This “compass rose," along with a raised platform featuring the U.S. Seal and four military medallions, is positioned at the crossroads between the aviation museum, the IMAX Theater and the space museum (which is scheduled to open in 2008). This significant location will provide many opportunities for public events and an opportunity for learning about aviation navigation, U.S. history and the significance of U.S. military.

The 1 p.m. dedication ceremony will include a patriotic performance by the Portland Highland Guard Police Band, posting of colors, the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance and presentations by Congressman David Wu, CMSgt. John Rasmussen and Col. Gary Dean of the Oregon Air National Guard, and Evergreen Aviation Museum Executive Director, Jereme Coker. The program will conclude with the Dedication of the Patriots' Plaza and the retirement of colors.

Pilot Recieves Award

The Federal Aviation Administration rewards pilots who have flown for more than 50 years without incident or violation. Pilots who meet these requirements receive the Wright Brothers Master Pilot award. So far only eight North Dakotans have received the award. Brad Feldman introduces us to the latest winner. Raymond Schafer is going through pre-flight inspections. It's a routine he has gone through more than three thousand times. Flying has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember.(Raymond Schafer/ Pilot)"I was going to join the Air Force but I joined the guard while I was in High School and they had some helicopters but no mechanics and they asked me if I wanted to go to school for four months and get a job when I got back and thats how I got into aviation." Since 1956, Schafer has spent more than nine thousand hours in the air.

Door-to-door: Lufthansa Private Jet offers customers free ...

Come 1 April, customers using this exclusive service can now book a limou-sine transfer to and from the airport, at no extra charge. On request, passengers will be picked up at home and driven direct to their Private Jet flight at the airport. Saudi customers arriving in Frankfurt from Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh on landing will again be greeted with a limousine waiting alongside the plane to whisk passengers without de-lay to their destination. Mr. Uwe Wriedt, Lufthansa's General Manager and Director for the Gulf and Pakistan said, 'The invention and creation of the Lufthansa Private Jet once again showcases the airline's high-end product portfolio. Lufthansa Private Jet aims to offer its VIP customers a unique exclusive service which offers premium quality, flexibility and private comfort in a space of your own.