Weston-Farman Biplane replica at Sci-Ed
An event that will inform participants on the conceptualisation and construction of the Weston-Farman Biplane scale exhibit in Sci-Ed. This exhibit is a replica of the first aeroplane built by a South African in 1906 in the then called Brandfort, a rural town in the Free State province. The presentation will touch on the following aspects:
- Background history
- Conceptualisation and plan
- Construction process
- Mounting process
Running time at full length: 2 hours
Ticket price: R50 (Children under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult)
Dates and times: 4 Jul 16:30
Venue: Sci-Ed Science Education Centre at Winkie Direko Building
Limited space: 100 participants