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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 &amp; 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.
MEDIA assets: High-resolution images: <a href="https://www.captainmama.com/media/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.captainmama.com/media/</a>
Author bio: <a href="https://www.captainmama.com/meet-the-creators/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.captainmama.com/meet-the-creators/</a>
To schedule an
interview or inquire about school assemblies, contact Graciela at (510)
542-9449.
Follow along:
IG:
@captainmamacapitanmama
FB:
facebook.com/CaptainMama

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