See, Touch and Learn! Aichi Museum of Flight

A fulfilling experience program!

A science lab that holds experiment classes and craft classes. You can enjoy learning about the appeal of airplanes and the principles of flying through experiments and crafting experiences!

At Aichi Museum of Flight, there are plenty of hands-on programs that children and adults can enjoy learning about airplanes, such as handicrafts, experiments, and open labs.

Pilot experience

In the "pilot experience", you start by creating a flight plan as a pilot and operate a flight simulator.

Those who have actually tried it say they never thought it would be such a full-fledged experience! 

Mechanic experience

The great thing about this museum is that you can experience not only being a pilot, but also being a mechanic. You can inspect the actual machine and experience maintenance using tools!

Quite authentic!

It's a wonderful program that expands children's dreams.

"Flying" Anatomy Book

The actual helicopter is disassembled into several parts and displayed in order to provide a deeper understanding of the mechanics of flight.

You can see and touch the precision of the parts!

Engine parts, helicopter wings, seats, etc. are also on display.

Powerful! Exhibition zone of the actual airplanes

The biggest highlight is that you can see 7 actual aircraft up close, including aircraft related to Aichi Prefecture. You can see the real machine that was actually used up close

We will pick up some and introduce them!

YS-11, the first post-war domestic passenger aircraft

After World War II, it was developed by Nippon Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd. It is the first domestic passenger aircraft after the war. Design and development, production control, quality control, sales, and product support were handled by Japan Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Production was shared by each airframe manufacturer, and final assembly was carried out by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

On August 30, 1962, the first flight from Nagoya Airport was successful, and many were exported overseas.

This aircraft was delivered to the Air Self-Defense Force in 1965 and used as a VIP transport. Emperor Showa was also on board. After the final flight from the Air Self-Defense Force Miho Air Base in Tottori Prefecture to Komaki Air Base, this aircraft is popular here as a display aircraft.

It is open to the public on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, so be sure to check it out!

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries business jet "MU-300"

It is a twin-engine business jet manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and its U.S. subsidiary Mitsubishi America Industries, Inc. Because the top executives of major corporations fly these jets, there is no opportunity  for the public to see or ride in them. .

There is a spot guide by volunteers only on weekdays, and you can see the inside of the plane.
*Some days may not be available due to the availability of volunteer staff.

As you would expect from a VIP jet, all the chairs were soft and plush with leather upholstery. Tables, drink holders, and ashtrays were also provide. We were able to enjoy the VIP feeling for a little while.

Zero Fighter (full size model)

A full-scale model of the former Imperial Japanese Navy's "Zero Fighter". The model is made of duralumin and is 9.1 meters long, 11 meters wide and 3.6 meters high. It was manufactured based on detailed drawings by Kenji Baba, representative of Baba Body, a sheet metal painting company in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture.

The rear of the engine is painted to show the sooty black appearance caused by exhaust gas. It was also used for the filming of the movie "Eternal Zero."

Be sure to check out the aircraft other than those introduced this time!

Let's go to the observation deck!

The rooftop floor is an observation deck. This observation deck is about 300m from the runway. We don't think there is an observation deck where you can see planes taking off from such a close distance.

There is also a hammock on the observation deck, so you can relax and watch the planes and helicopters take off and land.

A panel introduces which operators operate the aircraft that can be seen from the observation deck and for what purpose!