Spirit of America – Sonic Arrow | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Dubbed the “Spirit of America – Sonic Arrow”, adventurer Steve Fossett and his crew were preparing to break the land speed record of 763 mph using a vehicle from famed car designer Craig Breedlove. Based on his designs, Breedlove was able to get the vehicle up to 675 mph. Further enhancements by Fossett and his team raised the car’s possible top speed to 850 – 900 mph.

Using a General Electric J-79 jet engine from the famed F-104 Starfighter, this engine was capable of generating 18,400 lbs. of thrust. Equipped with a pair of narrow wheels up front to minimize drag, the Sonic Arrow looks like the world’s fastest tricycle.

Tragically in 2007 while scouting locations for test runs, Fossett disappeared over the Sierra Nevada mountains. In all, Fossett put nearly $4 million into the project before his death.

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Saturday Apr 26

10:00AM TO 2:00PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Aviation Career Symposium

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Discover your path to a career in aviation!

Join us for an exhibition of aviation educators and employers. Take your next step or your first step towards your dream career in aviation. Whether you’re a student wanting to learn or a professional looking to network, this event is for you!

Students with a valid 2024-2025 school ID will receive free admission for this event!*

Featuring:

Airlines
Military Recruiters
Flight Schools
UAV Operators
Airport Businesses
College Programs
High School Programs
Youth Organizations
A Variety of Aircraft
And more!

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Vehicles on display will include a Learjet, Air Tractor, Airbus EC145 helicopter, C-172, fire trucks and more! Vehicles are weather dependent and subject to change.

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Food Truck: Ecos de Mexico
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*Students: Do not pre-purchase your ticket. To receive free admission, please bring your school ID to show at the admissions desk.

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Sunday Apr 27

10:00AM TO 11:30AM

Air & Space Museum

Sensory Friendly Hours

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 | 10:00AM to 11:30AM

Join us to experience the museum turned down and participate in sensory friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, discovery carts, STEAM and sensory activities and more!

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 on the autism spectrum, with sensory processing disorders and other cognitive disabilities to experience our museum in a lower sensory environment.

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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Monday Apr 28

6:00PM TO 8:00PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Wings Aerospace Exploration Parent/Family Info Night

Monday, Apr 28, 2025 | 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Full STEAM Ahead – Immerse Your Student into Aerospace!

Join us for an informational session to learn about Wings Aerospace Exploration (WAE), a hands-on enrichment program for students in grades 6-12 from the team at Wings Over the Rockies™. During this session, we will provide a program overview, introduce our staff and instructors, share stories from current and past students and answer your questions! This meeting will take place at Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport (13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO 80112).

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Wings is thrilled to announce the expansion of the WAE pathway at our Exploration of Flight campus at Centennial Airport to include middle school classes! For this upcoming 2025/2026 school year, WAE Centennial will be open to middle school and high school students (grades 6-12).

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. Wings Aerospace Exploration is an enrichment program and complements but does not take the place of an accredited educational institution.

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

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