Tag Archives: first flight

Will the ‘real’ First Flight Photo please stand up?

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Lisa Rickey

You’re probably already familiar with the following photograph… Arguably one of the most famous photographs in the world, the above photo is widely recognizable as “the” First Flight photograph. Its silhouette has even become the logo of Wright State University … Continue reading →

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Orville Wright

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Bill McIntire

Dayton’s most famous sons are undoubtedly the Wright Brothers; Orville and Wilbur. The two brothers are credited with inventing and building the world’s first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight. This December marks … Continue reading →

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“a flight very modest compared with that of birds”

Posted on December 17, 2011 by lynda

December 17, 1903. At 10:35 a.m., Orville Wright takes off into a 27 mph wind. The distance covered was 120 feet, and the time aloft was 12 seconds. Wilbur can be seen at right. The picture was taken with Orville’s … Continue reading →

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