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Pietenpol Air Camper
Bernard Pietenpol believed anyone with basic woodworking tools and a dream should be able to build their own airplane. In 1928, he proved it by flying his prototype Air Camper
Alberta Aviation Museum’s 2025 Youth Volunteer Program Returns
In the summer of 2024, the Alberta Aviation Museum set out to engage more youth through our summer Youth Volunteer Program. The program connected the museum with more than a
Hangar Update March 1st, 2025
With Spring on its way, the hangar is buzzing with activity. We are pleased to share some important updates on our ongoing projects shaping the future of the museum.
Our feasibility study, conducted by MCR Strategic, is currently underway. The insights from this study are invaluable in guiding the museum towards a capital campaign and long-term sustainability.
The Story of Our (New) Fokker Universal
When the “new” Fokker Universal arrived late last year from Ottawa, we had very little information about it, except its registration (NC7029) and final owner (ST Howe). Internet searches revealed no pictures of NC7029/N7029, and “ST Howe” was too common of a name to yield many results.
Keeping our planes in the (simulated) air
When the Alberta Aviation Museum’s flight simulators began facing wear and tear, volunteer Mike Reimer stepped in with a cost-effective repair. Using a custom-made aluminum anti-racking bracket, he restored the simulators to provide a realistic flight experience for school programs, events, and kids’ camps.
Hangar Update July 2025
Greetings from the Executive Director Our summer has only just begun and has been truly uplifting! Watching campers explore the science, history, and mechanics of flight right here in Hangar
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