community in your classroom are just two of the many concepts explained in the 38-page lesson plan, “Dream Flight One, The Teacher's Resource Guide to Teaching Space in the Classroom", created by the founder of Dream Flight USA, 5th grade teacher Sharon Ryan.

Click here for more information about the Lesson Plan. Order by mail: Dream Flight USA Foundation, PO Box 1931, Wausau, WI 54403. The lesson plan is available for only $49.95.

» Shuttle Mission Feedback
Learning on the Shuttle
Students work at one of the stations on board the Dream Flight USA shuttle.

What do teachers say about Dream Flight USA?

WOW! I had my class onboard today and the time just flew!! I knew it was great for the kids when I had time to realize that in over 2 hours, not one child asked to go to the bathroom!! When does that ever happen during a regular 2 hour time period?
--Bonnie G. 4th Grade Teacher

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