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Take advantage of the knowledgeable volunteers stationed throughout the museum, particularly at the flight simulators and Boeing cockpit area. Multiple reviews highlight how friendly and well-prepared staff members are at answering aviation questions and providing personalized guidance.
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Don't miss the plane spotting area and the interactive flight simulators (T33 jet and Cessna 150 cockpits). These hands-on experiences are consistently praised as highlights, and young children especially enjoy the simulator experiences under staff guidance.
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The museum is very kid-friendly with dedicated interactive stations and a hands-on workshop room. No height or age requirements exist, making it accessible for families with young children who can enjoy both educational displays and engaging aviation activities.
About Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Several aircrafts & related exhibits. A collection of commercial, military & civil aircraft, plus aviation artifacts & memorabilia.
What visitors say
This was such a wonderful experience! Mr. Bradley and Mr. Larry were so kind and patient with my young son when teaching him how to fly using one of their multiple simulators. (I think my little guy was more interested in crashing the…
Not the biggest museum but very interesting, Visiting the Sullenberger Aviation Museum in Charlotte was an incredible experience. Seeing the actual Airbus A320 from US Airways Flight 1549 up close was surreal. The exhibit explaining how…
If you are an aviation enthusiasts this is a must do for sure! I loved the expo, it’s well organized, lot of panels with information, couple of flight game simulators, to land a T33 jet (sitting in the real cockpit!) and a Cessna 150.…
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Did You Know?
- The museum houses the actual Airbus A320 aircraft from US Airways Flight 1549, the famous 'Miracle on the Hudson' emergency landing piloted by Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger in 2009
- The museum features multiple flight simulators including a real T-33 jet cockpit and Cessna 150 simulator that visitors can operate
- The museum contains an extensive collection of commercial, military, and civil aircraft with exhibits covering Wright Brothers history and local aviation heritage
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