Join us for a new program dedicated to past, present, and future innovations in aviation and space.

  • Hear from NASA astronaut Clayton C. Anderson at 11:30 am, and get a copy of his book signed, (from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm).
  • Explore the engineering and design innovations that have taken place since flight began more than 100 years ago.
  • View more than 50 visiting aircraft on display for one day only, and sit in the cockpits if allowed (weather permitting).
  • Participate in hands-on, STEM-based educational activities; demonstrations; and story times.
  •  Learn about non-piloted aircraft.
  • Enjoy a film in the Airbus IMAX Theater that allows you to soar through the skies in various aircraft or venture into space.
  • Meet with the Museum’s Archives staff and see how they use historical documents to help with the restoration and maintenance of aircraft.
  • Enter a drawing to win one of four pairs of roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines.

This event is made possible through the generous support of Booz Allen Hamilton.

Visitors at Become a Pilot Day 2014 at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

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