The Letecké Muzeum Metoděje Vlacha (Metoděj Vlach Aviation Museum) is a museum located in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. It is dedicated to the history of aviation with a special focus on Czech contributions to aeronautical development. The museum is named after Metoděj Vlach, a Czech aviation pioneer who constructed and flew the first Czech-built aircraft with a car engine in 1912.
Letecké Muzeum Metoděje Vlacha
Letiště Mladá Boleslav
Regnerova ulice
293 60 Mladá Boleslav
+420 326 211 080
Daily 09:00 – 17:00
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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OE-CGH – SJ+LE 153/18 OK-KUD/08 OK-RAU/07 – OK-EAA OK-VAU-88 OK-4900 – OK-JUD-04/12 OK-7400 OK-LUG-41/E.I.215/15 OK-KUV/18/25 329601/D-44 S5-MAY/76 OK-KUU/56 OK-BPI OK-HUD-04/4 OK-JXA OK-JUQ-35/SJ-LL OK-YUA-11 OK-HUU-50 OK-HLJ/1 OK-JLA OK-XRC OK-TRQ OK-CUD-44/D-44 | Aeronca C.2
Bücker Bü 131PA Jungmann Caudron G.III (replica) Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Fokker D.VIII (replica) Grade 1909 (replica) Klemm L 25 Laurin Klement (replica) Letoun Be-50 Beta Minor Letoun Be-60 Letov M-17 Universal Morane Saulnier BB (replica) Nieuport XII Orlican VT-116 Orlík II Pfalz E.I (replica) Pietenpol Air Camper Piper L-4H Cub Polikarpov Po-2 Přikryl-Blecha PB-6 Racek Rutan W-02 Vari Eze Sopwith Camel F.1 (replica) SK-1 Trempik Storch SS.4 Verner W-01 Broucek Vlach Monoplane (replica) Zlin Z-126 Trener Zlin Z-126 Trener Z-50LX Z-50M L-4 (replica) |
Exhibits and Highlights Letecké Muzeum Metoděje Vlacha:
1. Historical Aircraft:
- A collection of over 25 aircraft, many of which are functional replicas or restored originals.
- Key exhibits include:
- A replica of Metoděj Vlach’s 1912 aircraft.
- Various World War I and World War II planes.
- Post-war and modern era aircraft used in Czechoslovak and Czech aviation history.
2. Functional Replicas:
- Several aircraft in the collection are operational and flown during special events, offering visitors the opportunity to witness historical planes in action.
3. Interactive Displays:
- Flight simulators allow visitors to experience the sensation of piloting various types of historical aircraft.
- Hands-on exhibits explaining the principles of flight and aerodynamics.
4. Thematic Exhibitions:
- Displays cover various topics, including:
- The evolution of aviation technology.
- Stories of Czech aviation pioneers.
- Military and civilian aviation milestones.