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.
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Today’s Schedule 10-5
Date September 11, 2026Time 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Museum is closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. And for other special events.
Upcoming Events
Hops and Props
Date September 12, 2026Time 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
What could be better than microbrew beer, live music and cool airplanes under the warm September sky? The Hiller Aviation Museum presents Hops & Props Beer Fest.
Robot Roundup
Date September 20, 2026Time 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore introductory coding with robots!



