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Located at Pioneer Airport directly north of the EAA Aviation Museum, KidVenture encourages youth to explore aviation through many fun activities including getting hands-on with building projects, learning how to fly radio-control and control-line airplanes, experiencing flight simulators, learning aviation and space history, and so much more!
KidVenture is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buses run throughout the day between the Bus Park and KidVenture and the Museum.
Youths who complete a set of required activities will receive a Future Pilot pin or a Future A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) pin. The first 1,500 kids to complete the required skills will also receive a free toolkit sponsored by Wing Aviation.
Aviation Tech/Mech Area Activities Include:
Aircraft engines — Supported by EAA Chapters
Aircraft riveting — Sponsored by Van’s Aircraft
Aircraft Wheels and Brakes – Sponsored by KAMAN
Electric Power Generation – Sponsored by Collins Aerospace
Avionics Troubleshooting – Sponsored by Bombardier
Propeller Shaping – Supported by EAA Chapters
Wooden Wing Rib Building – Sponsored by Restored Aircraft / Siemens
Flight Education Area Activities Include:
Build a Radio (listen to tower talk) – Supported by EAA Chapters
Control-Line Flying – Sponsored by Circle Masters Flying Club
RC Aircraft Flying – Sponsored by Northern Aces Air Show Team
Wood Model Airplane Assembly – Supported by EAA Chapters
NOTE: Electric RC and Control-Line flying is geared to more mature youths, but any age level is allowed to fly once they have mastered the basics. Members of the Northern Aces Air Show Team allow youths to fly their powered model airplanes under their guidance.
Youths can also try their hand at flying both gas-powered and electric-powered airplane control line models with help from Circle Masters Flying Club experts. And you don’t want to miss the daily demonstration air shows as performed by the Circle Masters Flying Club. You have to see it to believe it!
Space Education Area Activities Include:
Area 51 – Supported by EAA Chapters
Compressed Air Rocket Build and Launch – Sponsored by Boeing
Mercury Space Capsule Climb – Supported by EAA Chapters
Robotics — Sponsored by Robotics Alliance Group
Rocket Coloring – Supported by EAA Chapters with Estes Rockets
Other KidVenture Activities and Attractions Include:
Artist Booth: Release your inner aviation artist and designer talents! - (EAA Chapter supported).
Cold War Museum: Learn about spies and spy planes during the so-called “Cold War” years (Sponsored by Gary Powers Jr.).
HAM Radio: Talk on the KidVenture HAM radio station to other people around the country and the world – Supported by EAA Chapters.
Rise Above Traveling Exhibit: Be inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen in this panoramic movie theater presentation (Sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force, Red Tail Squadron).
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