Open Cockpit Day At The New England Air Museum

The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn., will hold Open Cockpit Day on Sunday, March 15^th.On that day, visitors will be permitted to climb into the cockpits of up to 8 vintage aircraft, a full-motion flight simulator and two static flight simulators. The open cockpits include the Vietnam era “Huey” helicopter; the North American F-100 Super Sabre jet fighter; the Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon; the Lockheed F-104C Starfighter and more.There also will be hands on activities for the enjoyment of the younger visitors during the event.  For the convenience of all, a food vendor will be on site serving sandwiches, snacks and hot & cold drinks. The event will be held inside the Museum’s three large, heated display hangars. Sneakers or rubber-soled shoes are recommended.

 Also available on the day of the event will be the Museum’s Flight Sim Spot which provides visitors with a high tech flight experience &  an original play by Alison Moncrief Bromage featuring the Connecticut aviation pioneer and daredevil, Charles Hamilton, will be performed at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.The New England Air Museum is located near Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn.  For further information call the Museum at (860) 623-3305 or visit www.neam.org.The Museum will be open from 10:00 am to 5 pm. Admission is $12 for ages 12 and up, $11 for seniors 65 and up and $6.50 for ages 4 to 11. Children under 3 are admitted free. For more information, visit www.neam.org or call (860) 623-3305.