American Helicopter Museum, Aviation museum in West Chester, Pennsylvania, US
The American Helicopter Museum displays over 40 civilian and military rotorcraft, including autogyros, convertiplanes, and early generation helicopter models.
Peter Wright, a Flying Tigers veteran and founder of Keystone Helicopter Corporation, established this specialized aviation institution in October 1996.
The Renzo Pierpaoli Memorial Library within the museum maintains extensive documentation, artifacts, films, and memoirs detailing rotary wing aviation development.
The museum welcomes 30,000 visitors annually and offers membership packages starting at $60 for individuals, including unlimited general admission and event discounts.
Stubby, the museum's interactive traveling helicopter, visits educational institutions to provide children hands-on experience with helicopter control systems.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1996
Email: info@americanhelicopter.museum
Website: https://americanhelicopter.museum
GPS coordinates: 39.99200,-75.57900
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:41
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