Captain Mama Visits Open Cockpit Day

Captain Mamá Bringing Inspiration to Open Cockpit Day 2026

Families heading to Open Cockpit Day on Saturday, May 23rd are in for more than just incredible aircraft—Captain Mamá will be onsite delivering an unforgettable, hands-on experience for kids and parents alike.

Hosted at the iconic Castle Air Museum, this year’s event opens at 8:30 AM and features over 70 years of aviation history—plus a powerful dose of inspiration from Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, the woman behind Captain Mamá.

🌟 Meet Captain Mamá at the Event

Known nationwide for her engaging, bilingual presentations, Captain Mamá is:

• A U.S. Air Force aviation veteran and Air Medal recipient

• An award-winning author and STEM advocate

• Founder of Gracefully Global Group

She’ll be at Open Cockpit Day with her award-winning bilingual aviation book series, inspired by her decade of service in the U.S. Air Force—a journey that began when Castle was still an active Air Force Base.

🎉 What to Expect at the Captain Mamá Booth

Between exploring aircraft and enjoying the festivities, make sure to stop by:

• ✈️ Flight Suit Dress-Up: Kids can try on real aviator gear

• 📚 Author Meet & Greet: Book signings and her aviation series

• 💬 Ask an Aviator: Learn about aviation careers, college paths, and scholarships

• 🌎 Bilingual Experience: Inspiring both English and Spanish-speaking families

✈️ Pair Inspiration with Aviation History

While you’re there, don’t miss:

• The newly restored B-52 Stratofortress

• Rare bombers like the Douglas B-23 Dragon and Convair B-58 Hustler

• Plane talks with veterans and aviators

• Helicopter rides, live music, a petting zoo, and more

Don’t miss Captain Mamá at Open Cockpit Day—where aviation history, personal legacy, and the next generation of aviators come together.

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To schedule an interview or inquire about school assemblies, contact Graciela at (510) 542-9449.

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