[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 25306-25307]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       ELEVENTH ANNUAL ROTORFEST

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                            HON. JOE SESTAK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 24, 2007

  Mr. SESTAK. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Eleventh Annual Rotorfest presented by the American Helicopter Museum 
and Education Center.
  Every October more than 12,000 people gather at the Brandywine 
Airport in West Chester, Pennsylvania for Rotorfest, a weekend festival 
devoted to promoting rotary flight mechanics. This year's festival 
takes place on October 13th and 14th.
  This year's All Helicopter Air Show features the U.S. Army Special 
Operations Command

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Parachute Demonstration Team, known as the Black Daggers.
  There are three shows a day featuring military and civilian 
helicopters performing choreographed flight demonstrations.
  The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center is committed to 
preserving the history of rotary flight mechanics.
  The museum is dedicated to educating the public with programs about 
the principles of flight, the innovators of aviation and to encourage 
future scientists and innovators.
  The museum features eight hands-on helicopters where visitors can 
test their flying skills.
  This year the museum features the only V-22 Osprey on exhibit in the 
world. New to the museum's collection this year is a Boeing M360, an 
experimental, all composite helicopter that came close to breaking the 
world's speed record.
  I am pleased to celebrate the eleventh year of this festival that is 
fun for all ages. I am thankful to the American Helicopter Museum and 
Education Center for their dedication to preserving the history and 
promoting the future of rotary based flight.
  I ask that everyone to join me in commending the American Helicopter 
Museum and Education Center for their commitment to educating and 
entertaining the public.

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