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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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Upcoming Events

Friday Jun 5
7:00PM TO 10:30PM
Air & Space Museum

Apollo 13: Wings’ Movie Club: CANCELED

Apollo 13: Wings’ Movie Club: CANCELED
Friday, Jun 5, 2026 | 7:00PM to 10:30PM

Experience the movie about the most successful failure in NASA’s history.

Watch Apollo 13 surrounded by historic aircraft and discover how one of Hollywood’s most iconic space films helped spark daring innovation. Whether you’re a longtime fan or seeing it for the first time, this special 13+ experience will be sure to give you chills!

Enjoy:

  • Participate in STEAM activities
  • Free popcorn and other purchasable concessions
  • Bring your comfiest camp chairs, all welcome!
  • Get an exclusive look at our exhibits
  • And more!

Don’t miss out on this unique cinema experience!

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Doors open at 7 p.m. with the movie starting promptly at 8 p.m.

Saturday Jun 13
9:30AM TO 12:30PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Breakfast Fly-In

Breakfast Fly-In
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Get an inside look at aircraft operations and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft, and flight coordination at our monthly Breakfast Fly-In!*

There is no better place to learn about the airport than at our tarmac, where we are featuring special activities on top of our usual events, including:

  • Sit in an aircraft tug
  • Learn the importance of vests and wands while using them during our marshaling activity
  • Participate in the foreign object debris scavenger hunt game
  • Meet-and-greets with pilots
  • Watch aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac

Don’t miss out on this fun, family-friendly 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 and activities are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.

Saturday Jun 13
5:30PM TO 10:00PM
Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Dos Gringos Live in Concert

Dos Gringos Live in Concert
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 | 5:30PM to 10:00PM

Join us and Dos Gringos for a benefit concert to restore our newest exhibit!

After years of sitting outside and being used as a maintenance trainer, our F-16D needs some serious love and attention to reclaim her former glory. We’re calling all fans to help fund the restoration and get our aircraft looking great and standing proudly once again. Don’t miss a legendary performance from the ultimate fighter pilot band when they take the stage at Exploration of Flight for a 2.5-hour, full-throttle set.

Experience:

  • Live music you can rock out to
  • Interactive exhibits
  • Meet and greets with pilots
  • Check out unique aircraft
  • And more!

Dance, fuel the mission, and help launch our Thunderbird F-16D back into top form!

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*This event is 21+. Please note that the performing band may use explicit language or lyrics that some guests may find offensive. Listener discretion is advised. This event has sold out in the past.

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F-22 on the Tarmac at Exploration of Flight