Call for Nominations for the 2026 Paul E Garber First Flight Shrine
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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 […]
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, […]
First Flight Society Announces 2024 Class of Honorary Members
First 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 […]
Win a Unique VIP Military Aviation Museum Experience!
ENTER TODAY for your chance to win this unique VIP Tour, Dinner and Stearman Ride at the Military Aviation Museum PLUS $1,000! WIN a UNIQUE Personal Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the facilities with the Museum Director, a FLIGHT for one of you in their Original, 1941 Stearman PT-17 Trainer that has been restored to flight! Enjoy […]
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 […]
Last Days to Enter our Stallion 51 WWII Flight Experience!
Closing time is 11:59PM EST on Sunday, December 10th, 2023! Use Promo Code: LASTDAYS for 30% more tickets!
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 […]
Call For Nominations
Call for Nominations for the 2024 Paul E Garber First Flight Shrine. Honorees for the Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine are selected annually by a National Advisory Committee from a list of nominees submitted to the First Flight Society and public that is passed to the Committee for consideration. The committee accepts a letter […]