by Karen Warlitner | Aug 18, 2016 | Announcements
August 19th is National Aviation Day. This day, is also Orville Wright’s birthday! Celebrate National Aviation Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial. Free admission at WBNM. 2016 is the centennial for the National Park Service and US Coast Guard Aviation....
by Karen Warlitner | Apr 8, 2016 | Announcements
We are “sky high” to report the missing/lost patent documents of the Wright Flying Machine have been found and will return to public display. Patent Found...
by Karen Warlitner | Feb 9, 2016 | Announcements
Always a great time! Fly. Volunteer. Meet/Greet/Mingle. And Don’t Forget the Pancakes! May 21st Michael J Smith Field (KMRH) Beaufort, NC Aug. 20th Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) Bremerton, WA Sept. 17th WK Kellogg Airport (KBTL) Battle Creek, MI...
by Karen Warlitner | Jan 12, 2016 | Announcements
Igor Sikorsky’s Sikorsky R-4 took its first flight January 13, 1942. This American two-place helicopter had a single, three blade main rotor powered by a radial engine. Originally, this was the Vought-Sikorsky VS-300. Once modified, it became the world’s...
by Karen Warlitner | Dec 7, 2015 | Announcements
December marks numerous aviation milestones. December 1892-The Wright brothers open their first bicycle shop. December 8, 1903-Samuel P. Langley’s Aerodrome, piloted by Charles Manley, crashes into the Potomac River. December 17, 1903-The Wright Flyer takes off...
