On August 26, 2000, I had the chance to fly on the Wright B. Flyer. My parents, as a birthday gift, had given me a membership to the Wright B. Flyer Historical Society. One of the benefits of this was an 'orientation flight' on the 'B.' I wish the technology that exists today was there on that day so that I could have recorded my flight. This video captures much of what I remember:
The tiny airport has a hangar museum dedicated to the Wright's. It chronicled the process of building the Wright B. Flyer replica.
I love this image my wife captured. I talk when I'm nervous. I didn't stop talking for most of the flight. The pilot told me when we landed that he hadn't had a passenger who knew more about the Wrights. I think that was a compliment!
I couldn't have been more proud than I was that day. As the pilot handed me my certificate, I felt a kinship with all the men and women who have taken to the skies.
I plan to fly again on the Wright B. This time I'll have my Go Pro mounted to the wing!
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