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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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54 aviation Events Found

Mar 8

Sullenberger Aviation Museum: Pop up Program- Ditching

Sullenberger Aviation Museum
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3/8/26
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Mar 8

Sullenberger Aviation Museum : Pop up Program- Ditching

Sullenberger Aviation Museum
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3/8/26
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Mar 8

Sullenberger Aviation Museum: Pop up Program- Ditching

Learn how to safely evacuate an aircraft after an emergency water landing- just like the landing of US Airways Flight 1549! Led by a former US Airways training specialist, this hands-on activity is FREE with admission to the museum and suitable for most ages.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
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3/8/26
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Mar 8

Sullenberger Aviation Museum : Pop up Program- Ditching

Learn how to safely evacuate an aircraft after an emergency water landing- just like the landing of US Airways Flight 1549! Led by a former US Airways training specialist, this hands-on activity is FREE with admission to the museum and suitable for most ages.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
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3/8/26
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Mar 8

Sullenberger Aviation Museum: Pop up Program- Ditching

Pop Up Program about aviation ditching procedures at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
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3/8/26
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Mar 14

Rocket Family Day - 100th Anniversary of Robert Goddard's First Liquid-Fueled Rocket

Get a hands-on understanding of rockets in honor of 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket. Enjoy a rocket-themed day of hands-on building, make-and-take activities, and family-friendly science. Make and launch straw rockets, explore how fins, mass, and noses affect flight, enjoy Meet an Expert stations, a kids book talk, and story time. American Sign Language interpretation available for kids book talk and story time. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman.
National Air and Space Museum
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3/14/26
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Mar 16

Aviation: Wing-It | Age 5-8

5-day aviation camp for ages 5-8, March 16-20. Runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch can be purchased separately. Closed-toe shoes required. Museum provides daily snack.
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
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3/16/26
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Mar 16

Aviation: Wing-It | Age 9-12

5-day aviation camp for ages 9-12, March 16-20. Runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch can be purchased separately. Closed-toe shoes required. Museum provides daily snack.
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
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3/16/26
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Mar 16

Spring Break at the Museum

Spend afternoons during spring break at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Events are planned every day from March 16 to 20 between 1 and 3 p.m. to keep kids learning and entertained during their school break. Each activity is based on a specific aspect of Will Rogers' extraordinary life, ranging from his time as a cowboy to his passion for aviation. Monday includes blacksmithing demonstrations, traditional dyeing, weave spinners, lacemakers, quilters and a rare behind-the-scenes tour. Tuesday is Cowboy Day. Wednesday is aviation day with flight simulator, astronaut exhibit, helicopter visit, and paper airplane contest. Thursday celebrates Route 66 with Cars movie screening and pinewood derby. Friday features the Mid-Afternoon Frolic Talent Show.
Will Rogers Memorial Museum
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3/16/26
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Mar 17

Spring Break at the Museum

Multi-day spring break activities at Will Rogers Memorial Museum from March 16-20, 2026. Daily activities from 1-3 p.m. include: Monday - blacksmithing demonstrations, traditional dyeing, weave spinners, lacemakers, quilters and museum vault tours; Tuesday - Cowboy Day; Wednesday - Aviation Day with flight simulator, astronaut exhibit, helicopter display and paper airplane contest; Thursday - Route 66 day with Cars movie screening and pinewood derby; Friday - Mid-Afternoon Frolic Talent Show. Each activity is based on aspects of Will Rogers' life including his cowboy days and aviation passion.
Will Rogers Memorial Museum
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3/17/26
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Mar 18

10th Anniversary R.A. "Bob" Hoover Reception

The 10th Anniversary Hoover Trophy Reception brings together leaders, innovators, advocates, and policymakers to celebrate those who continue to strengthen general aviation and inspire the next generation. This invitation-only reception honors the legacy of R.A. 'Bob' Hoover and recognizes rare leaders in aviation whose mastery is matched by humility and whose influence is measured by how many others they lift along the way.
National Air and Space Museum
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3/18/26
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Mar 18

The 2026 Hoover Trophy Reception 10th Anniversary

For ten years, the R. A. "Bob" Hoover Trophy has honored the rare individuals who embody the very best of aviation - extraordinary skill, quiet leadership, deep humility, and an unwavering commitment to lifting others. This milestone 10th Anniversary Hoover Trophy Reception brings together leaders, innovators, advocates, and policymakers to celebrate those whose courage, character, and service continue to strengthen general aviation and inspire future generations. Awardees include Barry Schiff (Hoover Award Winner), Glendon Fraser (McGee Inspiration Aviation Award), Mike Busch (Richard G. McSpadden General Aviation Safety Award), Douglas Rice (Sharples Award), U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (Joseph B. "Doc" Hartranft Award), and Randy Mahoney (AOPA Foundation Future of Flight Award).
National Air and Space Museum
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3/18/26
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Mar 18

Spring Break at the Museum - Aviation Day

Aviation day in honor of Will's love of flying. Features a flight simulator in the Will Rogers Theatre, an exhibit about Claremore's astronaut Stuart Roosa, an Air Evac helicopter landing in the parking lot for exploration, and the annual spring break paper airplane contest. Winner receives an autographed children's book and gift shop card.
Will Rogers Memorial Museum
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3/18/26
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Mar 19

Wind & Wings: The Science of Flight - School & Group Days

Dedicated activities for students, homeschool groups, and pre-formed groups. Includes hands-on activities like wind tunnel, Z-Glider paper craft, moon phases, restoration tour of Piedmont Airlines DC-3, career speakers, and hot air balloon activities. Special group admission rates available.
Virtual
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3/19/26
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Mar 19

Wind & Wings: The Science of Flight

Join us for high-flying machines and learn about the science of flight. This multi-day event runs from March 19-21, 2026 and focuses on aviation science and engineering principles.
North Carolina Transportation Museum
Free
3/19/26
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Mar 19

Wind & Wings: The Science of Flight

A 3-day aviation science event featuring high-flying machines, speakers, demonstrations, aviation groups, and fun activities. Thursday and Friday (March 19-20) are reserved for students, home school groups, and other pre-formed groups from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with special admission rates. Saturday (March 21) is open to the general public from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Activities include hands-on wind tunnel experiments, Z-Glider paper craft, moon phases activities, restoration tour of the Piedmont Airlines DC-3, and career speakers.
North Carolina Transportation Museum
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3/19/26
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Mar 19

Spring Break at the Museum

Spend afternoons during spring break at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Events are planned every day from March 16 to 20 between 1 and 3 p.m. to keep kids learning and entertained during their school break. Each activity is based on a specific aspect of Will Rogers' extraordinary life, ranging from his time as a cowboy to his passion for aviation. Thursday, March 19 is Route 66-The Will Rogers Highway day! We celebrate all things Will Rogers Highway. Enjoy a screening of the Disney-Pixar movie Cars, with popcorn. The Boy Scouts are bringing their pinewood derby for kids to experience. Enjoy a day learning about Route 66.
Will Rogers Memorial Museum
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3/19/26
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Mar 20

Spring Break at the Museum

Multi-day spring break activities at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum from March 16-20, featuring different themed days including cowboy activities, aviation day with flight simulator and helicopter visit, Route 66 celebration with Cars movie screening, and culminating with a talent show. Activities include blacksmithing demonstrations, traditional crafts, behind-the-scenes museum tours, paper airplane contest, pinewood derby, and more. Each day runs 1-3 p.m. with educational activities based on Will Rogers' life.
Will Rogers Memorial Museum
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3/20/26
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Mar 21

Aviation Visitor's Day

Join us for a fun-filled day at Tipton Airport in Ft. Meade, MD to explore Capitol Tech's Aviation Professional Pilot Program.
Tipton Airport
Free
3/21/26
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Mar 21

Wind & Wings: The Science of Flight - Public Day

General public event featuring hands-on activities including wind tunnel, Z-Glider paper craft, moon phases, restoration tour of Piedmont Airlines DC-3, hot air balloon activities, and presentations by historical interpreters and aviation historians. Museum admission required.
Virtual
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3/21/26
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Mar 21

Scouts Aviation Day

The sky is the limit here at the Transportation Museum. This Boy Scouts of America Aviation Day event runs from 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. and focuses on aviation science, technology, and engineering principles for scout participants.
North Carolina Transportation Museum
Free
3/21/26
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Mar 21

Scouts Aviation Day

Scout's BSA Aviation Day happening concurrently with 'Wind and Wings: The Science of Flight' event. Participating Scouts will learn how airplanes work, about various aviation terms, careers in aviation, and pilot certifications, and even create an FPG-9 to take home. Great opportunity for Scouts to interact with other troops and work together to earn their Aviation Merit Badge. Event includes train ride, flag ceremony, lunch, workshops to help Scouts earn their Aviation Merit Badge and much more. At least one responsible adult (leader/parent chaperone) is required to register and stay for the duration of the event.
North Carolina Transportation Museum
Free
3/21/26
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Mar 30

Aviation Academy Spring STEM Camp

Get ready to take off! Explore flight with planes and rockets while learning the science of lift, thrust, and propulsion. Camp runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m., March 30-April 3, 2026. Registration opens February 9 at 9 a.m.
Fleet Science Center
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3/30/26
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Apr 1

SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo 2026 - Homebuilt Corner Forums

Educational forums in Homebuilt Corner on airside focusing on aerobatic, alternate engines, innovations, maintenance, sport pilot/LSA, and type club topics. These presentations have limited schedule availability. Forums are education-based only, not sales or promotional opportunities.
Homebuilt Corner
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4/1/26
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Apr 1

SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo 2026

Annual aerospace expo featuring airshows, educational forums, workshops, aviation exhibits, career fair, and various aviation-related activities. Includes daily airshows, night shows with fireworks, static aircraft displays, and access to over 500 aviation-focused exhibitors.
SUN 'n FUN Campus
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4/1/26
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