Do you remember when you could drive your car on the tarmac, buy your tickets on the plane, or greet your grandmother at the terminal gate? These old 16mm educational and promotional films from the A/V Geeks Film Archive fondly look back to a day when air travel was a novel luxury.

Culled from Skip Elsheimer's large collection of educational and found films from the 1940s onwards, this year's screening program includes the following early (and funny) educational films:

• Air Transportation (1946) Perhaps a job in the air transportation industry is for you? This film tells us about all the different jobs you can pursue.

• Air Traffic Controller (1968) Hey guys, do you have what it takes to be an air traffic controller? This film will run you through an average day in the tower!

• The Airline Stewardess (1968) Hey ladies, thinking of an exciting career as an airline stewardess. This film shows you a typical day in the life of a swinging hostess of the air.

• 6 1/2 Magic Hours (ca 1958) The comfort and delight of transatlantic air travel at the beginning of the jet age.

• Air Travel, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, New York City Silent footage of 1940s air travel.

• How To Pack A Suitcase, 1950s We learn how to efficiently pack a travel suitcase!

And more!!

So grab your favorite snack and maybe even a cocktail and sit back in the safety and comfort of your own home to join us for this fun virtual event!

A Zoom link will be emailed to you after you purchase a ticket. It will arrive within 2-3 days of the event.