Category Archive for: ‘Announcements’
August Aviation History Notes
August 8, 1908-Wilbur Wright makes his first test flight in Europe at Champs d’Auvours, France. August 29, 1909-Glenn Curtiss winds speed tests in Rheims, France. August 1, 1911-Harriet Quimby is the first American woman to receive a U.S. Federation Aeronautique pilot’s license. Augusts 26, 1914-Igor Sikorsky flies the first four-engine aircraft, the Grand. August 21, 1922-Lawrence Sperry drops landing gear …
Read MoreJuly Aviation Notables!
July 2, 1900-First Flight of the Zeppelin rigid airship. July 4, 1908-Glenn Curtiss flies the June Bug more than a mile. July 25, 1909-Louis Bleriot crosses the English Channel in his Bleriot. July 14-15,1919-The Vickers Vimy flies non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. July 15-22, 1933-Wiley Post flies his Lockheed Vega, Winnie Mae, solo around the world. July 28, 1935-The B-17 …
Read MoreJune Aviation Historical Notes
June 13, 1910 Charles K. Hamilton flies the Curtiss Reims Racer from New York to Philadelphia. June 15, 1921 Bessie Coleman is the first African-American woman to receive a Federation Aeronautic Internationale pilot license. June 17, 1928 Amelia Earhart is the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. June 12, 1934 Air Mail Act is signed by President Franklin …
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David McCullough OBX Book Signing
Two time Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough will read from his new book (released May 2015) The Wright Brothers. McCullough will also sign books, and books will be available for sale. Sunday May 24, 3:00 p.m. First Flight High School, Veterans Drive Kill Devil Hills NC 27948 Talk and Reading 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Book Signing 4:00 p.m. to …
Read MoreWright Brothers Mini-Series
We are pleased that American film icon and friend of American History, Tom Hanks is working with HBO to produce a mini-series based on The Wright Brothers, the latest classic in the making by two time Pulitzer winner, David McCullough.
Read MoreApril Aviation Highlights
April 6, 1912 Harriet Quimby is the first woman to fly across the English Channel. April 39, 1917 Pacific Aero Products changes its name to Boeing Aircraft Co. President-William E. Boeing April 20, 1930 Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh set a transcontinental speed record from Los Angeles to New York in 14 hours, 45 minutes. April 8, 1931 Amelia Earhart …
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Foundation Continues Monument Care
Foundation President, Will Plentl joins NPS Deputy Superintendent Mark Dowdle announcing a $12,500 donation of maintenance services for continued care and cleaning of the Pylon of the Wright Brothers National Memorial, affectionately referred to as “The Monument”.
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