Orville and Wilbur Wright, better known as the Wright brothers, were two prominent pioneers of aviation. Though they made their first flight just south of Kitty Hawk, NC, their work began years before that and hundreds of miles to the northwest, right here in Dayton, OH. Anyone who’s taken flying lessons or has a surface […]
When you hear the term “thunderbird,” your mind likely jumps to the luxury car made by the Ford Motor Company in the 1950’s, which the Beach Boys sang about. Or maybe you think about aviation, and the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, which are a demonstration squadron who perform air shows in a similar vein […]
If you’re interested in aviation or looking at going into flight school someday, you would probably also be interested in delving more into the history of aviation and the people who became pioneers of the field. We’ve collected a few of the most recognizable heroes of aviation for you to learn more and get a […]
Whether you’ve been flying for a while or you’re just learning, there is almost always a new experience or view to be had. In fact, many aviation aficionados have entire lists of flights they want to take in the future. If you’re longing for a new adventure, read on—these bucket list flights for aviation geeks […]
In 1903, the Wright brothers successfully completed the first powered, controlled and sustained airplane flight, cementing their place in history as the inventors of modern aviation. These two men from Dayton, OH started a cavalcade of breakthroughs in aviation. Since that fateful flight, there have been numerous advancements in airplanes in Dayton, OH and around […]