When the Wright brothers finally succeeded in getting their flyer airborne, many didn’t believe they had really done it.

They were the first to demonstrate sustained flight of a heavier-than-air machine under complete control of the pilot. December 17 is nationally recognized as Wright Brothers Day. The brothers ...

While the Wright brothers are widely recognized as the fathers of flight, Brazilians believe the true inventor of the airplane was one of their own.

The Dayton-made Wright Flyer III now just needs governor approval to become the official state airplane of Ohio, following ...

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For one thing, the Wright Brothers were publicity shy and fiercely ... less than three months after the first flight at Kitty Hawk. Root didn't witness that groundbreaking launch, but the ...

Pearson Field is recognized as one of the oldest operating airfields in the country and received national recognition in 2012 ...

The Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age explores who Wilbur and Orville Wright were, what they achieved and how they did it, and how the world first reacted to their ... Wright 1903 ...

The Ohio Historical Markers identify, commemorate and honor the important people, places and events that have contributed to the state's rich history.

After several years of experimentation, the first flight was born in Kill Devil ... their restored hangar and home as well as the Wright Brothers Visitor Center, which houses exhibits detailing ...