This Aviation Center will reflect the highest caliber of design and exhibits, reflecting the significant contributions of the Rogallos to aviation.
The Outer Banks Aviation Center
A Place to Honor the Heritage of Free Flight
Vision: To create an interactive and educational destination in easter North Carolina that will celebrate the history and evolution of the flexible wing and its creators; a concept that gave everyone the opportunity to experience flight firsthand.
The Board of Directors of the Rogallo Foundation has approved a long-range plan to build an Outer Banks Aviation Center, located on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. This Center will reflect the highest caliber of design STEAM learning and exhibits, reflecting the significant contributions of the Rogallos and others to aviation.
It is estimated that structure design, and construction may exceed $7 million. The funding for this ambitious project will be raised through grants as well as individual and corporate donations. Your support in the form of effort, time, or funding is welcome and needed. Please contact us to find out how you can help make this museum a reality.
Once complete, the destination facility will serve to:
- Advance Francis and Gertrude Rogallos’ dream of accessible flight for all.
- Convey the story of the flexible wing through artifacts and exhibits and the latest technological tools to demonstrate the flexible wing and its evolution.
- Foster the next generation of aviators, designers with education opportunities.
- Honor the people who contributed to the evolution of the flexible wing by induction into the Rogallo Hall of Fame.
- Provide interactive experiences for visitors of all ages with associated science, technology, education, art and math opportunities for youth and adults, offered as day and week-long camps, literary efforts, technological tools and media.
