“The Aviator” is aviation heritage center’s august movie

The Aviation Heritage Center of Sheboygan County will be showing the movie, “The Aviator” (2004, PG-13) at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14.

“The Aviator” is focused on the life of Howard Hughes’ from the late 1920s to 1947. During this time, Hughes gained success as a film producer and an aviation pioneer while battling his debilitating obsessivecompulsive disorder.

Hughes became world renowned for shattering speed and distance records. Continually striving to build bigger, faster, and stronger aircraft, he tested the limits of flight technology.

The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, was nominated for 11 Academy awards, and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett.

Viewers can experience a classic aviation film at the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport with fellow aviation enthusiasts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to allow time to view the museum and possibly see some radio-controlled flying, courtesy of the Sheboygan Area Radio Kontrol Society (SHARKS).

Guests are asked to bring their own chairs, blankets or sleeping bags to sit on for their comfort. Folding chairs are also available. The movie will be shown on a 36-by-16-foot screen in the climate-controlled aviation laboratory for a true aviation experience. Admission is free. Freshly popped popcorn, candy and beverages will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Aviation Heritage Center. Movies are shown on the second Friday of each month.

The Aviation Heritage Center is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit educational facility and museum located at Sheboygan County Memorial Airport. The facility is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.

For more information on this and upcoming events, call 467-2043 or go to the Aviation Heritage Center Web site at www. sheboyganaviation.com.