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Carolinas Aviation Museum

Learn about the history of modern aviation in North and South Carolina at this museum which is dedicated to the preservation of aviation heritage.

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  • Milestones of Flight A timeline with photographs from the exhibit of the same name at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
  • To Fly is Everything Early aviation history is presented on this site through a digital library of books and articles, video clips, photographs, a flight simulator, narrative, and biography.
  • Chasing the Sun Explores the history of commercial aviation will fascinating images and text describing innovators, planes, and major companies. Links to additional information on the Web are provided as well as a collection of related lesson plans.
  • Aviation: From Sand Dunes to Sonic Booms This website is a directory of significant aviation attractions in the United States and features a brief description of the place's historic significance, color photographs, and public accessibility information.
  • The K-8 Aeronautic Internet Textbook The principles of aeronautics for everyone from beginners to instructors. Application of aeronautic concepts to sports, science, mythology, and history.
  • PlaneMath These fun story-based interactives will help you learn about math and aeronautics. Plan a flight around the country or fly a herd of buffalo to the prairie! While you're at it, learn about dozens of careers in math and aeronautics. A great site for anyone, but especially designed for kids with physical disabilities.

Related pages

  • North Carolina Aviation Museum: The N.C. Aviation Museum is "dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and education of historic military aircraft."
  • Wilmington Railroad Museum: Learn about the historical development of railroads in the Wilmington area with the eclectic collection of displays at the Wilmington Railroad Museum.
  • YMCA Camp Thunderbird: Provides environmental education programs to North and South Carolina K-12 students in bird study, fish dissection, orienteering and forest ecology.

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Founded in 1991, the Carolinas Aviation Museum is operated by the Carolinas Historic Aviation Commission (CHAC). Dedicated to preserving the aviation heritage of both North and South Carolina, the Museum is located at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport at 4108 Airport Drive. It is the premier aviation museum in the Carolinas.

Over the past decade the Museum has developed an impressive collection of over 45 major aircraft, and a wealth of other artifacts. It also operates one of the largest aviation-related libraries in the nation.

The Museum is open from 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Friday, Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children & senior citizens. Children under 6 are free. Large groups need to arrange for a tour by calling 704-359-8442. Active duty military personnel with a valid military ID are admitted free of charge.

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