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National Aviation Day – August 19, 2017

Be sure to join us for a very exciting day on August 19, 2017 at the Wright Brothers National Memorial Park!  The First Flight Society will be celebrating National Aviation Day.  In addition we will commemorate Orville Wright’s 146th Birthday, and the 75th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol. There will be activities for young and old.  Local military and aviation organizations will be represented, but you don’t want to miss the highlight of the day when U.S. Coast Guard aircraft and WWII T-6 Trainers provide a ceremonial FLYOVER.  Come out and enjoy all the Wright Brothers National Memorial has to offer as we honor the Wright Brothers and the Aviation community on National Aviation Day.  Hours 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

Memories from 2014 Aviation Day

Donate to First Flight Society by Shopping Amazon’s Prime Day!

Amazon’s Prime Day is here! Deals started at 9:00 pm ET last night, July 10 and runs through July 11. Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Remind your supporters to shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to First Flight Society Incorporated.

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William “Bill” Whiteheart — Awarded Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award!

First Flight Society, Inc. Lifetime Member, William H. Whiteheart has received THE WRIGHT BROTHERS “MASTER PILOT” AWARD.  The prestigious Master Pilot award is awarded by the FAA to only the most experienced and able pilots  who embody the Wright Brothers’ spirit of dedication.  Bill is highly regarded by both the First Flight Society and the aviation community for his contributions as a pilot and as a community leader.  Congratulations, Bill! Thanks for all you do and keep “dancing with the clouds” (G.C. Stokor)!

Wilbur and Orville Visit First Flight Elementary.

Tuesday, April 18th, actors portraying Wilbur and Orville dropped by fourth grade classes at First Flight ElementarySchool. The visit was to recognize Wilbur Wright’s 150th birthday on April 16th. A representative from the National Park Service at Wright Brothers Memorial Park joined Wilbur and Orville to explain the NPS Kids in the Park program. Open to all fourth graders nationwide, get program information at https://www.nps.gov/kids/index.cfm

 

Happy Birthday Wilbur Wright!

‘The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who … looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space … on the infinite highway of the air.”
—Wilbur Wright

Today is Wilbur Wright’s 150th birthday. Wilbur was born on April 16, 1867 near Millville, Indiana. Wilbur was an inventor and his nickname was “Father of Modern Aviation”. Wilbur’s brother Orville was his playmate, co-inventor and business partner throughout his life. Wilbur and Orville lived in Dayton, Ohio most of their lives, but their most famous feat took place at Kill Devil Hill in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The Wright Brothers had their first successful airplane flight on December 17, 1903. Their Wright Flyer was the first powered, heavier-than-air machine to achieve controlled, sustained manned flight.

Happy Birthday Wilbur!

Wilbur’s Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WILBUR! Fourth Graders at First Flight Elementary will be surprised to see Orville and Wilbur Wright drop by the classrooms on Tuesday, April 18 to recognize Wilbur Wright’s 150th birthday (April 16)! Representatives of the National Park Service from the Wright Brothers Memorial Park will accompany the Orville & Wilbur to explain the NPS Kids in Parks program. Open to all fourth graders, nationwide Get program information at: https://www.nps.gov/kids/index.cfm

Support FFS with your regular Amazon purchases.

The First Flight Society is now a partner with Amazon through their Smile program. The difference between Amazon and Amazon Smile is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com”). The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers. On your first visit to AmazonSmile you are prompted to select a charitable organization from our list of eligible organizations. You can change your selection at any time. 

To reach the First Flight Society page use this link:

FFS Amazon Smile

Come Celebrate Wilbur Wright’s Birthday With Us!

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Fast Forward – December 16-17, 2016 – the 113th Anniversary of Powered Flight

 December 16-17, 2016 – the 113th Anniversary of Powered Flight

The First Flight Society will host the 113th Celebration of Powered Flight at Wright Brothers National Memorial on December 17, 2016.  The theme this year will recognize and honor the 100th Anniversary of  the United States Coast Guard Aviation.  Two great pioneers in aviation history and proud Coast Guardsmen, Captain Frank Erickson and Commander Stewart Graham, will be inducted into the Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine.  ADM Paul F. Zukunft, Commandant, United States Coast Guard, will be the keynote speaker for the Commemorative Ceremonies.  We will have bands, flags, our Coast Guard heroes and much more– Mark your calendars!  Don’t miss this opportunity to pay tribute to a branch of our military that have been an integral part of our local history!

First Flight Society Members are invited to “THE  NIGHT BEFORE” reception and banquet will be held on  December 16th honoring all special guests, sponsors, and First Flight Society members who serve or have served in the United States Coast Guard.

The Annual membership meeting will be held immediately following the program, and all members are invited to attend a celebration luncheon at 12:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn.

For information please call our office 252-441-1903 or email us at [email protected]

Join the First Flight Society and help us promote the history and future of powered flight!
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