The Museum boasts a collection of aircraft starting with a
Curtiss-Wright B-14-B “Speedwing” bi-plane built in 1932. It is one-of-a-kind
and has been beautifully restored. It’s
on display for visitors see and marvel at.
You will also learn about aircraft you may never have heard of before
like a Voodoo, Warthog, Albatross, Boxcar, Dagger or Grasshopper. Who knew aircraft with names such as this
carried the heroes that helped to secure the freedoms we enjoy today? Other aircraft include all “Century” series
USAF aircraft, a MIG–17PF and MIG–21F, plus a Pitts S-1 acrobatic racer and an
AQM – 187 drone.
Norden Bomb Sight - On display is one of the original Norden
bomb sights, which were used by American bombardiers for precision day bombing
during World War II. These bomb sights were really small computers that were
maintained and repaired in the shops at the Sacramento Air Depot (later
Sacramento Air Logistics Center at McClellan AFB).
US Coast Guard Art Collection - Don’t miss the beautiful art pieces on loan from the USCG Art Program featuring oil paintings, water color and acrylic art works. These gorgeous pieces depict Coast Guard personnel, equipment, historic events and other subjects in scenes relevant the service and mission of the US Coast Guard.
Engines - The Museum’s collection of engines is quite extensive and grows frequently as new engines are restored and put on display. Click here to see our engine collection!
The Viper Zone – Non-motion Flight Simulators and Morphis Motion Ride Simulator
Come visit our new flight simulation center and feel the rush behind the controls! There is a small extra charge, but it is worth every cent.
The Museum’s Dreamflyer, is a motion flight simulator where the seat movement is powered by the pilots arm and body movements. Immerse yourself and feel the adrenalin rush as you start strafing enemy positions at 350 mph, 600 feet above the European countryside, guns blazing and bombs blasting.
Feel the rush of virtually flying an F-16 fighter! Come experience actual F-16 simulators that still have all of the original dials. As part of the non-motion F-16 flight simulators experience, Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. is installed and will submerge you into the story of the game, which takes place during the time of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. H.A.W.X is set in the near future where private military companies have essentially replaced government-run military in many countries. The player is placed in the shoes of David Crenshaw — an ex-military elite pilot who was recruited by one of these corporations to work for them as one of their pilots, fighting whomever and whenever he is told to. Crenshaw later returns to the US Air Force together with his team, trying to prevent a full scale terrorist attack on the United States, which was initiated by this military company. The simulators can also be networked to dog fight each other for even more excitement!
Have you ever wanted to fly as a pilot in a World War Spad, a P-38 Lighting, a P-51 Mustang, or even an F-86 Sabre Jet? Now is your chance! The Morphis Motion Ride Simulator allows you to have the feeling and visual effect of sitting in the cockpit with the pilot and experiencing flight as never before. Or, you can launch from an aircraft carrier and fly a mission in a US Navy F/A-18.
Fun with Physics – A fun, interactive exhibit for the young and the young-at-heart! Fun with Physics is an interactive science exhibit that invites the mind to explore the excitement of science discovery through hands-on experience.
Created by Tammie Ryan, formerly with the National Science Museum, the Fun with Physics exhibit transforms itself into a science center full of hands-on exhibits and activities. Participants of all ages will enjoy investigating science at their own pace in a friendly and inviting environment. The exhibit includes Mind Bogglers, Simple Machines, Newton's Laws, Optical Illusions, Demonstrations and a ton more of physics fun.
