Visit the N.C. Transportation Museum for in-depth learning about flight, speakers, demonstrations, fun aviation activities, and more! Although the site is open to the public, the annual Wind & Wings event offers dedicated activities for students, homeschool groups, and other groups on Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20.

Event Activities:

• Hands-on activities: wind tunnel, Z-Glider, hot air balloons, moon phases, and more.

• DC-3 Tours (Thursday & Friday only)

• Career Speakers (Thursday and Friday)

• Chip Walton: Wright Flyer Expert (Thursday and Friday only)

• Sullenberger Aviation Museum (Thursday and Friday)

• Theresa Pierce as Kate Wright (Saturday only)

• John Moseley (History of Women AirForce Service Pilots WASP)

• Honda Jet Engine and Wooden Airplane Decorating (Thursday & Friday only)

• Piedmont Advantage Credit Union (Friday only)

• Hot Air Balloon Exhibit (Friday & Saturday only)

• Remote Control Flyers

• Flight Simulators

• Catawba Science Center: The Science of Birds (Thursday only)

Age: All ages

Admission Only: $10 (Adult), $8 (Child ages 3-12)

Admission + Train Ride: $20 (Adult), $16 (Child ages 3-12)