News, Photos, Videos & Shuttle Schedule

The Dream Flight USA space shuttle was in the 50th Anniversary Edgar Fire Department Parade on Sunday, June 28. Upper right, a fire truck, purchased by Wausau in 1915, now owned by Capt. Bob Pound of the Maine Fire Department. Click here to go to picture page 1.

Shuttle Mission News

Winter, WI: It's Winter on the 4th of July for the Dream Flight USA shuttle and its pilot, Keith Karow. The shuttle will be in the 4th of July parade at noon. Following the parade, the shuttle will be hosting visitors during a two-hour open house.

Edgar, WI: The shuttle was in the Edgar Fire Department 50th Anniversary parade. Bonnie Grueneberg was the pilot. Click here for more pictures.

Wausau, WI: The shuttle will be in the annual Wausau Labor Day Parade.

Tomahawk, WI: The Spirit of Education will be open for tours at the Tomahawk Air Show on Sunday, August 16.

Tomahawk, WI: Mission pictures from summer school in Tomahawk can be seen by clicking here.

Wausau, WI: The Spirit of Education will take part in the summer school program in the Wausau School District July 6-9.(See schedule at left) Central Wisconsin Airport Manager Tony Yaron and his staff will house the shuttle each evening in a hangar. This allows the shuttle to stay in the area instead of returning to its hangar at Progressive Travel in Spencer, WI.

Our First 3 Years: For a look at where the shuttle has been during its first three years, please click here. If your school or community is not mentioned but should be, please e-mail; dream@dreamflightusa.com.

Rhinelander, WI: The Spirit of Education will embark on a two-day mission to Central Intermediate School in Rhinelander on October 14 and 15. A shuttle open house is scheduled for the evening of the 14th.

Menomonie, WI: The shuttle and crew are scheduled for a four-day mission to the Menomonie School District September 27 - October 1.

CWA: The Spirit of Education will be headed to the Central Wisconsin Airport this summer. (More)

D.C. Everest: The two-week mission to the DC Everest 4th grade classes has been set. (More)

Teacher Workshop: The shuttle will be on hand for the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium's "Traveling in Space Simplified-Part 1" workshop in Milwaukee on August 6. (More)

Watch a video of students on board the shuttle. Please click here.

Scheduling A Shuttle Mission

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.

Put Your Name on the Shuttle

If you would like to see your company or organization's logo on the Dream Flight USA shuttle, please click here.

The Lesson Plan

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.

Sample News Release

News Release: A sample news release regarding a shuttle mission can be viewed by clicking here.

Donate

Donate to Dream Flight USA: Be a part of our mission to motivate children to learn by making a donation to the Dream Flight USA Foundation. Click here to learn more about how you can offer your support.

Students work at one of the stations on board the Dream Flight USA shuttle.

What They 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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