FMX Flight Simulator
Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 2 pm
Also open Labor Day, Monday September 5, 2022
Purchase your flight ticket at our gift shop.
$10 for 10-minute flight.
$8 for museum Members.
Try Flying!
The FMX flight simulator’s fully functional cockpit features the latest in “glass cockpit” avionics technology, the Garmin G1000, including a Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) with integrated autopilot.
- 6 screen “wraparound” windshield display.
- Full simulator movement in yaw, pitch and roll.
- Force feedback flight yoke and throttle quadrant.
- Rudder pedals.
- Simulation software: Lockheed Martin Prepar3D.
Imagination Playground
Temporarily Closed – Alternate Hands-On Exhibits Available
Included with Museum Admission
*Imagination Playground closes periodically for facilitated education events.
Imagination Playground
Temporarily Closed – Alternate Hands-On Exhibits Available
Included with Museum Admission
*Imagination Playground closes periodically for facilitated education events.
Paper Airplanes
Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, June 28, 11 AM & 1 PM
Saturday, July 8, 11 AM
Wednesday, August 16, 11 AM & 1 PM
Event included with Museum admission. No charge to Hiller Aviation Museum Members.
Event dates and/or format subject to change if required by public health orders.
Online tickets available Click Here
Everyone loves paper airplanes. We turn into test pilots just by folding sheets of paper. We make them to see how fast they will go or how far they will fly, we even try to do aerobatics with them.
One of the top paper airplane makers in the country (and world record holder), John Collins, will join us for an expert demonstration of the wonder, delight and aeronautic capabilities of hand made paper gliders. John is world distance paper airplane record holder and a master paper airplane builder. John has written a number of books on building paper airplanes that will be available at the event and John will make sure he personalizes it just for you.
John’s discussions and demonstrations will last approximately 45 minutes. No reservations are required and the event is included with your museum admission.
John’s creative designs include planes so light that simply holding it above your hand and walking makes it fly. He has planes that perform unique aerobatics and even planes that become two when thrown in the air.
Imagination Playground
Temporarily Closed – Alternate Hands-On Exhibits Available
Included with Museum Admission
*Imagination Playground closes periodically for facilitated education events.
“Sled Driver” – Brian Shul
Friday, December 30, 11:00 am
Presentation and book signing by Brian Shul
Event included with Museum admission.
The Hiller Aviation Museum welcomes back Air Force SR-71 pilot Brian Shul. One of only 93 pilots who qualified to fly “The Sled,” Brian flew the SR-71 Blackbird for four years. His book, Sled Driver: Flying the World’s Fastest Jet, provides a unique aviator-eye view of this remarkable flying machine.
Join us on Friday, December 30 at 11 am as he shares his experiences in person in a special presentation at the Museum.
As an Air Force fighter pilot, Brian Shul was shot down in the Vietnam War and severely burned in the ensuing crash. Initially given up for dead, he was rescued and spent one year in hospitals and was told his flying days were over.
Amazingly, Brian returned to active duty flying and culminated his Air Force career by flying the Top Secret spy plane, the SR-71. Flying the world’s fastest and highest flying aircraft required an astronaut physical and Brian made Air Force history when he passed with no waivers.
Imagination Playground
Temporarily Closed – Alternate Hands-On Exhibits Available
Included with Museum Admission
*Imagination Playground closes periodically for facilitated education events.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration!
SOLD OUT!
Saturday, December 31
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kids and parents, come celebrate the New Year with music, activities, face painting and a countdown to THREE GIANT balloon drops at noon!
This event begins at 10 am and ends at 1 pm. Museum will be open to the general public at 1 pm until 5 pm.
This event is SOLD OUT.
Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.
Members can sign up on a waiting list and will be contacted Saturday morning prior to the event if there is space available. If you are interested in becoming a member and entering this event and many others throughout the year for free Click Here.
Members, Email duran@hiller.org to sign up on the waiting list. Please include your name, membership number and how many members would like to attend.
No passes or other discount coupons accepted at this event.
The event will follow San Mateo County mandates for Covid-19 rules at the time of the event.
Museum opens at 1 pm for regular admissions.
Schedule of Activities:
10:00. Lori & RJ Welcome
Former Kids Club Hosts from KTVU Fox and WEB20 Kids will have you dancing and moving to the beat.
10:30 Sing with Bella
Popular 9-year-old YouTuber. Music for kids that is inspiring and fun.
11:00 Peninsula Ballet Theater
Peninsula Ballet Theatre strives to continue its long tradition as the artistic and cultural hub of San Mateo County. Ballet at its best.
11:15 Marionette Show
The Puppet Company and its imaginative shows will delight the whole family.
11:45 Get ready for Countdown to NOON YEAR’S with everyone on stage.
NOON BALLOON DROP
12:00 Germar the Magician
Award winning magician, author, and writer. Get ready to be mesmerized.
12:40 Broadway Babies & Kids – A musical revue you won’t want to miss.
Westlake School for the Performing Arts – Be inspired with these dancers.
1:00 END
*Schedule subject to change
Stage Entertainment
Lori & RJ – Cotton Candy Express Music
Broadway Babies & Kids
Dance Schools
Puppet Show
Event Activities
Face Painting
Obstacle Course (weather permitting)
Jump House (weather permiting)
Drone flying in the Drone Plex
Imagination Playground
Flight Sim Zone
Invention Lab
Exhibitors and Food
Verso Hair Braiding and Sand Bottle Artwork.
Food: Nob Hill Pizza & Hot Dogs
Sponsored by:
Drone Plex
Every Saturday and Sunday
Regular Schedule
Saturdays & Sundays
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Also open select weekdays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm December 26 & January 2
Drone Demonstrations and Drone Simulation
All Drone Plex activities included with Museum admission.
Demonstrations suitable for all ages. Children must be 5 years of age or older to use drone simulators, and 8 years of age or older to fly drones. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Open only when Hiller Aviation Museum open to the public.
Drones are one of the most significant advances in aviation of the 21st century. Observe flight demonstrations conducted in a safe arena with an instructor who will show you techniques for safe drone piloting, including rules, regulations and “do’s and dont’s” practices for responsible drone flight.
Discover the fun and challenge of drone flight!. Observe drone demonstrations and experience the adventure of autonomous aviation!
FAA Drone Safety Video
Flight Sim Zone
Open Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Also Open Monday, May 29
Take a virtual flight across the Bay and see the world from the unique perspective of a pilot.
Pass Required.
- $5 per Pass (in addition to museum admission).
- Pass is free for Members.
- Two people can fly on one Pass (pilot and co-pilot).
- Obtain Passes at museum Gift Shop.
- Each Pass good for up to 30 minutes of flight time.
- Seating is limited.
Flight Sim Zone workstations consist of the following:
- large 4K screen, 3,840 x 2,160 pixel display
- Logitech/Saitek flight yoke and throttle quadrant
- Saitek rudder pedals
- X-Plane 11 simulation software
How Sessions Operate
We follow a flight instruction model. Each session begins with an introductory demonstration. Our instructors are real pilots and they will show you how to properly control an aircraft, like the Beechcraft Baron 58, including the all-important landing procedure. Once proficiency has been achieved in basic procedures, enjoy a sightseeing flight around the Bay!
The Flight Sim Zone is wheelchair accessible.
