08/08/2026
With the extra attention we've been getting since the Fox 9 segment about the museum aired this week, there are a few specific & pertinent projects underway we'd like to highlight over the next few days that need some funding assistance from the aviation community.
These projects will help us connect with wider audiences, make more of our collection accessible, and add more excitement and life to airline history!
First up is an interview studio we are constructing at our archive at Flying Cloud Airport. Essential for collecting the stories of retirees & current aviation people, and doing "show and tell" presentations about artifacts. Every day we see a notice that someone has passed who we wish could have recorded - so we're doing something about it!
We already have secured a donated PC, lighting, and a gimbal system that will work with an iPhone. And we have dedicated space we can use at any time.
What we need now to make this space function & create videos you'd enjoy watching, includes:
* Soundproofing wall panels & ceiling tiles - this will run about $1,250-$1,500
* Nice side chairs, an 8' x 10' rug, and other storage/furniture/decor - budgeting $1,000-$1,500 (we're hoping for a "WorldClub" feel at Wayfair prices)
* A dedicated blogging video camera, wireless lavalier microphones, associated equipment & software - $1,250 - $1,500
As everything starts coming together, volunteers who can help us with editing & production, and YouTube management, will be essential to help us put out good programs on a steady schedule.
How can you help?
* Direct financial contributions for any amount can be made through this link: https://bit.ly/NWAHC-Donate
* Annual memberships (just $35/year) can be done through https://northwestairlineshistory.org/join-us/
* Volunteering your time & talents can be done through https://northwestairlineshistory.org/volunteer/
Help us make this effort take flight!
