Mission Quest Air and Space Lab

The 3-hour Mission Quest program involves planning and flying a mission.  Mission success depends on working together as a team for mutual support. Students will fly various civilian and military aircraft, including trainers, high-performance fighters, and bombers. The state-of-the art software and hardware create an exciting and accurate experience.  This is a state-of-the-art facility for simulated flight and non-combat aviation application. This program is offered for 6-12th grades.

• Schedule: Any day that the Museum is open and must be scheduled in advance.
• Class size: Minimum of 8/Maximum of 32 participants for grades 6-12
• Price: $20 per participant
• Instruction Includes: aerodynamics, communications, flight planning, chart use, teamwork, risk assessment, science and technology, basic flight physics, situational awareness, decision-making, and aerospace math.

This program is tailored for Scouts and Civil Air Patrol programs and involves planning and flying a mission in the Mission Quest Flight Simulation Lab.  Mission success depends on working together as a team for mutual support. Students will fly various civilian and military aircraft, including trainers, high-performance fighters, and bombers. The state-of-the art software and hardware create an exciting and accurate experience.

The Museum of Aviation offers a Mission Quest program for the Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge. Originally designed by a Mission Quest Instructor and Boy Scout Counselor, the program follows the guidelines of the Scout Handbook, providing updated tools and resources to assist Scout Leaders and Counselors. The curriculum features aeronautical principles, navigation, instrumentation, and flight preparation, culminating in the Scout Squadron’s simulated flight.  Girl Scouts are also invited to schedule this Aviation Flight Simulation program.

-Due to time constraints, the glider portion of the Aviation badge is not covered during this program.  Scout leaders are asked to complete this on their own at an alternate time.  A template is attached for your convenience: MQ Glider Instructions

• Schedule: Any day that that the Museum is open and MUST be scheduled in advance.
• Class size: Minimum of 8 – Participants must be 6th grade or up
• Price: This package is $25 per Scout.

Can your family or group of friends complete the mission?

The 2-hour Mission Quest program for families, friend, informal/non-business groups, and birthdays involves planning and flying a sight-seeing mission in the Mission Quest Flight Simulation Lab.  Various missions are available. Mission success depends on working together as a team for mutual support. Participants will fly various civilian and military aircraft, including trainers, high-performance fighters, and bombers. The state-of-the art software and hardware create an exciting and accurate experience.

• Schedule: May be scheduled any time that Museum of Aviation is open.
• Class size: Minimum of 6 – Maximum of 16. Participants must be 10 years or older.
• Price: $50 nonrefundable deposit at the time of booking.  $200 for a group of 8, $20 for each additional participant.

The 3 hour Aviation Team Building program builds trust, mitigates conflict, encourages communication, and increases collaboration. It provides your staff an opportunity to plan and fly a mission in the Mission Quest Flight Simulation lab. Your mission success depends on working together for mutual support. Your team will have learned valuable team building cohesiveness and leadership skills.

The program offers participants the opportunity to engage in realistic flight scenarios. “Crew members” will fly various civilian and military aircraft, including trainers, high-performance fighters, and bombers while working to complete specific team-oriented goals. Live ATC will monitor your mission, but you will have to plan it with your squadron. No flight experience necessary.

Explore the universe through our immersive Astronomy Program. Using the Starlab Planetarium, students experience the solar system and beyond through vivid visuals and guided instruction. With its mobile capabilities, the museum’s knowledgeable instructors can bring the wonders of space directly to your location.

Additional Items for Sale: Mission Quest Air Crew T-Shirt ($10 each) or Mission Quest Patch ($5 each)