Flight Explorers programs are half-day adventures into the wonders of aviation for elementary-aged children in Grades 1 through 5. Each session includes:
- An exclusive tour of the Museum’s Gallery
- Hands-on construction and flight testing of a model aircraft
- A special flight simulation experience in the Flight Sim Zone
- Special Flight Sim Zone pilot wings
Sessions are scheduled during three-hour periods on weekends and holidays during regular Museum hours. A program fee of $30 per session ($25 for Members) must be paid; separate Museum admission is not required.
Parachute Pilots
February 15th, March 6th
1 PM—4 PM
Drop into the science of air resistance while exploring parachute and ultra-light flight! Fly a tangle-free model parachute and pilot a unique hang glider-style airplane in the Flight Sim Zone.
Space Shuttle Lab
February 6th, February 17th
1 PM—4 PM
Get ready for liftoff with America’s space plane! Build and fly a model shuttle glider and attempt a challenging shuttle-style landing in our Flight Sim Zone’s Shuttle Training Aircraft.
Wright Flight
February 16th
1 PM—4 PM
Follow in the footsteps of Orville and Wilbur Wright! Build and launch a scale model of their original airplane and fly the 1903 Flyer in the Flight Sim Zone.
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Program fees $30 per session ($25 for Members). Please call (650) 654-0200 or download our registration form
Children must be signed in and out with the instructor at the beginning and end of each session, and a completed Flight Explorers Medical Form must be given to the instructor at the beginning of the session. We’ll see you soon for Flight Explorers!
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