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Schweizer SGS 2-33/ TG-4A Training Glider

Schweizer SGS 2-33/ TG-4A Training Glider

Gliders were the first winged vehicles to take humans aloft, and today tens of thousands of pilots enjoy the challenge of flying without engine power. Glider pilots become adept at reading the invisible behavior of the air they fly through. Combined with careful management of energy and speed, they stay aloft without engine power for hours at a time. Ernest Schweizer designed the 2-33 in 1965, and it soon became the most widely used training glider in North America. Schweizer made 579 of them between 1967 and 1981, and hundreds are still flying. The US Air Force purchased 13 of them for use at the Air Force Academy, giving them the military designation TG-4A. From 1970 to 2002, these gliders were a common sight over the Academy.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday May 19
10:00AM TO 5:00PM
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SCFD Free Day

SCFD Free Day
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Enjoy FREE admission at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum on Tuesday, May 19, and bring the whole family for a day of discovery, imagination and fun!

Step into the world of aviation and space exploration as you get an up-close look at our Choose Your Own Adventure temporary exhibit, where you can learn all about nose art, fighter jets, and wing-shape engineering. Plus, take a look at our newest addition, the Thunderbird F-16!

Don’t miss out on a memorable day for the whole family!

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Saturday May 23
10:00AM TO 5:00PM
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Traveling Display: The Vietnam Helicopter War Museum

Traveling Display: The Vietnam Helicopter War Museum
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Experience the helicopter stories behind the Vietnam War and the pivotal role they played!

At this event, you’ll get an exclusive look at artifacts and aircraft, including:

  • See the cockpit of a combat UH-1 Huey
  • Meet pilots who flew the missions
  • Browse belongings that were brought home by war veterans
  • Explore the museum and learn more about other mission-ready aircraft

Don’t miss out on this unique learning opportunity!

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Sunday May 24
10:00AM TO 11:30AM
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Sensory Friendly Hours

Sensory Friendly Hours
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 10:00AM to 11:30AM

We are pleased to offer a more comfortable museum experience for our friends who have sensory processing sensitivities and their families. We welcome families with children, teenagers and adults with processing disorders and other cognitive disabilities, including anyone on the autism spectrum, to experience our museum in a lower sensory environment.

You can also participate in hands-on STEAM activities, including a scavenger hunt, discovery carts, sensory activities and more!

Admission is FREE for children or adults with sensory processing sensitivities and their families. Please pre-register at the link below.

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F-22 on the Tarmac at Exploration of Flight