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20 11, 2023

First Flight Society Announces 2023 Class of Honorary Members

KITTY HAWK, N.C. – November 19, 2023 – The First Flight Society announces two new Honorary Lifetime Members: Record holder Mack Rutherford, and pilot Erik Lindbergh.

Mack Rutherford became the youngest person to fly solo around the world and the youngest person to fly a microlight aircraft solo around the globe. Now 18, Mack started his 5-month journey at age 17. Mack landed in Sofia, Bulgaria on August 24, 2022, completing a trip that took him across 52 countries. Mack was born to British parents but has grown up in Belgium. He joins his older sister Zara Rutherford as a First Flight Society Honorary Lifetime member.

Erik Lindbergh is a pilot, adventurer, artist and entrepreneur. He is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of VerdeGo Aero which provides Powertrain Systems and Engineering Services to the electric aircraft industry. Erik is the Co-Host of […]

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19 11, 2024

First Flight Society Announces 2024 Class of Honorary Members

First Flight Society Announces 2024 Class of Honorary Members

KITTY HAWK, N.C. – Nov. 19, 2024 – The First Flight Society announces two new Honorary
Lifetime Members: Dr Peggy Chabrian, the founder of Women in Aviation International and aerobatic
national champion Michael Goulian.

Dr. Chabrian is the founder of Women in Aviation International and was the first president from 1994 until
September 2019. WAI is an organization dedicated to the advancement and support of women in the
aviation industry. She grew the organization from 150 to thousands of members. Dr. Chabrian is a 2,500-hour pilot and flight instructor who has been flying for more than 30 years. She began her career as a university professor and administrator concentrating on aviation. Dr. Chabrian was just inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame this year. […]

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18 11, 2024

This Wright Brothers Day Is The 121st Anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ First Flight

Wright Brothers Day: December 17, 2024 – 121st Anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ First Powered Flight

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This year’s event will honor General Charles McGee, famous Tuskegee Airman. General McGee was also a nHonorary Lifetime Member of the First Flight Society.  The festivities will feature speakers from the National Park Service as well as a flyover, among other activities. For more information about Wright Brothers Day 2024, please click the button below.

121st Anniversary

Wright Brothers Day Luncheon

FFS Annual Luncheon Celebrating The Wright [...]
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23 07, 2024

Win a Unique VIP Military Aviation Museum Experience!

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WIN a UNIQUE Personal Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the facilities with the Museum Director, a FLIGHT for one of you in their Original, 1941 Stearman PT-17 Trainer that has been restored to flight! Enjoy a PRIVATE VIP dinner on the campus for FOUR, and $1,000 for your visit expenses!

The Military Aviation Museum (MAM) in Virginia Beach, VA has one of the largest collections of historic military aircraft in the world. It is also the largest flying collection on display in an individual location. To experience these airplanes just as […]

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5 07, 2024

First Flight Society and Wright Brothers National Memorial Celebrate National Aviation Day Together on August 19th.

The First Flight Society announced a joint celebration of National Aviation Day with Wright Brothers National Memorial. This year is the 85thanniversary of National Aviation Day. The mornings activities will take place at Dare County Regional airport with afternoon and evening activities at the WBNM park. The day will be capped off with a free outdoor movie. Admission is free at the airport and the park that day. The event will run from 10:00AM until 10:00 PM and is aimed at all ages. The mission of the celebration is to provide a fun and educational experience promoting, honoring, and celebrating the accomplishments of the Wright Brothers and helping educate the world about aviation.

The morning activities will consist of Airplane Displays, Exhibitors, and Food Trucks. The afternoon’s highlights will include guest speakers as well as Ranger talks inside the Visitor Center and around the park. […]

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16 04, 2024

Charles McGee Selected as 2024 Paul E Garber Shrine Honoree.

Charles McGee Selected as 2024 Paul E Garber Shrine Honoree.

By: First Flight Society, Inc 

KITTY HAWK, N.C. – April 16, 2024 – The First Flight Society announced today that Brigadier General Charles McGee has been named the 2024 Honoree to be inducted into the Dr. Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine located in the Museum and Visitors Center at the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA.

This honor is selected annually by a high-level panel appointed by the First Flight Society, from among numerous nominations submitted from around the world as well as compiled lists of qualified candidates. The induction ceremony will be held on Wright Brothers Day, December 17, 2024, with a celebration banquet held on December 16, 2024, in Kitty Hawk. A portrait of McGee will be unveiled and presented at the ceremony on December 17th, 2024, celebrating the 121st […]

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3 03, 2024

March Membership Drive

*2024 Membership Drive!*

How would you like to win a 120th Anniversary Silver Coin?

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Starting immediately and ending April 6th, the member gaining the most new membership points receives a 120th Anniversary Silver Coin and the runner-up receives the Brass proof version.

The winner wil be recognized at the April 13th Wilbur Wright Day Luncheon.

Scoring will be:

  • 10 points for a 3-year Life member
  • 10 points for a 3-year Life member

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