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
Today’s Schedule
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
Kids’ Air Fair
Kids' Air Fair
Aviation professionals bring their aircraft to the Museum for a special show-and-tell session.
Bubble Bonanza
Bubble Bonanza
Discover the world of rockets! Use a variety of common craft materials to convert a bottle into a high performance rocket vehicle.
Happy Birds
Happy Birds
Performing birds dazzle with their intelligence and skills and their singular ability to inspire dreams of flight.