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X-Planes — Models illustrate the history of the experimental aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force, NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the precursor to NASA), and NASA to extend human knowledge of the principles of flight from the X-1 that broke the sound barrier to the X-45 hypersonic test plane.

The Space Race — This extensive exhibit uses artifacts, models, photographs and text to examine the Cold War's highest battlefield, the race to the Moon.

Follow the Water — Follow the scientific exploration of Mars and the search for water on the red planet.

Materials Technology — Explore the materials from natural minerals to man-made super composites that make up the air- and spacecraft that soar over our heads every day.

SCHULTZ ARVIN
SCHULTZ ARVIN

ARVIN SCHULTZ

Enshrined 2008

Arvin “Arv” Schultz’s association with aviation in Arizona began in the mid-1960’s when he received his pilot’s license and became a Flight Instructor with the Sawyer School of Aviation. In 1967 he began his career as an airline pilot with Apache Airlines. Over the next 30 years he flew with Bonanza Airlines, AirWest Airlines, Hughes AirWest Airlines and Republic Airlines. Arv retired from Northwest Airlines in 1994. 2 years earlier he began publishing Arizona Flyways Magazine to promote aviation in Arizona. In 2000 the magazine changed its name to America’s Flyways and expanded its distribution to the entire United States but it continued to focus on the history and future of Arizona aviation. Arv continues to work as a spokesman for aviation in the state, not only through his magazine but also as a speaker for aviation and civic groups.