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Take Flight programs are half-day adventures into the world of aviation for elementary-aged students in Grades 1-5. Sessions are scheduled on select weekend and holiday dates throughout the year and include the following:
- Hands-on construction of flying model aircraft
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes cockpit explorations in Museum aircraft
- A special flight simulation experience in the Flight Sim Zone
Programs meet 1:30 PM-4:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Five different programs are available this fall:
Jet Aviator
Monday, September 6th
Investigate the challenge of piloting high performance jets at the edge of the envelope. Check out in the Museum's A-4 and L-39 cockpits, build and fly a Blue Angels glider and blast to supersonic speed in the Flight Sim Zone's F-18 Hornet.
Airline Aviator
Saturday, September 18th
Enter the Museum's 737, 747 and SST cockpits and learn airliner identification while building a detailed scale model of a modern commercial aircraft. Take the controls of a massive Boeing 747 in the flight simulators and attempt a landing at San Francisco International Airport.
Helicopter Aviator
Saturday, October 2nd
Discover the science of whirlybirds by building and flying several small models. Try out the controls of several real helicopters in the Museum's Gallery and settle into the flight simulators to fly an exciting helicopter mission.
Wright Flight
Saturday, November 6th
Follow in the footsteps of Wilbur and Orville Wright in a re-creation of the journey to Kitty Hawk. Build and fly a realistic Wright Brothers glider, investigate two different Wright airplanes, and launch the original 1903 Flyer in the Flight Sim Zone.
Astronaut Adventure
Thursday, November 11th
SPECIAL TIME: 12 PM-3 PM
Explore the science of space travel and use Newton's Third Law to launch an air-powered rocket. Build and fly a space shuttle glider and take the controls of a simulated Shuttle Training Aircraft in a mission to the final frontier.
Airplane Experience
Friday, November 26th
Find out what makes airplanes tick in an intensive exploration of flight. Check out in two of the Museum's light airplanes, build and fly a rubber-powered model, and fly a realistic series of maneuvers in a simulated small airplane.
Space for all Take Flight programs is limited and advance registration is required. Program fees are $40/session ($35 Members). Download our Take Flight registration form or call (650) 654-0200 to register today.
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