Announcements & Videos
113th Commemoration of the First Flight
113th Commemoration of the First Flight by Wilbur and Orville Wright Wright Brothers National Memorial December 17, 2016 9:00 am Free Admission to WBNM Also Celebrating The Centennial of the National Park Service and The Centennial of United States Coast Guard...
Air Safety-Bird/Wildlife Strikes
Bird Strikes The economic loss from wildlife strike over a 23-year period, 1990-2012, totaled $696 million in the US for civil aviation. This estimate is not adjusted for inflation, reported strikes without costs reported, and non-reported strikes. FAQ's When was the...
Wright Exhibit Debuts Dec. 17th at NC Museum of History
The North Carolina Museum of History will debut a new exhibit in its permanent North Carolina exhibit Dec. 17, 2016. The exhibit will be located under the museum's 1903 Wright Flyer reproduction. The backdrop sets the theme of life in Kitty Hawk when the Wrights were...
NPS names McCullough Honor
The National Park Service has awarded its highest civilian honor, Honorary Park Ranger, to David McCullough. The award is bestowed for exceptional contributions. McCullough is a two time Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner. McCullough's most recent book,...
David McCullough will receive the National Aviation Hall of Fame Combs-Gates Award for the award winning book, The Wright Brothers. We are thrilled that the legacy of Wilbur and Orville Wright continues to soar and inspire.
Photo Celebration National Aviation Day WBNM 2016
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2016 National Aviation Day at WBNM
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. All-Day...
AOPA 2016 Beaufort, NC Fly-In
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Lost Wright Patent Documents Found
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...
AOPA Fly-Ins 2016
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 Oct....
January Aviation Milestone
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 first mass...
December Aviation History
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 at...
September Aviation Notes
September 25, 1903 The Wright brothers arrive in kitty Hawk, NC, to prepare for their historic flight. September 15, 1904 Orville Wright makes the first turn with an airplane. Wilbur makes the first circle five days later. September 23, 1911 The first air mail...
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...
July 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....
June 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...
2015 USAF Academy Graduation
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CBS Sunday Morning (video), The Wright Brothers
Five Wright Facts to Know (video) by David McCullough
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...