Tuskegee Flight Sim To Be Unveiled

November 9 - The Red Tail Project of the Commemorative Air Force unveils the P51 Mustang "Tuskegee Airmen" flight simulator on Veteran's Day, November 11th.

In partnership with ACES Flight Simulation, now open at the Mall of America (on third floor east) in St. Paul (MN), the Red Tail Project provides an opportunity to enjoy a thrilling realistic flight experience inside the cockpits of sophisticated combat flight simulators.  ACES flight simulators are essentially duplicates of the systems used in military training.  In fact, ACES has supplied their AeroDome flight simulators to Lockheed Martin, the world's largest defense contractor.  Aviation history comes alive in full color with the unveiling of their new WWII AeroDome Flight Simulators.  Modeled after an authentic P-51 Mustang, & other WWII aircraft, ACES guests can fly historic missions in the signature aircraft of the Tuskegee Airmen, and support the Red Tail Project at the same time.

Red Tail Project Coordinator Stan Ross says, "This represents a great step forward in our efforts to raise funds to restore the P51 C 'Tuskegee Airmen.' and continue the project's educational goal. Since its inception, it has been our objective to use this rare aircraft to create excitement and thereby encourage people to learn about the men & women behind the machine. We want to hold these WWII heroes up as role models to teach us the lessons of overcoming obstacles by believing in ourselves. When people can experience the realism of flying this remarkable aircraft, I believe they will quickly realize the importance of helping get the actual Red Tail Mustang back in the air."

The airplane, America's flying tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, was seriously damaged in a forced landing accident on May 29, 2004 and is presently undergoing extensive restoration to flying condition.
During the Grand Opening at ACES, shoppers can meet original Tuskegee Airmen, the pioneer Black fighter pilots of World War II. ACES Flight Simulation is located at the Mall of America on the 3rd floor directly across from the Lake Wobegon store.
 
Contacts: 
Stan Ross, Red Tail Project Coordinator, 651 552 8750 stan.ross@redtail.org

Tim Barzen Red Tail Project Media Relations, 952 931 3111 tim.barzen@redtail.org

Anna Lewicki, Mall of America - Media Relations
952-883-8804
952-240-9304 Cell
 
Mike Pohl, ACES Flight Simulation
952-920-3519
612-269-3817 Cell