Forum 81 Silent Auction

Join us for an unforgettable evening during Forum 81 at the Military Aviation Museum on Monday, May 19 from 5–8 PM — all to support the Vertical Flight Foundation (VFF) Scholarship Fund!

V-22 Virginia Beach (jpg)What’s Happening:

  • Our first-ever Silent Auction fundraiser for VFF!
  • Enjoy a fun Buffet Dinner & Roast with friends and colleagues
  • Raffle
  • Caption Competition — to score 10 free drink tickets, write a caption of what Dr. Wayne Johnson is thinking in the photo on the right and send it to Roast@hq.vtol.org
  • Acronym Throwdowndownload the official guidance outlining how to participate:
    • Review the three fictional aircraft development scenarios.
    • Gather your team (from your company, agency, or university) and come up with creative acronyms for each.
    • Submit your entries as described in the guidelines by COB Friday, May 16th.

Support the Cause:

Buy through your Forum 81 registration or purchase your ticket directly. Tickets: Only $35 per person!

Drinks served by Executive Beverage — 100% of drink proceeds go to VFF!

Help us empower the next generation of vertical flight innovators. This year, VFF awarded $125,000 in scholarships to 33 exceptional students.

Want to donate items or cash for the auction? Contact: director@vtol.org

Let’s make a difference — and have a great time doing it!


Updated May 8, 2025