National Aviation Day

There is something magical about flight, no matter what age you are. The joy in the eyes of a toddler is equally inspiring to us as the trained and knowledgeable eye of a veteran experiencing the treasures of The Hangar Flight Museum for the first time. We recommend you plan at least an hour to explore the Museum, though you could certainly spend longer to delve deeper into the stories of the men and women who made Canadian aviation what it is today.

Each year on the anniversary of the first powered flight in Canada, the Silver Dart on February 23, we celebrate the opportunities that aviation has provided to our society. This event is aimed to entertain the entire family.

National Aviation Day is on a Thursday this year, and will feature free admissions, plus a free activity book with crayons. Or, join us on the weekend for National Aviation Weekend on February 25 & 26, which will feature presentations all weekend long on the Silver Dart, Anson, Champion, and Twin Otter (or Sabre)! Plus free admissions and free activity book with crayons all weekend as well! This is a great time to delve into the history of aviation in western Canada in small bite-sized pieces. Each presentation is only 15 minutes long, you can stay for one, or all four!

Calgary Airport Authority has partnered with us for National Aviation Day and Rocky Mountain Aircraft has partnered with us for all four free admission days in February!
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