Join myself, Reginald George, and Ken Olson, their Volunteer Museum Coordinator, as I experience and learn all I can about the beautifully restored automobiles and aeroplanes in Hood River

Washington from WWI through the 1930s on this memorable tour. Contact them to go flying in one.

The Museum website is here.

https://www.waaamuseum.org/

“The WAAAM Air & Auto Museum has one of the largest collections of still-flying antique aeroplanes and still-driving antique automobiles in the country. The items on display at this museum are not only full of history, they're full of LIFE!”

And I was able to experience them, up close and personal, thanks to Ken Olsson, Museum Coordinator.

It was a bit intimidating to walk in and see all those do not touch signs, but as soon as they understood my need he came out and personally spent an hour with us as we walked through many of the exhibits. They have many videos both in house and online, I couldn’t have seen a quarter of what was there. Ken made it worth the trip. Please enjoy this audio tour. Here from their home page is a little more about the collection.

“At WAAAM you will enjoy our extensive collection of antique aircraft including the 1917 Curtiss JN-4D Jenny featuring an OX-5 90 HP engine, our Piper Cub and WACO collections, Aeronca collection, Stearman collection and many more fun aircraft.

Don't forget the cars. There are over 130 cars in the collection at last count. Whether you want to see the 1914 Detroit Electric, a Ford Model A or Model T, a Packard, a Studebaker or even a Locomobile, you are sure to find your favorite.

If motorcycles are your wheels of choice, we have you covered too! WAAAM has Harley Davidsons, Indians, Cushmans and more!

Aircraft, automobiles, motorcycles, tractors, military jeeps and engines all get their day in the sun again at WAAAM.

The Second Saturday of the month WAAAM calls the volunteers to action! We love flying and driving these wonderful artifacts and invite you to share in these special days at the museum.

Our action runs between 10am and 2pm. (If you are here early you may be asked to give a hand.) We open the huge hangar doors and start pushing and pulling antique cars, airplanes, motorcycles and more - getting them ready to fire up and show you a bit of old technology in action.

Each of our actions days has a bit of a different theme. It varies throughout the year. Stop by often and take the time to learn about and enjoy our wonderful transportation past.”

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Show Notes

From Reginald George: Carl has played a pivotal role in the blindness movement of Washington state over his long life. We feel it is important to bring you this conversation from November 2019, hosted by Heather, while Carl is among us to enjoy it. The following excerpt is from an article published in the Winter 2020 issue of the Washington Council of the Blind Newsline:

From Heather Meares: As I thought about the concept of navigating uncharted territory and what that really means, I asked myself, who’s life represents an example of this? Who would I want to use as a model, mentor and guide? My first answers were Yoda from Star Wars, Dumbledore from the Harry Potter book series, and Gandalf the Great from J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings. Since these are all fictional characters, I kept coming back to Carl Jarvis, who in many ways is like all of these iconic magical entities. He is one of our original Washington Council of the Blind members and has led quite a life. They all exhibit a lifetime of wisdom and knowledge beyond measure, the ability to show others the path without traveling it for them, and an intriguing aura of mystery that leaves you wondering about their own journey. On rare occasions, we are allowed a glimpse into their past, which made them who they became. One thing is clear. None of it was easy. In fact, many treacherous roads were traveled, sorrows and difficulties experienced, and much was sacrificed. One thing I know is when you are given the gift of time with someone like this, you don’t talk – you listen and absorb everything they have to say. I am pleased to give you all a little peek into the window of Carl Jarvis.

You may access the following link to read Heather's original column, "Cheshire Cat Interviews #7: Walls, Windows, and Doors" Here

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