This Saturday at PSAM, P-40 Warhawk Open Cockpit

Saturday, Aug 13th- From 1 – 3 PM, Aviation enthusiast will have the opportunity to sit behind the controls of the P-40 Warhawk as the Palm Springs Air Museum hosts its traditional “Open Cockpit” event. Free activities booklet for all children. Included with regular museum admission.

As part of a yearly program the “Open Cockpit” program will also give guests the opportunity to enjoy an extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 1PM -3PM each Saturday all summer long, a selected aircraft will be opened up and made accessible to the public.

Upcoming events:

Sept 13th: P-40 Warhawk
Sept 20th: Mig 21 Jet Fighter
Sept 27th: SBD Dauntles

Included with regular admission. Kids 5 and under get in free, as do active military with ID and their immediate family.In addition the Buddy Rogers Theater will play documentaries featuring that particular aircraft all day long. Museum Volunteers will also be on hand to answer questions and provide the historical back drop for the aircraft featured.

For more information about the museum:

Palm Springs Air Museum
745 North Gene Autry Trail P
Palm Springs, California 92262
Ph: 760-778-6262
Fax: 760-482-188

www.palmspringsairmuseum.com

Moreno Aguiari

Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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