About this Event
Prepare for takeoff! Kids (and their adult co-pilots) will spread their wings and hit the heights at AMP’s first-ever 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗯! This day will feature interactive experiences that will simulate flight, fun art projects, and the opportunity to meet a real U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. With our sky-high mural as a backdrop, this exciting event will have your imagination soaring!
𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺–𝟯𝗽𝗺: 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻!
Break the fun barrier with a pilot helmet exhibit, photo ops, food trucks, tours of our mural, and more! Paper Airplane Contest: design and decorate your own paper airplanes; we’ll let them fly at 1pm with prizes in various categories. Take your pilot training up a notch with a virtual reality flight simulator and a wind tunnel experience for a modest additional charge.
𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for kids to meet a real-life Air Force fighter pilot! Colonel Alton Whitley (please call him “Al”) is a decorated veteran who served during the Vietnam War, took command of the 37th Fighter Wing, and deployed for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Al was the first operational pilot to jump in the seat to fly the legendary Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk a.k.a. the first combat aircraft to feature stealth technology! He will tell you about his training, career, and answer your questions! If you use your eagle eyes, you might even see where AMP’s Ellen Griesedieck has painted Al’s stealthy plane in our mural!
With special thanks to our partners at the New England Air Museum and the Connecticut Science Center for collaborating with us on this weekend.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
American Mural Project, 90 Whiting Street, Winsted, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 17.85
