First Flight Centennial Newsletter

GUESTS MAKE CELEBRATION SPECIAL
	The December 13 and 14 weekend was beautiful, highlighted by air show performers, musical entertainment and special parachute demonstrations like the one pictured at right.
The First Flight Centennial Pavilion, created through a public-private partnership with official sponsors and donors, provided the warmest place during the Celebration -- and great exhibits and programming like the new exhibit shown here from the Wright Experience.
	It's a tough climb up Big Kill Devil Hill, but the view and the ability to see the Wright Monument up close are worth it! For more photos from the Celebration, visit the web site. Additional photos will be posted in early January.
Despite lack of wind and the moisture affecting the engine, the Flyer reproduction did lift off the rail on December 17! To see the successful test flights, click on this link to The Wright Experience web site. You'll need Quicktime (free download).

SHOP ON LINE STORE FOR OFFICIAL COMMEMORATIVES Like Being There, But Without the Rain! Note the Rifle Raffle Drawing is January 17, 2004
	The on line store is offering great commemoratives, including the official t-shirt offered on site during the Celebration. There are many more gifts and keepsakes available -- go to the on line store and browse for your favorites!

Produced to honor the genius and unrelenting spirit of adventure shown by the Wright brothers 100 years ago, this limited edition commemorative rifle is a fully-functioning Winchester 94 chambered in .45 Colt, intricately engraved and decorated with jeweler's grade nickel-silver and 24-karat gold. Along with the Artist's proof, only 100 individually numbered rifles (1903 - 2003) will be produced to insure the integrity of this special series.

Don't miss your chance to win the Artist's Proof. Raffle tickets are $50 each, and are available through the on line store. Proceeds benefit First Flight Centennial Foundation.