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 10-5
The Hiller Aviation Museum is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. The museum is closed for Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Upcoming Events
Today’s Schedule 10-7
Starlight Nights
Fall and winter evenings come alive at the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Starlight Nights! With Starlab sky shows available inside and, weather permitting, telescopic observations of the Moon and planets of our solar system available outside.
Maddux-Airlines
The story of airline pioneer Jack Maddux. Granddaughter Ryann Willis inherited never-before-seen photographs, articles, and an extensive array of newspaper clippings.