Gull Glider
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John J Montgomery 1883 Gull Glider (Replica)
In 1884 John Montgomery flew the first heavier-than-air glider from Otay Mesa near San Diego. It flew several hundred feet on this first attempt. This was the first glider to fly in the Western Hemisphere without power or control. It weighed 40 pounds and had a single wing with a span of 20’ and an 8’ fuselage. There was a tail of sorts, but no rudder.
Today’s Schedule 10:00 – 5:30
Today’s Schedule 10:00 - 5:30
The Hiller Aviation Museum is open daily from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. The museum is closed for Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Upcoming Events
Open Cockpit Day
Open Cockpit Day
Join us for a unique opportunity to gain a pilot's eye perspective on many of the Hiller Aviation Museum's aircraft.
Paint-A-Plane
Paint-A-Plane
Join the excitement with special activities just for kids! Paint the Cessna Cardinal, check out in an airplane or helicopter, and more!
Happy Birds
Happy Birds
Performing birds dazzle with their intelligence and skills and their singular ability to inspire dreams of flight.