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“Red Baron” Hang Glider

“Red Baron” Hang Glider

Long before powered flight, gliders gave humans their first taste of flight. Gliders advanced in performance and capabilities, but in the early 1960s, an interesting thing happened as a result of… the Space Race! Francis Rogallo had patented a simple, stable, flexible wing, and NASA explored the idea of using it to land spacecraft. The publicity sparked a number of people to develop ultra-lightweight foot-launched hang gliders. The low cost and simplicity were attractive to the free-spirited, anti-establishment counter-culture of the 1970s, and hang gliding became a popular alternative to FAA-regulated flying. This one is typical of the early rigid-wing hang gliders.

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Air & Space Museum

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Tuesday 10am-5pm
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm

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7711 East Academy Blvd Denver, CO 80230

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Saturday Mar 7
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Soaring With the Ninety-Nines
Soaring With the Ninety-Nines
Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

In celebration of Women in Aviation Week, Wings Over the Rockies is partnering with the Ninety-Nines to discuss the past, present, and future of women in aviation. Check out aircraft, look through archives of the Ninety-Nine’s history, participate in fun activities, and chat with pioneers in aviation!

Activities:

  • Explore the 99’s archived materials
  • Create a vision board
  • Participate in carnival games, spin the prize wheel, and embark on a scavenger hunt
  • Learn more about aviation careers and scholarship opportunities
  • Hear talks from aviation professionals
    • Speaker Introduction Panel (12:00 pm to 1:00 pm)
    • Meet & Greet (1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)

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Food Truck*: Uptown and Humboldt

*Food and drink not included with admission

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Thursday Mar 12
1:00PM TO 3:30PM
Air & Space Museum

100 Rockets for 100 Years
100 Rockets for 100 Years
Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 | 1:00PM to 3:30PM

Celebrate a hundred years of rocketry! In 1926, Dr. Robert H. Goddard sent the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket into the air, traveling 41 feet in 2.5 seconds. In honor of this anniversary, we invite you and your family to help us send 100 more skyward.

At this event, you’ll participate in fun and fascinating experiences:

  • Build and launch your own rocket*
  • Explore the science behind flight propulsion and the many ways these vehicles take to the skies
  • Enjoy STEAM activities
  • Attend live demonstrations of water and Estes Rockets** at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm

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*Please bring an empty 2-liter bottle for the rocket build. A limited supply will be available for those unable to provide their own.

**Weather permitting

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Saturday Mar 14
9:30AM TO 12:30PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Breakfast Fly-In
Breakfast Fly-In
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Celebrate Pi Day and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft, and infinite knowledge at our monthly Breakfast Fly-In!*

In honor of the famous 3.14 number, we’re featuring special activities on top of our usual events, including:

  • A Pi Day scavenger hunt
  • Meet-and-greets with pilots
  • Watch aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac
  • Enjoy delicious food
  • And more!

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

Pre-Purchase Tickets

Pilots – Fly in for free breakfast! For tie-down space, contact Flight@WingsMuseum.org or 303.360.5360 ext. 160.

Food Truck: Cruz In & Eat

*Weather permitting. Aircraft on display are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.

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F-22 on the Tarmac at Exploration of Flight

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