Flying Lessons with Tommy, a WWI Thomas Morse S4-B Scout Plane

Your flight instructor is Roger, an enthusiastic flyboy who's ready to show you the ropes. While you won't take to the sky during this lesson, you will learn about the aviation manufacturing that took place right in Ithaca during World War One. You'll be up-close and personal with Tommy, a Thomas Morse s4-B Scout Plane on loan from the Ithaca Aviation Heritage Foundation.

Your ticken includes admission to the History Center in Tompkins County in addition to the 15 minute presentation. While you're here, check out our current exhibit "A Sporting Chance: Sporting History on and Off the Field."

With the "Take Home Tommy" package, kids, and the young at heart, will recieve model planes and activity booklets to take home.

Where: The History Center in Tompkins County, Ithaca Commons, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca NY 14850

When: Ticketed presentations are every Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Stay for just the presentation, around 20 minutes, or plan to explore the museum, an additional 30-45 minutes.

Why: Your visit supports everything we do to preserve local history. Our programming, exhibits, and research library are made possible by citizens just like you.

Host or Publisher The History Center in Tompkins County