Pilot the Cody Flyer at the Farnborough Air Sciences Museum
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum celebrates Farnborough’s aviation heritage and is home to aeroplanes, helicopters, rocket parts, giant wind tunnels* and even a cowboy!
Samuel Franklin Cody
Samuel Franklin Cody is an exiting and charismatic local character who the museum, and its wonderfully enthusiastic volunteers, have worked hard to bring to life.
Cody was born in the USA and became a famous Wild West showman. Later in life he became interested in kites and aviation.
The Cody Flyer
In 1908, Cody flew British Army Aeroplane No.1A, or The Cody Flyer, over Farnborough for 27 seconds and became the first person to fly a heavier-than-air machine in Britain. This historic moment marked the beginning of a new era for British aviation.
The Cody Flyer Replica
Volunteers have built an impressive and full-size replica of The Cody Flyer. You can try flying it yourself in a flight simulator.
*The Wind Tunnels at Farnborough
These wind tunnels were used for research from the 1930s until the 1990s. Today these are listed buildings that you can see on a private tour, which includes visiting a tunnel that is 24 feet wide and also the Sea Plane Tank.
I haven’t taken this tour yet but hope to over the summer. For further information on the Wind Tunnels, please visit the Wind Tunnels section of the Farnbrough Air Sciences Trust Museum website.
Farnborough Airport
The museum is next to Farnborough Airport so you might also see aeroplanes flying over you.
Visit the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Farnborough
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU14 6TF
Opens: Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Cost: Free and donations are welcome.
Where to Eat: There is a coffee shop.
Facilities: Coffee shop, snacks, drinks, toilets, accessible toilets.
How Long We Spent There: 1.5 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly
Parking: There is a car park.
Cost of Parking: Free.
Information Written: June 2022
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