Family Aviation Day

Date/Time

Date(s) - 03/17/2024
All Day

Categories

• Special Event

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Cost
Open to the Public

Parking
Parking will be across the street at Anchor Glass and busses will be available throughout the event.

Helicopters

• TH-1H Huey: a refurbished model of a Vietnam era helicopter used to train USAF student pilots
• AH-1 Cobra: a single-engine USAF attack helicopter
• Bell 407 (Georgia Forestry): a single-engine civil utility helicopter that supports GA Dept of Natural Resources in law enforcement activities including search and rescue, hunting and boating enforcement, and special operations
• Bell 206 (Air Evac): a two-bladed, single engine, medically equipped helicopter with advanced safety systems that supports civil medical response missions
• Bell 407 (Georgia State Patrol Aviation): a single-engine civil utility helicopter that provides air support in the interest of public safety for the Georgia State Patrol Aviation Division
• Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane: a twin-engine civil heavy-lift helicopter capable of lifting payloads up to 20,000lbs
• (Tentative) HH-60W Pave Hawk: a four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility USAF helicopter

 

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Flyover
Feel the rush of a flyover at noon!

Gold Star Balloon Trail
Be sure to follow the Gold Star Balloon Trail!  The balloons will lead you to exhibits with presenters that will tell stories and share information about each location.  Enjoy your very own self-guided tour!

Red Balloons
Need assistance?  The Red Balloons will be located at information desks throughout the buildings for when you need assistance.  You will find red vested volunteers to help you.

Special Discounts
Special discounts will be available in the Gift Shop.
The virtual reality, motion-based, transporter rides will be two rides for $15.  Choose from nine adventures!

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Details
Family Aviation Day will be held at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia, on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.  Come on out and get to know Robins Air Force Base units and those who serve our country.

During this free event you will see helicopters all throughout the campus that will have already arrived for this special event.  You will have the chance to meet the crews and the opportunity for some great photo-ops!  Your family and friends can walk through specific aircraft and climb into specific open cockpits.  Learn about the Museum’s premier aircraft exhibits (four climate controlled buildings), and experience fun STEM activities.  Knowledgeable guides will be available throughout the Museum to share information about the airplanes, and select airplane fuselages and cockpits will be opened for viewing on this special day.   Visitors can expect to have interaction with pilots and crew members, as well as have many fun photo opportunities with the exhibits.  Younger visitors will enjoy Stomp Rockets, Model Glider Flights, and other free activities.

The Museum of Aviation is one of ten exciting stops on Georgia’s WWII Heritage Trail.  Visitors will be invited to experience WWII aircraft and exhibits located in the Museum’s Scott Exhibit Hangar – Building 3. The “Scott Hangar” named after Gen. Robert Scott, author of God is My Co-Pilot, contains numerous World War II aircraft and displays about the conflict. This hangar also includes exhibits about the Tuskegee Airmen and the 507th Airborne Division. The Museum is restoring a B-17 in the exhibit space so that visitors can see the process, as well as see the amazing B-17 up close.

B-17G Restoration
Visit the Scott Hangar to see the restoration process of the B-17G.  Learn about the B-17G housed at the museum here.

Aircraft that will be open for viewing
HH-3E, AC-130 and the C-7A

     

Recap

• Flyover at noon F-15
• Walk through specific aircraft
• Climb into select open fuselages and cockpits
• Helicopter Fly-in (will already have arrived and on campus) and meet the Crew – Picture Ops
• Docents on-site to share information and learn about our premier exhibits
• The young can enjoy Stomp Rockets and Model Glider Flights – participate in engaging STEM Activities
• Visit four climate controlled exhibit hangars
• View the B-17 being restored
• Meet units from Robins Air Force Base
• Food Trucks
• Playground at pavilions
• Gift Shop
• Special discount on our Virtual Reality Simulator in the Eagle Building. Choose from 9 rides!
• and… so much more!

Visitor Guidelines
We want to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable visit to the Museum of Aviation.  Please keep the following in mind to ensure the safety of yourself and others who are visiting:

-No Knives, box cutters, razors or any other sharp items
-No Firearms, blunt objects or any other object that can be considered a weapon
-No Unsupervised Children or Youth Groups – All children and youth groups must be accompanied by supervising adults.
-Groups must check in at the Eagle Desk. If the group is unscheduled the Volunteer will have the group leader read and sign the Self-Guided Field Trip form.
-No Climbing Onto or Entering Unauthorized Aircraft or Vehicles
-No Bicycles, Skate Boards, Skates, Roller Blades or Roller Shoes, Running, Horseplay, or Loud Behavior
-No Crossing of Roped or Barricaded Areas
-No Pets – Seeing eye and other special needs animals are permitted.
-No Smoking Inside any Building, Aircraft or Exhibit
-No Intoxicated Persons or Illegal Drug Use Permitted
-Shoes, Shirts and other Appropriate Attire Must Be Worn
-No Glass Containers
-No Drones
-No Canopies or Tents
-No Coolers
-No Large Bags

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Information
Interactive Campus Map
Call 478.926.1985
Information about the National STEM Academy

 

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