🚨🎤 New Behind the Wings podcast episode - The Pilot Mental Health Paradox. Find Episode 37 at https://buff.ly/3UID1ej or wherever you listen! For Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore the critical challenges pilots face while suffering from mental health issues and discuss possible individual and organizational solutions. Today's guests are United Airlines Pilot, Troy Merritt , and Neurologist and Aircrew Brain Health Researcher, William Hoffman, MD. They share personal stories and help us learn more about this paradox. Hosted by Rick Crandall and John Barry. Produced by Brian Funke and Cray Novick. Edited by Brian Funke. #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #airandspace #museum #denver #podcast #behindthewings #behindthewingspodcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #pilot
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Denver, Colorado 1,737 followers
We educate and inspire people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future.
About us
Wings Over the Rockies is a Colorado-based non-profit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring all people about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future. By utilizing the Air & Space Museum in Denver’s historic Lowry neighborhood to preserve the past and the Exploration of Flight Center at Centennial Airport to focus on the present and future, Wings strives to encourage the future aerospace leaders of tomorrow. Learn about our Air & Space Museum at WingsMuseum.org Learn about our Exploration of Flight Center at ExplorationOfFlight.org
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https://linktr.ee/wingsmuseum
External link for Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Denver, Colorado
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- aviation, aerospace, education, media, accessibility, space, and history
Locations
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Primary
7711 E. Academy Blvd
Denver, Colorado 80230, US
Employees at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
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Collin Scott
Strategic Account Director, Salesforce | Colorado Vetforce, Treasurer & Events Chair | Board of Directors, Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum
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Fran Rew
Volunteer Citizen Scientist, for E-STEAM Love theme
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Kristina Stuber
Strategic Nonprofit Leader. Mission Driven. Impact Focused.
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David Tomecek, PE FSFPE
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Updates
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In honor of Armed Forces Day, we are excited to highlight our very own military veteran, Rick Crandall, co-host of the Behind the Wings podcast. Check out his Q&A here: https://buff.ly/41HYWUf. Rick served in the Air Force and was a radio broadcaster in Guam for the American Forces Radio Service. He talks about his military career, the impact it had on his civilian career, and his role at Wings. Thank you, Rick, for your service and for your commitment to Wings Over the Rockies! #wingsovertherockies #wingsmuseum #airandspace #airforce #armedforcesday #podcast #behindthewingspodcast #veteran #radio #broadcast #guam
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Join us for a high-flying adventure at our Backcountry Flying Showcase! 🛩️ 🌄 Expose yourself to the fun and challenging mountain flying that Colorado is famous for. Meet skilled pilots who enjoy escaping to the wilderness of the Rockies and view featured aircraft on display including a Cessna 185, Cessna 180, Aviat Husky A1B and more! 📅: Saturday, May 25 ⏰: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 📍: Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport Don't miss a presentation on Mountain Flying at 11:00 a.m. from Bill Standerfer of the Colorado Pilots Association. This presentation is eligible for WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program credit. Learn more & pre-purchase tickets at https://buff.ly/4alwD2n #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #explorationofflight #backcountryflying #aviation #thingstodo
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The Air & Space Museum will be open late next Thursday, May 23! Visit us until 8:00 p.m. and immerse yourself in the history of flight, from the Wright Brothers to the wonders of space exploration. See the limited-time exhibit, "The Berlin Airlift: Supplies from the Sky", before it closes on May 27! Take a step back in time and discover the stories of the residents of Berlin, and the leaders, pilots and soldiers who made the historic airlift possible. Don't miss out on this special opportunity - join us for an unforgettable evening adventure at the Air & Space Museum! Learn more & get tickets at https://buff.ly/49ylxXS #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #airandspace #museum #openlate
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! At Wings Over the Rockies, we honor the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander service members in the armed forces. Thank you to all AAPI veterans and active duty personnel for your service! #wingsovertherockies #wingsmuseum #airandspace #aapimonth #aapi #aapiveteran #veterans #aapiheritagemonth
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Prepare to takeoff into a summer of fun at Air & Space Summer Camp! Camp topics vary by week at both Wings Over the Rockies locations from May 28 - August 9. At the Skyward camp, young aviators will learn how airplanes, helicopters and experimental aircraft fly, meet the pilots who fly them and try out flight simulators! Don't miss your chance to soar with us this summer! 🛩️ Limited spots available - register today at https://buff.ly/3Y9PvMy #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #airandspace #summercamp #aerospace #kidsactivities
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Happy Mother's Day to all the stellar moms out there! ✨ Moms get in FREE at both Wings locations today from 12:00pm-5:00pm! Treat mom to a high-flying adventure and make special memories together at the Air & Space Museum in Denver or Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport! ✈️ Plan your visit at https://buff.ly/4b88NZd #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #explorationofflight #mothersday #momsfreeday #thingstodo #denver
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The Featured Aircraft of the month is the Republic F-105 Thunderchief! The F-105, nicknamed "The Thud", was designed to deliver a single nuclear bomb at supersonic speed. Unlike other single-engine jets, the F-105 carried its nuclear payload inside the fuselage. It was introduced to the Air Force in 1958 and 833 were produced through 1964. It played a major role in Operation Rolling Thunder, the bombing campaign against North Vietnam. When carrying a heavy load, F-105s would take off with "Bingo Fuel", meaning they had just enough fuel to become airborne without immediately filling up from an aerial tanker overhead. Some missions required up to 11 refuelings! Visit the Air & Space Museum soon to see this iconic aircraft up close! Photo: U.S. Air Force Republic F-105D Thunderchief fighters refuel from a Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker en route to North Vietnam in 1966. The aircraft were from the 334th Tactical Fighter Squadron, deployed from the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina (USA) to Takli RTAFB. #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #featured #aircraft #republic #aviation
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Don't miss your chance to see "The Berlin Airlift: Supplies from the Sky" exhibit before it's gone! Experience the compelling story of the Berlin Airlift and learn about the airplanes that delivered crucial supplies to the city when all roads, canals, and railways were closed. The exhibit shares personal stories of the residents of Berlin, and the leaders, pilots and soldiers who made the airlift possible. See this special limited-time exhibit before it closes on May 27! Learn more and pre-purchase admission tickets at https://buff.ly/3SieUBZ #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #berlinairlift #history #exhibit #thingstodo #denver
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🍎✈️ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We celebrate the incredible Wings educators who inspire and empower future aviators, explorers and STEAM innovators of all kinds. Thank you for igniting curiosity, fostering creativity and guiding our students to reach for the stars! Teachers receive 20% off admission to both Wings locations plus 20% off at the museum store from May 6 through May 10! Learn more about Wings education opportunities: https://buff.ly/3wcVl3u #wingsovertherockies #wingsmuseum #TeacherAppreciationDay #ThankATeacher #WingsOvertheRockies #treacherappreciationday #teacherappreciationweek