PURPOSE:
To celebrate the centennial of powered flight of an aircraft in Delaware -- the Delaplane.
Taxi tests of the Delaplane revealed major problems. To improve balance, the engine was removed from under the pilot's seat and reinstalled behind the wings. The twin propellers were removed and a single prop was installed.
On the last of several high-speed taxi runs, pilot Eddie Bloomfield, a Delawarean, pulled back on the elevator control and flew some 300 yards at low level.
The photo depicting the two-prop iteration is believed to be the only photo extant. Plans for the craft are assumed to be lost.
ABOUT DAHF:
The Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame was founded in 1999 to recognize men and women who have given uniquely and generously of their mind, heart, energy and time in promoting aviation in Delaware. The Hall of Fame honors Delawareans who served our country valiantly with their achievements in aviation and to those who have brought singular credit to the First State.
SCOPE:
The Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame invites two and three dimensional artists residing in Delaware to produce a model or image (or both) in all media, other than photography or computer generated graphics, for jury consideration. In addition to two and three dimensional categories, participants will be divided into two age groups:
- Cannot have reached 18th birthday by October 1, 2010.
- Those who have reached 18th birthday by October 1, 2010
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Two dimensional work have the height or width measuring no more than 36 inches and will be supported inside a metal or wood frame.
- Three dimensional work will have no one dimension exceeding 36 inches.
- The work must be able to rest on a flat surface. All work must have been executed in 2009 or 2010.
- Members of the DAHF Board of Trustees and their families are not eligible to participate.
ENTRY PROCEDURES:
- Complete the entry form. Click here to download the entry form with complete instructions.
> Requires free Adobe Reader. Click button to download:- Ship or hand deliver your entry form and the entry to be judged to:
DAHF c/o Hardcastles Newark Gallery
622 Newark Shopping Center
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-5003
- Entries must be received no later than September 2, 2010. Entries may be delivered in person M-F 10 AM to 6 PM and Sat 10 AM – 4 PM.
- A maximum of two works may be submitted per artist. Only original work will be considered for jurying. No slides, photographs, digital pictures, etc., will be accepted.
- There are no entry fees required.
CRITERIA:
The best interpretations of the Delaplane in three dimensional and two dimensional forms as determined by qualified jurors for the appropriate medium.
RESOURCES:
“History of Delaware Aviation” by George Frebert
AWARDS-The minimum cash awards will be:
$ 1000.00 - Best overall entry in any medium
$ 300.00 - Awarded to best three dimensional work (model) under 18 yrs. old
$ 300.00 - Awarded to best three dimensional work (model) 18 yrs. or older
$ 300.00 - Awarded to best two dimensional work (painting, drawing, etc.) under 18 yrs. old
$ 300.00 - Awarded to best two dimensional work (painting, drawing, etc.) 18 yrs. or older
NOTE: The winning entries will become the property of The Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sept. 2, 2010 - Entries to be received by DAHF representative
Sept. 7, 2010 - Jury consideration of submission
Sept. 8, 2010 - Notifications mailed to artists
Sept. 25, 2010 - Display of all submissions at DAHF Annual Inductees Dinner
Sept. 25, 2010 - Entrants attending the Induction Banquet who did not win an award may pick up their work immediately after the ceremonies.
Sept. 26, 2010 - Entrants not attending the Induction Banquet who did not win an award may pick up their work between 10:00 AM and 1 PM.
NOTIFICATION
All submitting artists will be notified by mail of selection decisions. No selection decision will be released by telephone, email, or fax.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Artists are responsible for all packing, shipping and delivery and pick-up costs.
