Tag Archives: Wright Brothers Day

Join us at Wright Brothers Day on October 5!

Join us in the Student Union Atrium on Thursday, October 5, from 11:00-2:00 for the Wright State’s annual celebration of Wright Brothers Day. We will have an exhibit and trivia about the Wright Brothers. We’ll also have treats and giveaways! … Continue reading

Posted in SC&A | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Celebrating the First Flight: The Early Years

The five year anniversary of the First Flight was a quiet affair for the Wright family. In December 1908, Wilbur was flying in France, while Orville was at home in Dayton recuperating from injuries sustained in September airplane accident at … Continue reading

Posted in SC&A | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Celebrating the First Flight: The Early Years

“Success…”

On Monday, December 14, 1903, Wilbur Wright made an unsuccessful attempt to fly the power-driven, heavier-than-air machine that he and his brother Orville had developed. After 3.5 seconds in the air, the engine stalled, but luckily Wilbur and the machine … Continue reading

Posted in Aviation, Collections, Wright Brothers | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on “Success…”