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Open Cockpit Day at the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum

  • May 23, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Saskatchewan Aviation Museum

    5 Hangar Road
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 5X4
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Description

Step Into a World War II Cockpit!

Open Cockpit Day at the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum

Featured Aircraft: Fairchild Cornell WWII Training Aircraft

 Saturday, May 23, 2026
 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 Admission: $15

Children under 5 FREE

Ever wondered what it was like to train as a military pilot during the Second World War?

Join us for a special Open Cockpit Day and climb into the cockpit of the legendary Fairchild Cornell — one of the iconic training aircraft used to prepare pilots under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan right here in Canada.

Experience:

  •  Climbing into the Cornell cockpit

  • A realistic WWII-style mission briefing

  •  Incredible photo and selfie opportunities

  • Interactive flight simulators

  • Access to historic aircraft and exhibits throughout the museum

  • A fun and educational day for families, aviation enthusiasts, and history lovers alike

Discover how young aviators learned the fundamentals of flight during one of the most important periods in aviation history — and explore Saskatchewan’s rich aviation heritage along the way.

Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, a family looking for a unique outing, or simply curious about history, this is an experience you will not want to miss.

Come learn, explore, and imagine yourself in the pilot’s seat of history.

Date & Time

Sat, May 23, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Venue Details

Saskatchewan Aviation Museum

5 Hangar Road
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 5X4 Saskatchewan Aviation Museum
Saskatchewan Aviation Museum

The Saskatchewan Aviation Museum offers an up close and personal experience with aircraft that have shaped Saskatchewan’s and Canada’s history. 

From the early “bush planes” to the” Yellow Wing” trainers of World War II, we strive to remember our aviation pioneers. Volunteers restore and conserve aircraft, document artifacts and photographs, keeping once-commonplace skills and manufacturing techniques from vanishing.

There’s something for everyone, together with guided museum tours and flight simulators, the museum is designed to engage and inspire the public of all ages. 

Come visit, browse the museum or book a guided tour for yourself, a group, or a class of students. Discover a wealth of history in our aircraft hangar, displays and flight simulators.

 


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