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The 99th Anniversary of Flight
Mark your calendar for this December's kick-off
to the yearlong First Flight Centennial Celebration in North Carolina and
across the country during 2003. Activities at Wright Brothers
National Memorial include a 99-plane fly-by, appearances by historic aircraft,
ceremonies to honor aviation pioneers, gatherings and special receptions. We hope you will join us for
this year's activities, which take place from Sunday, December 15 to Tuesday, December 17 at Wright
Brothers National Memorial and surrounding communities. Browse through more
information, including the North Carolina First Flight
Centennial calendar, by checking out First
Flight Centennial Events. |
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New Pilot Facility
sponsored by AOPA
Using what one observer
called "the biggest shovel I've ever seen",
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association president Phil
Boyer broke ground earlier this month for a new Pilot
Facility. The new facility is part of a capital
improvement plan for Wright Brothers National Memorial
that will create a legacy for the Celebration. The Pilot Facility
will provide shelter, restrooms and flight planning
information for the thousands of general aviation
pilots and passengers who visit the site each year. AOPA's
investment in site improvements, along with those of
other donors, will count in securing matching funds
through the Foundation's U.S. Mint Commemorative Coin
Program. |
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Proudly Fly the Official Flag
of First Flight Centennial!
A great way to show your
support! Three flag designs have been produced by Islander
Flags, of Kitty Hawk, and are now available. A perfect emblem for
home, school, office and more. When you see the First
Flight Centennial® image, you know that a portion of proceeds from
the sale of these
officially-licensed items benefits the
charitable objectives of the Foundation, including improvements
to
Wright Brothers National Memorial and celebration funding.
For more information or to order,
contact Emily Brown at
800-253-3524 or via e-mail.
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Rival Aircraft from
"First Flight" Race
Come Face to Face After 100 Years
Nearly a century after the world watched
Samuel Pierpont Langley and the Wright brothers compete
to achieve the first flight, a replica 1903 Wright Flyer
and the original Langley Aerodrome are on display
together for the first time in history at the Virginia
Air and Space Center in Hampton, VA. The full-scale
replica of the Wright brothers first flight aircraft was
created by Arizona Model Aircrafters of Scottsdale, AZ.
Arizona Models is a licensee of the First Flight
Centennial Foundation, and is producing the Official
First Flight Centennial®
Model Aircraft in various
scales, including the Wright Toy. Perfect for display in
museum or corporate settings, for more information visit
the website. |
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ISSUE
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