On this day in 1903, the Wright brothers made the first four flights in the Wright Flyer – achieving the first ever controlled, sustained flight in a powered, heavier-than-air machine with a pilot aboard. And just like that, the aerial age began. “There is no sport equal to that which

“Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.” – Eddie Rickenbacker With your help we’ve done what seemed impossible: We’ve raised over a million dollars for a new museum building. We’re in the final stages of our campaign. Donate today and join us

“To most people, the sky is the limit. To those who love aviation, the sky is home.” – Jerry Crawford When we started fundraising for our $1.3 million campaign, it felt as risky and challenging as wing walking! Yet with your help we’ve come so far, and we’re nearly 80%

The holiday season means it’s time to mail out oodles of greeting cards! Airmail was one of the most important developments in early aviation, spurring on the pioneering of routes and technology. Here at Kelch Aviation Museum, we have an original 1927 Travel Air 4000, used for airmail delivery in

On this day in 1917, Katherine Stinson flew 606 miles from San Diego to San Francisco, setting a new American non-stop distance record. At a time when men dominated the flying world, Katherine was the 4th American woman to receive a pilot’s license. Read more about Katherine Stinson in this

A lovely bit of magazine cover art: The Beechcraft B17-L, on Popular Aviation, February 1937. Though many people nowadays don’t know much about vintage aviation, the sight of a biplane still captures almost everyone’s imagination, and the dream of flight is still an inspiration. Join us in keeping the magic

December 7th is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Here’s a photo of Scouting Squadron Six (VS-6), the Douglas SBD “Dauntless” Dive Bombers present that day.

The last big piece of the new museum hangar was installed yesterday, the big overhead door for our collection of vintage cars. Now on to the interior work!

It’s Giving Tuesday! Join us in keeping the legends and magic of the Golden Age of Aviation alive and flying! With your support and enthusiasm, the sky is the limit. To make it even more awesome, Facebook will be matching / doubling all donated funds today, on Giving Tuesday. You

Happy Monday! Anyone got the holiday travel blues? Take some advice from the Army Air Forces Air Transport Command Passenger Guide! This original pamphlet, along with hundreds like it, resides in Kelch Aviation Museum’s archive. The winter months may be no good for open-cockpit flying, but we’re keeping busy indoors