Wichita, Kansas-based Exploration Place has morphed its aviation section into a fresh permanent exhibit named Design-Build-Fly. Sponsored by some of the major aircraft manufacturers based in the “Air Capital of the World,” including Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation and Bombardier, the 5,100-square-foot exhibit provides a first-hand look into what it takes to construct an aircraft. NASA also provided sponsorship and knowledge along with several other aviation-related businesses and private donors.
Design-Build-Fly Exhibit Opens at Exploration Place
Key Takeaways:
- Exploration Place in Wichita, Kansas, has launched a new 5,100-square-foot permanent aviation exhibit called "Design-Build-Fly," replacing its previous aviation section.
- The exhibit, sponsored by major aircraft manufacturers like Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation, along with NASA, offers hands-on experiences for visitors to design aircraft, test components, and explore flight.
- A unique feature of Design-Build-Fly is a theater constructed from a 10-foot section of a Boeing 737 fuselage, showcasing stories from local aircraft manufacturers.
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