Event

Reaching the Sky: Aviation Pioneers

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Hangar B, Floyd Bennett Field

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

45 minutes

Description

Aviation history did not happen in a day. Join Ranger Flor at Hangar B for an in depth look at aviation pioneers and the obstacles they overcame in order to make history. Put yourself in their shoes and explore the planes they would have flown. Pilots like Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post and others faced a lot of scrutiny in their quest to earn their “wings.” Discover the lasting legacy of these aviation pioneers. 

Reservation or Registration: No