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November 2021 by Mohammed Reese
The bicycle would not go into first gear and the small gears also need some fine tuning. They didn't explain the gears or how to change gears so if you are a beginner it may be difficult.
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November 2021 by Bill Reitz
This museum is not just airplanes.
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August 2021 by Josh Lucero
Kids loved all the planes and the free plane ride was awesome, Pilot David gave the kids an epic adventure
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April 2020 by John Butrovich
Great place to take the young aviator fans when they have their open house the first Sunday of the month.
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April 2020 by docfate
Great place to bring the family to see, experience, and enjoy the magick of flight!
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September 2019 by Jeff X Kaye
I loved being on the airport. With the addition of a second plane I had to move to Camariilo
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November 2018 by Clairuh Keener
Fun for the entire family. Very friendly people
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September 2018 by Lianne K.
The little aviation museum that could. . . entice families to come learn about flying history. . .provide another venue for Passport 2 History members. . .make being open just one day a month worth remembering. This appears to be a unique experience whenever one can go to Santa Paula on the first Sunday of the month. We had been once years ago on a November day when it had rained the night before and the sky was still in an unsettled mode. Due to the conditions, the museum didn't open. Some of the surrounding hangars were open to browse through, but overall, it was fairly quiet that day. Last month we finally got it together to go again. On a warm August afternoon, there was plenty of sunshine, and a lot of young families checking out the displays inside and outside the museum's space. They have quite a varied collection, and though it's not that large, there's a lot to see. There are some places where kids, especially, are encouraged to touch, and try out different settings for gears, levers, and controls. A tribute to Charles Lindbergh, aka "Lucky Lindy", was featured in one corner. His good friend and flying pal, Harlan "Bud" Gurney was also profiled. I didn't know about that connection. Nor did a realize how young Lindbergh was when he achieved his flight across the Atlantic. The tale of his greeting in Paris where tens of thousands had gathered, many turning their automobile's headlights toward the landing strip for visibility brought a lump to my throat. Those were much simpler times. My understanding is that during the museum's open hours, typically some or many of those that rent hangar space at the airport open up the doors to allow guests to visit their collections. The day we went, perhaps due to the heat, there weren't that many open. I suspect that every time one might go, a different experience might unfold. The admission fee is very modest. Parking is free. Kids under 18 can sign up for a free flight, as well. It's a great venue for those who appreciate small town hospitality with an eye on the skies.
