Looking for kid-friendly things to do in Seattle? Step inside Seattle’s legendary Museum of Flight with Theodore and his family as they explore some of the world’s most iconic aircraft — from the sleek SR-71 Blackbird and supersonic Concorde, to the very first Air Force One, and the original Boeing 747 prototype. This episode is a one-of-a-kind aviation adventure, where education meets entertainment and kids get to touch the wings of history.

From Da Vinci’s feathered flying machine to gliders, hydroplanes, and wartime fighters, this documentary-style journey is designed for kids ages 4–10, worldschoolers, homeschoolers, and families who love to learn by doing. With powerful visuals, hands-on moments, and inspiring storytelling, your child will discover how early dreamers, brave engineers, and courageous pilots changed the skies forever.

We explore: ✈️ Lockheed Super G (Theodore’s grandpa flew it!)
🕊️ Da Vinci’s ornithopter & Otto Lilienthal’s glider
🛶 Curtiss Model D Pusher (yes, it took off from water!)
🛩️ Wright Brothers' 1903 glider
🔥 SR-71 Blackbird (Mach 3.3 spy jet with rocket-like engines)
🛫 Concorde (British Airways, final flight landed here!)
🇺🇸 Air Force One — the very first presidential jet
🧪 Boeing 747 prototype — test cabin, wires, engineer seats
🌟 Lockheed Electra (like Amelia Earhart’s plane)
🚁 F-8 Crusader, Piper Cub, Flying Ambulance
🎯 Pitts Special, Stearman, Gee Bee Racer, Stinson Reliant
🚀 P-38 Lightning, P-40 Warhawk, P-47 Thunderbolt (“Big Stud”)
🐯 Yak-9D with tiger nose art
🦅 P-51 Mustang (fast, fierce, and dominant)

Also featured: the Boeing 80A tri-motor, the luxurious Travel Air 6000, and a bright red Stinson that Theo calls “the Air Lamborghini.”

This kid-friendly episode from On the Wild Path is more than just a documentary — it’s a dynamic, interactive learning experience full of inspiring stories, fun facts, and big dreams. Ideal for visual learners and experience-loving families, it sparks curiosity, builds knowledge through global learning, and connects kids to real-world exploration. Whether you’re planning a trip or just looking for educational entertainment, this is one of the best things to do in Seattle with kids. Your kids will love it. So will you.

✨ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Entrance to the Museum of Flight (Seattle)
00:37 – Lockheed Super G + our family pilot story
01:13 – Da Vinci’s bird-like flyer
01:33 – Flight mission: Kid gets stamped!
01:45 – Otto Lilienthal and the first real gliders
02:19 – Wright brothers, Curtiss Hydroplane, and single planes
03:02 – SR-71 Blackbird: Mach 3 spy jet!
04:01 - F-8 Crusader , Piper Cub
04:26 - Pitts Special, Boeing - Sterman Model 75, Gee Bee Model R
04:50 - Lockheed Electra, Stitson, Travel Air 6000, Boeing 80A
05:56 - P-38 Lightning, P-40 Warkhawk, P-47 Thunderbolt, Yak-9U,
06:53 - P51 Mustang
07:20 - Concorde
07:47 – Step inside Air Force One
08:23 – Behind the scenes of the Boeing 747 prototype
09:01 – Outdoor exhibit

More: F-8 Crusader, P-51 Mustang, Yak-9D, P-38, P-40, and more

📍 One of the most kid-friendly, hands-on museums in Seattle
🎓 Ideal for blending fun and learning on the go
🎥 Great for fans of documentaries, real-world education, and big adventures
🌍 Encouraging global learning, family bonding, and curiosity

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