Bede Aviation BD-5

Jim Bede was a creative and successful airplane designer when he designed the BD-5, a tiny, sleek, sexy, high-performance bullet of an airplane. The press eagerly promoted the promising new kit-built airplane. Sales were brisk, but then his engine supplier shut down, and a succession of other engines followed, each with a new set of problems. Although thousands of would-be builders were disappointed, hundreds of BD-5s were completed and flown, including this one.

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Tuesday Jun 23

6:00PM TO 7:30PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Wings Aerospace Exploration Parent / Family Info Night

Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026 | 6:00PM to 7:30PM

Full STEAM Ahead – Launch Your Students’ Aerospace Journey!

Join us to learn about Wings Aerospace Exploration (WAE) opportunities for students in grades 6–12 from the team at Wings Over the Rockies^®. During this session, you’ll hear a program overview, meet our educators and instructors, learn from current and former student experiences, and get your questions answered. This meeting will take place at Exploration of Flight (13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO 80112).

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Discover how WAE students have the opportunity to explore the wonders of flight, engage with industry professionals, and gain valuable skills for future careers in aerospace. The program includes building and operating RC airplanes, drones, and robotics, as well as coding, rocketry, and LOTS of other aviation and space-related subjects. This class complements but does not replace an accredited educational institution.

Questions? Please contact:
Nedra Hall – Education Programs Coordinator, 303.360.5360 ext. 125.
WingsEducation@WingsMuseum.org

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Thursday Jun 25

6:00PM TO 7:30PM

Air & Space Museum

Wings Aerospace Exploration Parent / Family Info Night

Thursday, Jun 25, 2026 | 6:00PM to 7:30PM

Full STEAM Ahead – Launch Your Students’ Aerospace Journey!

Join us to learn about both Wings Aerospace Exploration (WAE) and Wings Aerospace Exploration Enrichment (WAEE) opportunities for students in grades 6–12 from the team at Wings Over the Rockies^®. During this session, you’ll hear a program overview, meet our educators and instructors, learn from current and former student experiences, and get your questions answered. This meeting will take place at the Air & Space Museum (7711 East Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230).

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Discover how WAE / WAEE students have the opportunity to explore the wonders of flight, engage with industry professionals, and gain valuable skills for future careers in aerospace. The program includes building and operating RC airplanes, drones, and robotics, as well as coding, rocketry, and LOTS of other aviation and space-related subjects. WAE / WAEE programs complement but do not take the place of an accredited educational institution.

Questions? Please contact:
Nedra Hall – Education Programs Coordinator, 303.360.5360 ext. 125.
WingsEducation@WingsMuseum.org

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Saturday Jun 27

9:30AM TO 12:30PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)