Sailplane Weathercock - Elmira Corning Regional Airport, Big Flats, New York
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ripraff
N 42° 09.278 W 076° 53.354
18T E 343914 N 4668672
This sculpture can be seen clearly from US86/NY17. Getting a photo at 65 miles an hour is another matter. (Getting onto the airport grounds is not likely)
Waymark Code: WMR6AV
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2016
Views: 1
"A weathercock consisting of a sailplane erected on a pole which is secured to a triangular base. The sailplane moves with the wind and indicates wind direction."
TITLE: Sailplane Weathercock
ARTIST(S): Schweizer, Ernest
DATE: 8/1/1988
MEDIUM: Sculpture: stainless steel; Base: cement
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS NY000709
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Administered by National Soaring Society National Soaring Museum Harris Hill Park Big Flats New York 14814
Located Welles, George, property of Alongside Route 17, south of Elmira Corning Regional Airport Big Flats New York
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
The base of the sculpture says "Soaring Capital of America Harris Hill"
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