The original 1903 Wright Flyer [Credit: Library of Congress]
Key Takeaways:
National Aviation Day, established in 1939 and celebrated annually on August 19th (Orville Wright's birthday), commemorates the remarkable advancements in aviation since the Wright brothers' first flight in 1903.
The article suggests various ways to celebrate, including visiting local airports or aviation museums, taking a discovery flight, or watching family-friendly aviation-themed movies.
Other ways to observe the day involve supporting aviation-related STEM programs in schools to inspire future generations, engaging on social media with #NationalAviationDay, or simply appreciating the impact of flight.
It’s National Aviation Day, so do your part and celebrate!
National Aviation Day was established in 1939 through a proclamation from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The proclamation was codified (USC 36:I:A:1:118), and it allows the sitting U.S. president to recognize August 19 as National Aviation Day each year, if so desired.
CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT
Sign up to keep reading
Create a free account to continue. Already a member? Sign in below.
Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
![The original 1903 Wright Flyer [Credit: Library of Congress]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1903-Wright-Flyer-front-view-Library-of-Congress-e1702502725891.jpg)
