Two US Navy Blue Angels technicians will hold an hour-long presentation and audience Q&A at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) on Friday, July 31, to provide a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes support that goes into Blue Angel performances, including the Seafair shows this weekend:

The presentation occurs from 8:30 am to 9:30 am on July 31 in the Olympic Hall Auditorium at South’s West Seattle campus. The free event is open to the public, with limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Petty Officer of the Navy 1st Class Zoltan Prestridge (aviation maintenance control team) and Petty Officer of the Navy 2nd Class Cyrille Sandusky (aviation electrician crew chief) will discuss the background and training that led to their position with the Blue Angels, and what it’s like to ensure the safety of pilots’ planes as they perform aerial stunts. The Blue Angels’ visit was coordinated by the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) Chapter 19, a student club made up of female aeronautical technicians in training at South. Whether training in the Aviation Maintenance Technology or Aerospace Composite Technology programs at the college, the experience will be memorable for South aviation students.

“We share an industry and a passion (with the speakers) … and their experiences are highly educational and motivational for all of us,” AWAM club member Sherry Loeser said.

Quick Facts
When: 8:30 am to 9:30 am on July 31, 2015. The presentation will last 30-40 minutes with roughly 20 minutes for audience questions.

Where: South Seattle College Olympic Hall Auditorium (OLY 120) at the West Seattle campus, 6000 16th Ave. SW (campus map
link).

Who: Open to the public and South Seattle College students, staff and faculty. There will be around 60 seats available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Free event.