- Call for Nominations for the 2026 Paul E Garber First Flight ShrineCall for Nominations for the 2026 Paul E Garber First Flight Shrine
- Introducing the 2025 First Flight Society Board of Directors
The First Flight Society announces its Board of Directors for 2025. Paul Wright Jameson was elected as President, succeeding Mike Fonseca. Paul is a great great nephew of Wilbur and Orville Wright. The rest of the Executive Committee was appointed as follows: Vice President-K. Lynn TadlockEducation Committee Chair-Judith FearingEvent Committee Chair-Paul CarrFinance Committee Chair-Erica PaynterGovernance… Read more: Introducing the 2025 First Flight Society Board of Directors - Join us for our Annual Luncheon on December 17th at 12:00 Noon
- Today’s the Day: Giving Tuesday!Hello It’s go time! TODAY is #GivingTuesday, and First Flight Society has set a goal to raise $5000 in just 24 hours. Those funds will allow us to fulfill our mission to tell the story of the Wright Brothers through community events, education, and the commemoration of the world’s very first powered flight, in Kitty Hawk,… Read more: Today’s the Day: Giving Tuesday!
- First Flight Society Announces 2024 Class of Honorary MembersFirst Flight Society Announces 2024 Class of Honorary Members KITTY HAWK, N.C. – Nov. 19, 2024 – The First Flight Society announces two new Honorary Lifetime Members: Dr Peggy Chabrian, the founder of Women in Aviation International and aerobatic national champion Michael Goulian. Dr. Chabrian is the founder of Women in Aviation International and was… Read more: First Flight Society Announces 2024 Class of Honorary Members
Wright Brothers Day is Celebrated Every December 17th.
We want to thank everyone for joining us on December 17th, 2024 for Wright Brothers Day!
Photos from the 121st Anniversary Celebration
Our Next Celebration Will Be December 17th, 2025!
2024 Class of Honorary Members
Dr Peggy Chabrian and Michael Goulian
Our 2025 Events
Wilbur Wright Day April 16th
National Aviation Day August 19th
Wright Brothers Day December 17th
Also be on the lookout for our Aviation Art Contest and This Years Sweepstakes!
“They had a Dream and the Courage to Pursue it…”
Sean D Tucker-FFS Honorary Member
“Come Celebrate the 12 Seconds that Changed the World”
Wright Brothers Day is celebrated on December 17th. The First Flight Society Wright Brothers Day Celebration is normally held at Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC. The event runs from 9AM-5PM and admission is free.
Can we count on you?
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2025 Wright Brothers Day Celebration. The event will be held on Wednesday December 17th, 2025 at Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC.
The FFS plans an annual celebration at the Wright Brothers National Memorial on December 17th mandated by their bylaws to memorialize the work of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk, NC.
Organizations from the aviation community and area businesses sponsor and underwrite many First Flight Society activities and programs throughout the year, especially the December 17th anniversary celebration.
This event attracts 100s of people during the offseason to the historic Outer Banks of North Carolina.
We cannot help others experience this important story without you. Your support keeps the inspiration, adventure and exploring spirit alive for the next generation of aviation pioneers
Available sponsorship levels range from $1,000 to the $10,000 level. Sponsor packages are based on the sponsor level. Sponsors are featured in our emails, press releases, advertising and on the First Flight Society, National Aviation Day, and Wright Brothers Day event websites.
Contact Mike Fonseca today for more information on sponsorships at (252) 441-1903 or [email protected]
Our Sponsors
We would like to Thank and Highlight our 2024-25 Sponsors:
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
Here is more information if you would like to become a Sponsor, too
Wright Brothers Day is brought to you by the First Flight Society.