LawrenceChee Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 So the boy is crazy about helicopters and fighter planes He doesn't want to go in a ride since he's four and still scared of even ponies Is it possible to bring him to an airbase and they will humour the boy for some pictures and touching the aircraft etc Appreciate the help and no ponies jokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I don't think they would oblige,you just walking in and asking,but there is a day when they open up and let the children in,and they can sit in the planes,tanks,what ever they have,and its Children's day, i cannot remember which date that is ,but I am sure someone with young kids will know and post. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Early January for Children's Day at Wing 41. The kids love it & so do I!! Very much a hands on experience - sit in the older planes, hold guns, pose with soldiers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I don't think they would oblige,you just walking in and asking,but there is a day when they open up and let the children in,and they can sit in the planes,tanks,what ever they have,and its Children's day, i cannot remember which date that is ,but I am sure someone with young kids will know and post. regards Worgeordie Indeed Wan Dek or children's day is on the 9th of January 2016 so in essence not so long to wait.This is a very good opportunity to do as the OP states. Failing this date,as above it's unlikely that you will be allowed to randomly go on an airforce base etc. There is another option that involves heading the Ao Manao beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan as the beach is run by the airforce. Wing 5,you get to drive over the runway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Thanks guys ! Much appreciated and all great info will mark the date down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 OK I'm confused: Chiang Mai Air Museum The Chiang Mai Air Museum is located near the Chiang Mai Airport. It contains a rare collection of World War 2 airplanes and related objects. Visitors are allowed to enter the planes and are provided with detailed information about the planes and their history. Address: Air Force Base 41Chiang MaiThailand Tel: <removed> Open: Daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 OK I'm confused:Chiang Mai Air MuseumThe Chiang Mai Air Museum is located near the Chiang Mai Airport. It contains a rare collection of World War 2 airplanes and related objects. Visitors are allowed to enter the planes and are provided with detailed information about the planes and their history. Address: Air Force Base 41 Chiang Mai Thailand Tel: Open: Daily Last I heard you had to make n appointment to visit. Changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Dunno I've never been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 If you fancy a weekend in Bangkok the RTAF museum is very good. A lot of aircraft and exhibits covering the RTAF history from the days of spruce and linen to the present. A helicopter hall (they can all be sat in except the one used for the Kings grand tour). Transport aircraft you can walk around in. One of the attendants practically forced me into the cockpit of an F-5. It's free. (to everyone) Royal Thai Air Force Museum - Wikipedia, the free ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Thanks for that tip ! We are heading to Bangkok next month so this would be perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 OK I'm confused:Chiang Mai Air MuseumThe Chiang Mai Air Museum is located near the Chiang Mai Airport. It contains a rare collection of World War 2 airplanes and related objects. Visitors are allowed to enter the planes and are provided with detailed information about the planes and their history. Address: Air Force Base 41 Chiang Mai Thailand Tel: Open: Daily Last I heard you had to make n appointment to visit. Changed? Can't find much current information: Though not well known to many, particularly tourists, Chiang Mai is home to a vintage aircraft museum. Tango Squadron Wing 41 maintains the museum located at the Chiang Mai Airport. Sight seeing rides aboard one of the museum's Piper J-3 Cubs or Cessna O-1 Bird Dogs are available. For those wishing to visit the museum advanced notification is required since the museum is located in the part of the airport used by the Royal Thai Air Force. A group of four or more is also a requirement. Sightseeing rides are available to single individuals. Prior reservations are required. While there is no charge to visit the museum, donations are accepted and will be used by Tango Squadron Wing 41 to maintain and improve the exhibits. To make arrangements to visit the museum or to take a sightseeing flight contact Squadron Leader Weerachat Palee. http://www.webring.org/l/rd?ring=aviationring;id=22;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thaiaviation.com%2Fgallery2%2Fv%2FTango%2BSquadron%2BChiang%2BMai%2F%3Fg2_page%3D10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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