Open Cockpit Day & Great New England RC Swap Meet

The
first event is the Fall Open Cockpit Day. Visitors will be permitted to climb
into the cockpits of up to twelve aircraft. 
These include the Vietnam era “Huey” helicopter; the vintage DC-3
airliner; the North American F-100 Super Saber jet fighter; the Coast Guard
HH-52 rescue helicopter; and the Lockheed F-104C Starfighter.  Also to be open for the first time in several
years is the Fairchild A-10 “Warthog” which flew for many years with the
Connecticut Air National Guard based at Bradley International Airport.  This particular airplane is a veteran of
Operation Desert Storm.

The
second event of the day will be the 2nd Annual Great New England RC
Swap Meet.  This event is co-sponsored by
the Wintonbury Flying Club and is included with Museum admission.  Visitors will have their opportunity to learn
all aspects of RC aviation from remote control airplane enthusiasts.  All types of RC aircraft, parts and
accessories will be available for purchase. 
RC simulators will be available for visitors to try.

Museum
educators will provide hands-on activities for younger visitors and the
Museum’s Flight Sim Spot full-flight
simulator experience will be available throughout most of the day.  For the convenience of visitors, a food
vendor will be on site serving sandwiches, snacks and beverages.