The American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum

The American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum is s. of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport at 4601 US 360 and FAA Rd. American Airlines memorabilia from the 1930s to the present is housed at the museum. Displays illustrate the responsibilities of the cabin and cockpit crews, the effect of wind tunnels and how a plane is flown and maintained. Pursuit of Flight, a high-definition large-format film, details the principles of flight and highlights the historic milestones in aviation. Other exhibits include computer simulations, a jet engine, and American's flagship passenger plane Knoxville, a restored 1940's DC3.

Time: Allow 1 hour minimum.