Flight Test Historical Foundation

Looking for something really fun to do with your children this summer? Check out the educational and FUN program we provide for the Flight Test Museum at Blackbird Airpark!

Junior Test Pilot Summer Program - FLIGHT TEST HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

Thank you for your generous donation. To find out how to sponsor an airplane please visit our website https://flighttestmuseum.org/sponsor-an-airplane/

Our yearly Gathering of Eagles Gala is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th. Please let us know if you are interested in sponsoring our event. Below are the sponsorship opportunities.

With the recent news of the A-10 Warthog being extended to 2030 lets take a look back on this day May 10, 1972 .

Chief Test Pilot Howard Vernon "Sam" Nelson made the first flight of the prototype Fairchild Republic YA-10A Thunderbolt II, 71-1369 at Edwards AFB.

The Flight Test Historical Foundation continues to preserve the history at Edwards AFB. For a list of planes that you can sponsor visit our website at
https://flighttestmuseum.org/sponsor-an-airplane/.