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Open Cockpit

Name: Open Cockpit
Start: 2026-05-16T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-16T20:00:00+00:00
Location: NJ Aviation Hall of Fame Museum

Sat, May 16

04:00 PM – 10:00 PM

400 Fred Wehran Dr, Teterboro, NJ 07608 12 US$ · Buy Tickets

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About the event

✈️ Open Cockpit Event — NJ Aviation Hall of Fame Museum

Get ready to step inside history! The New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame Museum presents its second Open Cockpit Event of the year — a thrilling, hands-on aviation experience for visitors of all ages!

🎟️ Admission Pricing

Visitor Type	Price
👨 Adults	$20
🧓 Seniors	$15
🧒 Children	$12

🛩️ Aircraft You Can Explore

Climb in, sit down, and take the controls of some of aviation's most legendary machines:

✈️ Martin 202 — Classic airliner open for exploration
🛫 Lockheed Bushmaster — Step aboard this iconic aircraft
🛬 TWA 880 — A piece of commercial aviation history
🚁 M*A*S*H Bell 47 Helicopter— Made famous during the Korean War
🚁HH-52A Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter (1455)— Historically used during theMariel Boatlift in 1980- 🚁Bell AH-1 Cobra Helicopter— On open display
🎓General Aviation Trainer (G.A.T-1)- 🛩️F/FB-111 Cockpit— Sit in the seat of this legendary jet (as pictured!)
📻Authentic Korean War Communication Shack- 🪂Schweitzer 2-33 Glider— Donated byJersey Ridge Soaring- 🪖Authentic World War I Aviator's Uniform— A brand new addition!

🔥 Extra Highlights

🚒Airport Rescue Firefighter Truck— A crowd favorite, especially with younger visitors!
🌕Life-Size Buzz Aldrin Cutout— Perfect for a memorable photo opportunity for kids and adults alike!

🌟 Why Attend?

This event is designed to bring aviation heritage to life throughimmersive, hands-on interaction. Whether you're a lifelong aviation enthusiast or a curious first-timer, Open Cockpit offers:

🙌Unique hands-on experiencesinside historically significant aircraft
📚Educational inspiration— connect with the stories of pioneering aviators
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family-friendly fun— perfect for all generations
🏛️Heritage preservation— celebrating New Jersey's proud aviation and space legacy
🌍Accessibility— explore aircraft interiors in ways not normally possible