by Karen Warlitner | Sep 20, 2016 | Announcements
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.
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 | 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 | 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...
by Karen Warlitner | Sep 1, 2015 | Announcements
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...
