Meet the NASA pros who spend their days building rockets and managing space missions and their weekends navigating the skies! This high-flying forum unites NASA mission control flight directors and rocket engineers who also take to the air as recreational pilots. Hear how guiding spacecraft, building powerful launch systems, and mission operation overlap with the hands-on skills of flying airplanes as these experts share stories of engineering, exploration, and the pure joy of flight. Session type: Forum · Interests: NASA; Space — Skyfarer is not affiliated with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) or EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This session is listed for informational purposes from the official AirVenture 2026 schedule. Times and locations can change during the event — verify on the official session page: https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Details/3544001