The Phase IV/National Flight Academy Project is a 245,000 square foot expansion to the National Museum of Naval Aviation. The expansion will provide approximately 90,000 square feet of additional Museum exhibit space as well as over 155,000 square feet to accommodate 264 7th through 12th grade students weekly at the National Flight Academy. The Phase IV/National Flight Academy project will include:

• A restoration wing where visitors to the Museum can view first hand the various phases of aircraft restoration.



• 4 berthing wings capable of sleeping 264 students during their 6-day academic adventure.



• A 5-floor academic wing that features:




First Floor

Second Floor

Third Floor

Fourth Floor

Fifth Floor

• Aircraft carrier ready room style classrooms.
• Engineering, Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Meteorology, Aviation Physiology and Navigation laboratories.
• A 300-seat theater.
• Kitchen and restaurant facilities for students in residence and the general public.
• A simulator wing featuring 36 two-seat FA-18 flight simulators.
• A 15,000 square foot confidence center.



• A Blue Angel exhibit and theater highlighting the history of the Blue Angels and what it takes to become a part of Navy’s Flight Demonstration Team.

Center Bay - Ground Level

Center Bay - Second Level

• Elevators, escalators and ramps to upper floors.



• Walkways for birds-eye views of aircraft suspended from the overhead.



• Up close and personal views of famous aircraft.