Museum Of Flight Offers Military Helicopter Rides To The Public

  • Tuesday, March 4, 2014

The Museum of Flight will offer the opportunity for the public to take rides in U.S. Army Huey and Cobra Helicopters, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 19

The rides will take place at the Hixson airport (Dallas Bay Skypark), 1824 E. Crabtree Road, Hixson.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the museum at 423 228-2359.

The Museum of Flight provides tours and gives airplane rides in the vintage aircraft that are at the Hixson facility.  The mission of the museum is to increase the public’s awareness of aviation through the flight of historic aircraft while supporting the local children’s hospital.

For information on rides in the military helicopters, contact Peter O’Hare at 423 228-2fly (2359) or David Lawson at davdeblawson@gmail.com.

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