Wings Museum

Educating and inspiring about aviation and space of the past, present and future.

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Stay in the cockpit! We keep you updated on all things Wings Over the Rockies on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube. Follow along using the link in bio. ✈️

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Blue Angel pilot shares some guidance.

Pilot @scottkartvedt challenges everyone to say yes more, own their errors, and ask the hard questions, otherwise the answer is always no.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

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A similar mindset when flying fighters and commercial airplanes.

@scottkartvedt discusses transitioning from being a Blue Angels and Maverick pilot to flying for United Airlines.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

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Flying under a helicopter at 70 feet for Top Gun: Maverick.

Stunt pilot @scottkartvedt discusses how they filmed the low altitude, precision flying for Maverick's canyon scenes.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

#topgun #wingsmuseum

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From the @blueangels to Top Gun: Maverick.

Pilot @scottkartvedt discusses how being a Blue Angel prepared him for the flying stunt work in Maverick.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

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Is any of the flying in Top Gun: Maverick real?

Stunt pilot @scottkartvedt breaks down how the flight scenes were filmed for Maverick.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

#behindthewings #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #topgun #maverick

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Did Tom Cruise actually fly in Top Gun: Maverick?

Maverick stunt pilot @scottkartvedt discusses Tom's involvement in filming the real flight scenes.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

#behindthewings #wingsovertherockies #topgunmaverick

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The real pilots behind Top Gun: Maverick

Stunt pilot @scottkartvedt discusses how he got involved with filming Maverick & flying the cast in fighter jets.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

#behindthewings #wingsmuseum #topgunmaverick

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Blue Angels pilot has never been asked this question.

Former F-18 pilot @scottkartvedt discusses how flying with the @blueangels changed his outlook on life.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

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Watch our aircraft come to life at night!

Well, not quite like the movies. But you can check them out at our Open Late Night on Aug. 23, when the Museum stays open until 8 pm!

Learn more and buy tickets here: https://t.co/WTv21Wn7sW

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"Fees" for breaking Blue Angels' rules.

Former F-18 pilot @scottkartvedt discusses a method used by the @blueangels to drive perfection.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

#behindthewings #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #blueangels

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Advice from a Blue Angel.

Retired Blue Angel @scottkartvedt discusses the importance of owning your mistakes.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

#behindthewings #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #airandspace #blueangels #pilots #navy

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Joining the @blueangels.

Retired F-18 pilot @scottkartvedt discusses how he began flying as a Blue Angel.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

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It's our 30th anniversary and you're invited to the celebration! Join the festivities on September 26 and enjoy whiskey and champagne bars, delicious food, a live auction and entertainment, and so much more.

Learn more and get your tickets here: https://t.co/o9HktRxRov

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Join us to hear from John Mann about his life as an American Fighter Pilot. John will share firsthand accounts of flying the MiG-21, MiG-23 and more.

Learn more: https://t.co/Yi7zjEgakj

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The F-18 afterburner.

Former Blue Angel Scott Kartvedt describes what it's like to fly the F-18.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

#behindthewings #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #blueangels #pilots #navy #aviation #avgeek

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F-18 pilot's first time in an aircraft

Retired F-18 Pilot @scottkartvedt discusses his introduction to aviation flight.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

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From Accountant to Fighter Pilot.

Former @BlueAngel pilot @scottkartvedt discusses his unlikely path to becoming an F-18 pilot.

Full Video: https://t.co/oGzzlmEDHV

Full Podcast: https://t.co/Vtq9xH1863

#behindthewings #wingsmuseum #blueangels #fighterpilot

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If you were to ask us about cockpit demo day we would say that we... love them! 🛩️

Cockpit Demo Days are your chance to get an up close look inside select aircraft at the museum and learn all about the history of the aircraft!

Learn more: https://t.co/XJvPnpYc5v

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Blue Angel on Stunt Flying in Top Gun: Maverick... https://t.co/dmyAl9A52Z

@ScottKartvedt discusses flying the F-18, the ins and outs of the @blueangels, and dogfighting with a helicopter as a stunt pilot in Top Gun: Maverick!

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