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Link Trainer

Link Trainer

Today’s sophisticated flight simulators are the descendants of Edwin Link’s efforts to make flying safer in the 1930s. The Link trainer enabled pilots to learn basic procedures and practice flying on instruments without the expense and risks of flying real airplanes. During World War II, over a half million Americans and tens of thousands of Allied airmen sharpened their instrument flight skills in Link trainers, which were often operated by female instructors.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday Dec 13
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Santa in the Hangar at the Museum

Santa in the Hangar at the Museum
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled holiday celebration at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum – festive activities, magical moments, and memories await!

  • Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus
  • Holiday-themed Activities
  • Science Demonstrations
  • Select Open Cockpits
    • Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23MLD Flogger
    • Republic RF-84K Thunderflash
    • Steen Skybolt
    • Bede BD-5*
    • Lockheed F-104C Starfighter
  • Discovery Carts
  • And much more!

Pre-Purchase Tickets

You can also see Santa at our second location, Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport, on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Click here to learn more!

Saturday Dec 13
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Air & Space Museum

Cockpit Demo Day

Cockpit Demo Day
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Get an up close look inside select aircraft at the museum and learn all about the history of the aircraft, instruments and controls!

Featured Aircraft in November*:

  • Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23MLD Flogger
  • Republic RF-84K Thunderflash
  • Steen Skybolt
  • Bede BD-5*
  • Lockheed F-104C Starfighter

Pre-Purchase Tickets

*Featured aircraft are subject to change. 

Sunday Dec 14
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Santa in the Hangar at Exploration of Flight

Santa in the Hangar at Exploration of Flight
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled holiday celebration at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport). Enjoy festive activities and magical moments. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and Santa arrives in a helicopter at 11:00 a.m.!

Join us for various holiday-themed activities, including:

  • Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus
  • Holiday-themed Activities
  • Science Demonstrations
  • And much more!

Pre-Purchase Tickets

Santa’s presence is confirmed, but his arrival in a helicopter is weather permitting.

Food Truck: Wafflerita – Enjoy a hot chocolate bar*

*Weather permitting, Aircraft on display are subject to change. Food and hot chocolate are not included with admission.

You can also celebrate with us on December 13th at the Air & Space Museum. Click here to learn more!

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F-22 on the Tarmac at Exploration of Flight