LONDONDERRY, N.H. — This Halloween, youngsters can earn an official Broomstick Pilot License from the Aviation Museum of N.H.
Youngsters and the young at heart can obtain a license for free by visiting the museum in costume. Admission is free during the Haunted Halloween Hangar event on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“We’re delighted to give families a way to prepare for Halloween by visiting the regional bureau for official Broomstick Pilot Licenses,” said Jeff Rapsis, executive director of the non-profit museum.
At the museum, applicants must first go through a brief “ground school” prior to getting a license.
Applicants will meet the ghosts of past aviation pioneers, who will describe their achievements and explain basic principles of flight.
Spirits on hand will include the ghosts of legendary aviators Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and Alan Shepard, who will describe their exploits and achievements.
Each ghost will reward young broomstick pilots with Halloween treats after listening to a brief talk.
Broomstick Pilot Licenses are issued under the authority of Glenda the Witch, the Aviation Museum’s Official Broomstick Check Pilot, who will be on hand to greet applicants and supervise the licensing process.
Headshots will be taken of each applicant for their license, which will be awarded at the completion of ground school.
A typical visit to obtain a license will last 20 minutes, although visitors are welcome to stay at the museum longer.
Each license, which will be valid on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, entitles the bearer to operate any broomstick or broomstick-like device for aviation purposes only.
For more information: AviationMuseumofNH.org
Do they make two-seat broomsticks?