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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, […]

This Wright Brothers Day Is The 121st Anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ First Flight

Wright Brothers Day: December 17, 2024 – 121st Anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ First Powered Flight This year’s event will honor General Charles McGee, famous Tuskegee Airman. General McGee was also a nHonorary Lifetime Member of the First Flight Society.  The festivities will feature speakers from the National Park Service as well as a flyover, […]

March Membership Drive

*2024 Membership Drive!* How would you like to win a 120th Anniversary Silver Coin? Starting immediately and ending April 6th, the member gaining the most new membership points receives a 120th Anniversary Silver Coin and the runner-up receives the Brass proof version. The winner wil be recognized at the April 13th Wilbur Wright Day Luncheon. […]

Introducing The 2024 First Flight Society Board

The First Flight Society announces its Board of Directors for 2024. Most of the directors are from North Carolina. The newly elected Executive Committee consists of: President-Mike Fonseca Vice President-Paul Wright Jameson Finance Committee Chair- Erica Paynter Marketing/Membership Committee Chair-William “Bill” Douglas Education Committee Chair-Judith Fearing The rest of the 2024 board consists of: Paul […]

Today is Giving Tuesday

Today is GivingTuesday 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 […]