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First Flight Centennial
Celebration
 
Below,
you'll find information about the First Flight Centennial Celebration,
December 12 to 17, 2003 at Wright Brothers National Memorial.
For
information on other centennial events, click
here!
Excitement is building in anticipation
of the 100th anniversary of powered flight, at the site where
the Wright brothers first flew.
We
are planning
several days of celebration, from Friday, December 12 through Wednesday,
December 17, 2003, involving numerous aviation organizations
and interests.
We expect to host visitors from around the world, along with members of
the national and international media, so that all can experience the
Celebration.
First
Flight Centennial Celebration Schedule
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December 12
IGNITING THE IMAGINATION |
This day is designed to inspire the
next generation of aviators by engaging children of all ages in
the power of flight. Highlights include interacting with NASA;
interviews with the Wright Family children; Candy Bomber
demonstrations; a chance to soar with the EAA Young Eagles; and
performance by Raleigh BoyChoir. The only non-ticketed day.
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December 13-14
REMEMBER THE PAST,
IMAGINE THE FUTURE |
This two-day festival will
celebrate aviation's impact over the last century. Features
include appearances by historic aviators; exhibits; aircraft demonstrations;
100-person jump team; skywriting competition;
wing-walker team; and The Temptations on the Main Stage at 1
p.m. on Sunday.
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December 15
PROTECTING
THE HOME OF THE BRAVE |
Celebrating the impact of aviation
in the military, this day is designed to honor those men and
women who developed and flew military aircraft through the
years. Highlights include military aircraft dating back to World
War I, participation from the U.S. military stationed around
the world, and Aaron Tippin on the Main Stage at
1 p.m. Monday).
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December 16
IN HISTORY'S FOOTSTEPS, CELEBRATING 100 AVIATION PIONEERS |
The North Carolina Centennial
Commission will hold a ceremony to honor 100 aviation heroes, as
selected by the commission. In addition, the historic
contributions of these individuals will be examined through film
and exhibits. Ray Charles at 1:00 pm on the Main Stage. |
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December 17
12 SECONDS
THAT CHANGED
THE WORLD |
The celebration will culminate with EAA's re-creation of the single-most significant moment of
the last century - the Wright brother's first heavier-than-air
powered flight which took off at precisely 10:35 a.m. and lasted
12 seconds, traveling 120 feet. Dignitaries, celebrities and
aviation legends will be on-hand to celebrate and commemorate
this occasion. Highlights include a 100- Plane Flyby (spaced throughout the day),
Millionth EAA Young Eagle flight with retired
Brigadier General Chuck Yeager; Second show starts at 2 p.m. |
For
reserved seating and hospitality (including complimentary general
admission tickets for two) at the Celebration, you may wish
to join the Centennial Circle.
Members and Benefactors are participants in the First Flight Centennial
through their support, and will be honored guests at the
Celebration.
General
Admission Tickets are available online
or by calling 1-800-973-7327. From outside the United States, call
301-722-1257. Individual one-day tickets will be $10 per day, or a five-day
package for $25. Children under 12 are free. Senior citizens and
disabled individuals may purchase a daily ticket for $5 each, or a
five-day package for $20. Tickets will be mailed in late summer. Check out the frequently
asked questions or sign
up for the e-newsletter to keep up to date!
A
comprehensive ground transportation plan, including shuttle service
routes for visitors during the Celebration, will be published in early
fall.
For
travel, accommodations and visitor information contact Outer Banks Visitor Bureau
or call 1-877-298-4373.
Pilots:
check out Dare
County Regional Airport, or the Elizabeth City Regional
Airport. If you plan to fly in to the Celebration in December 2003, please make your aircraft
parking reservation as soon as possible.
Calling
all volunteers! Learn about volunteering, and get your Volunteer
Application.
For
the North Carolina First Flight Centennial Event Calendar, visit NC
Travel and Tourism.
For the national event
roster, visit the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission's comprehensive
calendar. A wonderful resource to browse, and organizers may
submit events for publication.
Why
wait? Click here for information on other centennial events!
Stay tuned for updated
information as additional plans and activities are confirmed.
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