First Flight Society News & Events
The First Flight Society is proud of its 75-year record of honoring and promoting flight, and one of the most important ways we do that is to invite others to participate in events and activities. For example, October 1902 marked the Wright brothers' successful experiments on the Outer Banks (at Jockey's Ridge in Nags Head) where they perfected their glider's control system. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of that event, the First Flight Society supported a re-creation in which glider pilots from across the globe participated. It was just one of many activities the Society supports or organizes.
Upcoming Events
2010
» Apr. 16 Celebrate Wilbur Wright...
We will be celebrating Wilbur Wright's birthday with a large birthday cake on April 16th at the Wright Brothers Monument in Kill Devil Hills. Additionally, members and guests will have a Founder's Day/Birthday luncheon at Pamlico Jack's restaurant in Nags Head. Mark your calendars, members - more information is on the way.
» Aug. 19 Orville Wright...
Orville Wright's birthday is cause for celebration and of course, it is also National Aviation Day. Come visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial park. Admission is free for the day. There will be birthday cake and events for children and adults.
» Dec. 17 107th Anniversary of First Flight Annual Program...
SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 17TH: 107th ANNIVERSARY OF POWERED FLIGHT
Wright Brothers National Memorial - Thursday, December 17, 2009
First Flight Boulder 8:30 a.m. - Placing of the Wreaths Darrell Collins, Historian, Wright Brothers National Memorial And Descendants of Witnesses
Pavilion 8:45 a.m. - Band Concert, Northeastern High School Band, Elizabeth City, NC (Dr. Wayne James, Director)
Presentation of Colors Northeastern High School Junior Air Force ROTC Elizabeth City, NC SMSgt Tom Albanese
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Invocation
OFFICIAL WELCOME Superintendent Mike Murray -- Outer Banks Group, National Park Service Chairman Warren Judge, Dare County Board of Commissioners Mayor Raymond Sturza, Town of Kill Devil Hills
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TBA
The Wright Brothers Story - Darrell Collins, Historian Wright Brothers National Memorial
GUEST SPEAKER TBA
Tribute to Honoree and Induction into the Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine
Fly Over Tribute to Wright Brothers Wright Brothers National Memorial 10:35 a.m.
LUNCHEON AND ANNUAL MEETING Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk, NC 12:30 p.m.
2011
» Apr. 16 Celebrate Wilbur Wright's Birthday...
The annual celebration of Wilbur Wright's birthday at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Entrance to the Park is free in celebration.
All events subject to change.
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Links
Business Sponsors
American Bonanza Society: http://www.bonanza.org/
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar: http://www.awfularthursobx.com
Black Pelican Oceanfront Cafe: http://www.blackpelican.com
Coastal Impressions: http://www.coastalimpressions.com/
Colony IV By the Sea Oceanfront Hotel: http://www.motelbythesea.com
Currituck Airport: http://www.co.currituck.nc.us/
Dominion North Carolina Power: http://dom.com
George Preddy Memorial Foundation: http://www.preddy-foundation.org
Hutchins, Allen & Co., P.A.: http://www.obxcpa.com/
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce: http://www.outerbankschamber.com
Outer Banks Internet, Inc.: http://www.outerbanksinternet.com
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau: http://www.outerbanks.org
RBC Centura: http://www.rbccentura.com/
Roanoke Island Festival Park: http://www.roanokeisland.com
Town of Kill Devil Hills: http://www.kdhnc.com
Town of Kitty Hawk: http://www.townofkittyhawk.org
Town of Nags Head: http://www.townofnagshead.net
Virginia Aviation History Society: http://www.vaaf.org/
Patrons
B D & A: http://www.bdahomes.com
Brindley Beach Vacation & Sales: http://www.brindleybeach.com
Emanuelson & Dad, Inc.:
First Flight Foundation: http://firstflightcentennial.org
First Flight Retreat, LLC: http://firstflightretreat.com
JBS Contracting/Granville Farms, Inc:
Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern: http://www.kellysrestaurant.com
Kitty Hawk Kites: http://www.kittyhawk.com
Outer Banks Realty:
Pepsi Bottling Ventures: www.pepsico.com
Sandbox Properties, LLC:
Vandeventer & Black, LLP: http://www.vanblk.com
School-based programs
The Wright Flight program: http://www.wrightflight.org
Wright brothers, other pioneers of flight, and general aviation information
Dare County Airport: http:// www.fly2mqi.com
Dayton, Ohio: http:// www.inventingflight.org
Fayetteville, NC, Festival of Flight: http://www.festivalofflight.org
First Flight Centennial Commission: http://www.firstflightnc.com
First Flight Centennial Foundation: http:// www.firstflightcentennial.org
National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/wrbr
North Carolina Tourism: http://www.visitnc.com
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau: http://www.outerbanks.org
The Wright Experience: http://www.wrightexperience.com
Wright Brothers: http://www.first-to-fly.com
Wright Brothers Nat"l Memorial: http://www.nps.gov/wrbr