Happy Wright Bros. Day!

[rottydaddy]

Today marks the 105th anniversary of the first successful flight of the Wright Flyer... we are encouraged by presidential proclamation "to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities."

Don't think I'll get to fly today, but here's an activity: who can tell me who the only non-human witness (other than seagulls) was on that historic occasion (species and name)?

 

[Teller1900]

I'd assume a dog?

 

[Pilawt]

Download the free mp3 song December 1903 by Livingston Taylor and enjoy the day.

Go flying if you can. (Wish I could -- but it's snowing here today).

 

[Bob Bement]

Thank you Orville and Wilbur for your perseverance, patience,purpose,and the Pride you took in your task. Because of you I can fly. I will be indebted to you for ever...... Bob

 

[rottydaddy]

I'd assume a dog?

Correct!

 

[Pilawt]

I'd assume a dog?

When asked by a reporter to describe the historic landing, he said, "Ruff!"

 

[tonycondon]

yippee, ive already flown twice today, have two more flights scheduled.

Also just so happens to be the 5th anniversary of me getting my initial CFI, and i signed off a private pilot candidate this morning!

 

[Bob Bement]

I hope it was an AIRDALE dog.:smile:

 

[rottydaddy]

When asked by a reporter to describe the historic landing, he said, "Ruff!"

Supposedly he did run away when they first started that little engine... but he came back.

 

[alaskaflyer]

On this day five years ago I was event staff at FFA during the centennial celebration week there. Once in a lifetime experience.

 

[bullwinkle]

Who are the Wright Brothers?!?

 

[Bob Bement]

When I visited the memorial about 10 years ago or so. I had a great feeling of pride and awe as I walked down that path that runs adjacent to their flight path. As a Pilot and remembering their contribution to flight I was filled with a warm fuzzy feeling. Picture taken from the top of the hill at FFA.

Bob

 

[Dave Krall CFII]

Amen.

 

[L10MAN]

Another angle of the first runway.
Ron

 

[OH Flier]

It must have been a magical day. First flight!