Dateline: Muncie
Construction continues apace at Muncie: the runways are in, parking lots finished, roads down to grade level, and the museum is ready for interior finish. Photo: Vince Mankowski
Aerial views
An aerial view looking north shows the runway complex (the dark, lazy L just right of center). The three lighter rectangles are parking lots—one on the right side of the road and two on the south. The overflight areas are abundantly clear, and the road winds to the upper left center where the museum complex is located.
An inset lower-angle shot looks to the northwest. The two parking lots on the south side (left of the road) were split to allow placement of tents, pits, and other facilities for those using the grass flying area south of the road. At the apex of the L-shaped runways a 30 x 40-ft pavilion can be seen.
Another aerial view looking southwest shows the main runways, the pavilion, the three parking lots, and the road. The vehicles parked in the left-hand lot are not compact cars; they are road-maintenance and earth-moving equipment.
Pavilion and support facilities
Gary Bussell (AVP, District VI) stands under the framework of the pavilion being erected. The pavilion measures 30 x 40 ft (1,200 sq ft) and will provide ample space for gatherings. The structure will have electric service for lighting and charging, with all wiring installed underground.
Runways and museum
The asphalt runway surfaces are not only large but incredibly smooth. Dimensions:
- Main runway: 180 ft wide by 650 ft long
- Smaller L: 200 ft by 250 ft
- Total paved area: approximately 167,000 sq ft (about one square foot per member)
The museum building is now completely closed in; remaining work is finish work on the interior. Curbs are in and the roads are down to grade level. The final hard surface will be installed as heavy equipment leaves the construction areas. The museum building measures roughly 150 ft by 165 ft—large enough to house the current museum collection and still provide space for meetings and seminars.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
