Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Charles Nail has extensive experience in technology development and engineering, primarily through roles held at various companies since the early 1970s. As a docent at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum Campus since June 2011, Charles has also served as Chief Technology Officer at NW Management Group, LLC, focusing on advanced projects such as rotary engine development and digital bandwidth meters. Prior experience includes founding Deft and holding engineering positions at Interstate Electronics Corp and Evans and Sutherland, where significant contributions included ruggedized display technologies and flight simulator software. Charles's foundational education includes a double BA in Physics and Psychology from the University of Rochester and ongoing studies in System Engineering at UC Irvine.
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Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Come soar through decades of aerospace innovation at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, located in McMinnville, Oregon. Discover more than 150 aircraft, spacecraft, and exhibits that tell the story of flight and space exploration with unique historic artifacts, including the Hughes Flying Boat Spruce Goose, SR-71 Blackbird, and the Titan II Space Launch Vehicle with its original launch room. We strive to make aviation and space innovation and history accessible to visitors of all ages, as a passion for innovation has no age restriction. With education as the cornerstone since our inception in 2001, our goal is to learn from the past while aiming for the future by immersing guests in STEAM topics. By telling these stories, we honor the legacy of aerospace pioneers and veterans by memorializing their commitment to scientific discovery. So, come aboard and experience the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. Together we spark a passion for innovation in our communities that ripples throughout the world.