A Museum for All Abilities

The ‘We All Fly’ exhibition at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum includes GA pilot stories.

Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11:23 AM ET

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The statement 'The big world of small planes is for everyone' encapsulates the theme of the 'We All Fly' Exhibition. [Courtesy: Patrick Chamberlain]

Key Takeaways:

The author attended the grand reopening of the National Air and Space Museum, celebrating the new "We All Fly" exhibition which prominently features her story as a general aviation pilot with a disability.
The article highlights the museum's extensive renovations, emphasizing its strong focus on accessibility and inclusivity through tactile exhibits, closed captioning, and interactive displays for all visitors.
The author shares a powerful personal experience of feeling seen and celebrated, reinforcing the museum's message that aviation, and its history, is accessible to everyone regardless of physical challenges.

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A vital part of the aviation spirit in America has been missing for months, and it finally returned. And it’s better than ever.

Last month, the Smithsonian invited me to the grand reopening of the National Air and Space Museum. The new “We All Fly” exhibition includes my story and the stories of many other GA pilots. I am honored that my story of flying with a disability can show aspiring aviators that aviation is within reach.