Harry Combs Civil Aviation Gallery: Stories From Colorado Skies | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Explore Colorado’s Aviation Legacy

Did you know that Harry Combs designed, built and flew his own airplane at the age of 16? That the University of Colorado used an F-101 fighter jet to “explore” thunderstorms? Or that Flight For Life Colorado was the nation’s first air ambulance service?

This exciting gallery presents six interesting and inspiring exhibits and short videos drawn from Colorado’s civilian aviation history. National and international history-makers from Colorado are showcased alongside pioneers from aviation’s earliest days. The exhibit modules are replaced periodically by new ones, but the three-minute videos on current and previous topics are always available on the interactive video menu.

A special thank you to Terry Combs for his generous financial support and to John Fielder for his donation of the feature photo.

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Saturday Apr 8

9:30AM TO 1:00PM

Exploration of Flight

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Saturday, Apr 8 | 9:30AM to 1:00PM

Saturdays 4/8/23 – 5/27/23
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This 8-week Ground School will cover the subject areas of the FAA Private Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge Exam.

This course is taught by Certified Instructors, and materials are included! Classroom ground instruction offers a great way to start training as efficiently and economically as possible, providing a significant cost savings versus one-on-one lessons.

Topics include:

Aircraft Systems
Aerodynamics
Airports and Airspace
Flight Physiology
Performance Calculations
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Non-Member | $350.00 per registrant

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Next Class: On Saturdays from April 8^th to May 27^th, 9:30am – 1:00pm

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Students should bring a notebook and/or a personal device for notetaking.

Participants must be 14 years or older.

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Saturday Apr 8

9:30AM TO 12:30PM

Exploration of Flight