Cockpit-Fest USA 2014 in Lancaster, Texas

Cockpit-Fest USA 2014 is being hosted by the Cold War Air Museum, Lancaster, TX. August 29-31st in conjunction with the August 30th Dallas/Ft. Worth Commemorative Air Force "Warbirds on Parade" and car show.

Cockpit-Fest USA 2014 will feature privately owned aircraft cockpits and simulators restored by collectors from across the USA. 2014 is also introducing a race car simulator award!

The Friday evening Social will feature food in a museum hanger with friends and a competition for the best illuminated cockpit/simulator.

Awards presented will be:


■Cold War Air Museum – Best Aircraft Cockpit: Prize, a flight in a Nanchang CJ-6A
■PilotEdge -Best functional Aircraft Simulator: Prize, a flight in a Nanchang CJ-6A & a six month Pilot Edge subscription ($100.00 value)
■Cold War Air Museum – Best non-functional Aircraft Simulator: Prize, a flight in a Nanchang CJ-6A...
■Best Race Car simulator: Prize, $50.00
■Nthusim – Exhibition Award: Prize, Nthusim Plus software ($489 value)
■C&A Messenger – Spirit of Cockpit-Fest Award: Prize $100.00
■Most Extreme Restoration Award: Prize, $100.00
■C&A Messenger – Friday Night Lights Award: Prize, $100.00
■Most Extreme Restoration Award: Prize, $100.00
■C&A Messenger – Lights Award: Prize, $100.00

All are welcome to attend no matter if you bring a cockpit or just want to attend and meet other aircraft and simulation enthusiasts.
Registration for both cockpit exhibitors and for attendees is at www.CockpitFestUSA.org.

The Cold War Air Museum flies two Russian Hind helicopters and other Soviet era aircraft from their hangar complex in Lancaster, TX.

Fri Night Social & Dinner: August 29th, 6PM

This is a reminder that the deadline for the $15.00 dinner pre-registration discount is here. On the 10th it will be $20.00.

The popular Friday night Social & Steak Dinner is back! Its your chance to have dinner with friends in an aircraft hanger while surrounded by illuminated cockpits. Enjoy a fun filled evening catered by Ruth Bailey from A Utopian Event. The menu will feature salad, mashed potatoes, steak, and desert.

Friday night will also debut a new award, for Best Illuminated Cockpit! Be sure to register for the dinner on the registration page: http://cockpitfestusa.org/?page_id=159

Folks, I have been to both previous CockpitFest USA events, and it ROCKS! If you are anywhere near Lancaster/Dallas this week, CockpitFest is something you don't want to miss. It's a dream-come-true event for flight simulator geeks. :)

Matt