This event is in the past.It took place on April 30, 2026 at Hiller Aviation Museum.




Kids become aircraft engineers for an afternoon at this hands-on design challenge. They'll build and test their own glider prototype in a real aviation museum, then launch it to see whose creation flies furthest.
Hands-on engineering
Kids build aircraft
STEM education
Free museum program
Tips
✈️build and test your own glider prototype
🏆"Kids enjoyed their time particularly when they learn parts of an aircraft and a chance to build one themselves"
🧒stick around after to explore cockpits and flight simulators
Aero Design Challenge
San Carlos




Kids become aircraft engineers for an afternoon at this hands-on design challenge. They'll build and test their own glider prototype in a real aviation museum, then launch it to see whose creation flies furthest.
Hands-on engineering
Kids build aircraft
STEM education
Free museum program
Tips
✈️build and test your own glider prototype
🏆"Kids enjoyed their time particularly when they learn parts of an aircraft and a chance to build one themselves"
🧒stick around after to explore cockpits and flight simulators
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